Hurricane Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 Wondering if anyone has tried Continental tires for the XX and what opinions you may have if you have tried them. Was thinking of the new ContiRoadAttack ThanX! http://www.conti-online.com/generator//www...dattack_en.html http://www.conti-online.com/generator//www...dattack_en.html They say: "New developed Sport-Touring tyre: ContiRoadAttack The ContiRoadAttack is new high-performance sport-touring tyre with a unique tread pattern. Newly developed High-Impact 0° Steel Belt tyre giving the performance of a sports tyre and the mileage of a touring tyre" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 If it's as good or better than the ContiForce's that I run, I will most definitely buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted May 29, 2004 Author Share Posted May 29, 2004 ThanX for your reply, Furbird. I just don't hear many people talking about the Continental brand, good or bad. The MeZ6's that are on now are about ready for a change out. Would like to try something different. Seriously considering Continental's Road Attack tire. Seem to be too new and not yet widely available. The best price I've found yet is: http://www.onoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchan...TINENTAL-STREET But, shipping is kinda high... still they can be had delivered for two bills. Again, I appreciate your feedback! :smokin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted May 29, 2004 Share Posted May 29, 2004 WOW that is cheap! You can't get a set of ContiForces for that money. I didn't check shipping, but if it's about $10 a tire, it's normal. Tires are expensive because of size and awkward shape, not weight. I might have to scoop a set of those pretty quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted May 31, 2004 Share Posted May 31, 2004 Think I'm gonna order a rear Attack for my bird this week sometime. Hurricane, that's the best price I've seen on tires in a long time. Think I'll give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I will be buying a set in a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 Y'all think the Avon 45 front I have will work good with a Conti Attack rear? It is fine with the POS Dunlop 220 and is a GREAT improvement over the stock 205 front. Don't really want the rear a lot stickier than the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmystartup Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I've been looking at the Road Attacks as well. There is a pretty good review of them in the latest CW and the author praises their performance in the wet as well. I think I'll try a pair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmystartup Posted June 1, 2004 Share Posted June 1, 2004 I looked up shipping and it said $24 but when I went through the check-out process it calculated shipping as $157. :evil: I guess I won't be ordering from those guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 These tires interest me too. I read the write up in Sport Rider, especially liked the part about deeper than normal tread. With that tread profile (or lack of which) it should be impossible for the front to cup. My Z6's are doing ok, so I'm hoping some of you guys mount these tires and give us all feedback. :bike: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 I'm going to order one tomorrow. Only need the back one since the Avon on the front only has about 2K on it. The tires look like they would work well on the bird. I'll let you know how the rear handles the twisties in a couple weeks, especially after the dragon and sexxt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 I wonder how the Conti Road Attack rear would work with a M-1 front??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Well you probably already know my opinion on mixing brands front and rear. JUST DO IT! I would never get rid of a front tire with 2k miles. THEY COST TOO MUCH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Since I've owned the bird, I've never had a set of matched tires on it. I feel, as long as the front has good tread on it, run it. I was thinking about putting an Avon rear on it, but the Attack just looks better to me. I have never been a fan of rear tires with a lot of grooves cut into them. The front moves the water out of the way for the rear, and the more rubber on the ground when accelerating, the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furbird Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Jimmystartup, it did the same thing to me. Then I figured out that I hit the scroll part of my mouse while it was highlited and it went to "next day air". Click on "ground" then click on the white part of the page so it doesn't do that. 198.00 shipped to me (didn't order them, just had to check) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 2, 2004 Share Posted June 2, 2004 Just got through ordering a rear from them. 120.09 to my door. Not bad at all. That's cheaper than most tires without shipping included. Should be here in about a week. :grin: Guess I'll be the pig (Don't know how to spell guenny :oops: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 They have a write up in the latest issue of Sport Rider and Motorcyclist I believe. Just read about them the last time I took a shit. They took a test ride over in Europe and loved them. Even ran em on a barely thawed road and still stuck. Excellent wet weather traction. Something to do with the makeup of the rubber compound and carbon black content. The tread grooves are 7mm deep compared to 5mm for most other tires. 0 degree steel belts. more flexible carcas with stickier rubber compound. Bigger footprint on road. yada yada yada the mag liked em. They say there in the hunt with the other big manufactures with this tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demon Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Shit!!!!!!!!!! The fuckers are on backorder till June 20th :evil: . That don't cut it. :evil: I got an Avon 46 on the way :roll: . Next set of tires, I'll try the Attacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrdxx Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 I'm due for a new set; I might try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbirdxx2000 Posted June 5, 2004 Share Posted June 5, 2004 :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Just checked out the Conti's "in the flesh" at my dealer. Noted some things you guys might want to know. They're made in Korea, not Germany. There is a sticker on them about 42 PSI being the min. pressure. On the sidewall 42 is the max press. So I geuss you WILL run 42 PSI. :roll: There was a lot of rubber flashing from the molding process hanging off the rear I looked at. Will need trimmed off. The dealer wanted $136 for the rear. :roll: I'll wait and see what Southwest mototires wants when they offer them. If the rear is like $100 I might get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr71cbr1100xx Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I just bought a set of Road Attacks from Ride Motorsports in WA for 232 including the state tax. I looked at the side walls and they say Made in Germany, Max Speed 186MPH so I am puzzled about Pete's made in Korea comment. Have not worn them in yet but they track really nice on the highway and do not hunt along cracks and fissures badly paved roads like my old POS Dunlop 205G. The Tread is sure cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 Received my set of road attacks on Tues. Front made in Korea, rear made in Germany. Be a while before they are installed. Bought because of good deal. 30% off, plus I had a credit at the Honda dealer, plus my regular 15% off. I think they owe me money :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dion Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Bump Any longer term reports on these tires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jetpilot5 Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I'm having a set put on as I type. I haven't really read any owner reports so far, but I thought I'd try them. They certainly look cool. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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