Yet another tire question

[2RDLX]

Hey all,

Anyone run Continental TK 16/17 on their cycles. Opinions, Experiences?

John

[greg_in_london]

I've been running them for years, even before I put the sidecar on. I always felt that they were good for comfort, tyre life and stability, but there was a trade-off against wet weather grip. Nothing dramatic, but they became remote in the wet and I felt they were close to slipping.

 

That's what you expect when you buy a tyre with harder rubber so it will last longer, though isn't it ? A tyre for mileage and motorways, not back road scratching.

 

The matching tye for the back has become difficult to obtain over here, although Continental still list it on their website.

 

Oh yes, very reasonably priced too. (Although a dealer may try and get a large mark-up)

[AKRefugee]

Yeh, I've got the TK - 17's. Came with the bike when I bought it last year.

Dealer put new rubber on the back, guess they used the cheapest they could find.

Would NEVER buy them with my own money. Don't have full confidence on them in a good

corner. Feels like it almost want to slip out from underneath me. Hasn't done it yet but.

Best way I can explain it is that its like having a cheap pair of gym shoes and a good pair

of gym shoes. When you plant your feet they both stick and hold you but with the good

pair you feel planted where as with the cheap pair it just doesn't feel as secure.

 

Will need to replace these by Mid August and will spend the money for the Avons.