Tyre frightner

**glassfrog** · 07 Jul 08, 03:46 PM

What are the best tyres (road all-rounders) to fit to a 1998 Monster dark 600 pls. As a newbie have just been out in the wet for the first time and horrified at how slippy my bike became even at v.low speed/throttle. Apparently the tyre I have right now are not the greatest. Thanks

**Samarkand** · 07 Jul 08, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by glassfrog

What are the best tyres (road all-rounders) to fit to a 1998 Monster dark 600 pls. As a newbie have just been out in the wet for the first time and horrified at how slippy my bike became even at v.low speed/throttle. Apparently the tyre I have right now are not the greatest. Thanks

What are you using at the moment as a mater of interest? Are they new/worn/knackered?

Cheers

**David.Hicks** · 07 Jul 08, 04:05 PM

I'd recommend Pirelli Diablos if you can get them - these are the control tyre used for DD racing and I have run them quite happily on my 996SPS and on Mrs H's 620 Monster.

Pirelli have recently launched a new tyre to replace them in their range - the Diablo Rosso - so these would be a good choice as well.

Have a look here and do a search in the forum for 'Rosso' if you need more info: Pirelli Diablo Rosso Money Back Voucher Promotion

**glassfrog** · 07 Jul 08, 04:10 PM

will take a look at the diablos, will post again tomorrow once I've checked what exactly I've got on now

**Tiny30** · 07 Jul 08, 04:54 PM

I would recommend Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs there fab!

Great in all weather!

**Paivi** · 07 Jul 08, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiny30

I would recommend Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs there fab!

Great in all weather!

+1 They are, indeed, fab, especially in the wet. The kind of wet we're having in London as I speak, only a canoe will do, though.

**Fastandcorse** · 07 Jul 08, 07:26 PM

Hi glassfrog, nice to hear someone going out in the wet on their duke. Our ducatisti friends are not wrong, and in my opinion the tyres mentioned are all great and I run 2CT's but still manage to spin the rear on cold wet days. You do say you are looking for general purpose in which case I would recommend the Diablo Strada or something with more of a tread pattern and slightly less road/race orientated.

**ducbird** · 07 Jul 08, 08:06 PM

hiya

got the Pirelli Diablos on my SS part scrubbed from DD
No chicken strips

looks rather good...

Feel fine in wet and dry though that maybe cause i dont go
that fast..

**David.Hicks** · 07 Jul 08, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fastandcorse

Hi glassfrog, nice to hear someone going out in the wet on their duke. Our ducatisti friends are not wrong, and in my opinion the tyres mentioned are all great and I run 2CT's but still manage to spin the rear on cold wet days. You do say you are looking for general purpose in which case I would recommend the Diablo Strada or something with more of a tread pattern and slightly less road/race orientated.

Diablo Strada is really more of a Sport Touring tyre than the straight Diablo or Diablo Rosso.

**JerryXt** · 07 Jul 08, 09:28 PM

I use Diablo Corsa 3s on my bikes, bt IMHO the michlin just pip the diabloin the wet. Don't know why, but the bike feels better in monsoon weather on the michelins.

**NedLudd** · 08 Jul 08, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by David.Hicks

I'd recommend Pirelli Diablos if you can get them - these are the control tyre used for DD racing and I have run them quite happily on my 996SPS and on Mrs H's 620 Monster.

Pirelli have recently launched a new tyre to replace them in their range - the Diablo Rosso - so these would be a good choice as well.

Agree on the Diablo.

Though note that the Rosso is at present only available in a handful of (large) sizes, so doesn't really yet replace the stock (multi-size) Diablo.

See for Diablo sizes:

PIRELLIMoto - DIABLO

and for Rosso sizes:

PIRELLIMoto - DIABLO ROSSO

**glassfrog** · 09 Jul 08, 09:27 AM

Thanks all for your help. The tyres on it are 'Maxxis'.. what's slightly worrying is they get in a right old fix as soon as there's any repairs/rut's in the road running in the direction of travel... causes the bike to weave somewhat. Is this unusual?

Nice one y'all

**boyse7en** · 10 Oct 08, 11:17 AM

Just to muddy the waters a bit (pardon the pun)

I changed from Dunlops (poor in the wet) to Bridgestone BT-021 which have been a great improvement. They're a sport-touring type tyre, so should last a while (I'm doing about 7000 miles per year and don't want to be replacing tyres 3 times a year).

I'm not the world's most aggressive rider, but they hold up well during fast (80-100mph) A-roading and around the twisty bits. I'm certainly far more confident in their wet-weather grip than I was with the Dunlops.