Tyre Choice

[subs75]

Apologies if this has already been discussed elsewhere already, but i'm looking for some advice on tyre choice for an NC23.
I've thoroughly enjoyed a fresh pair of BT090's on the road and on track but it now transpires that the bike is to be used for commuting. It's a 60km daily round trip, not too twisty. I love the bt090's, they inspire such confidence and were absolutely marvellous on the track also but it seems such a waste on a commuter.

Any recommendations? Any I should avoid? The front looks OK so it may just be easier and cheaper to get the back replaced like for like and just keep on having fun...

[leopard_pagan]

BT090 front= grip
BT092 rear=longevity

*IF* you can source them. BT tyres for our bikes are getting harder to find.

[Matchlessman]

+1

I had these on my bike when i was using it more and it all worked quite nicely.

[subs75]

OK thanks. In the absence of being able to source the 092, are there any other tyres apart from the 090's that are worth looking into? Else I suppose its the 090...and you're right. It *is* hard to source tyres for these wheels...

[leopard_pagan]

when you find out whats a good substitute for BT090/092s.. let me know.

[subs75]

when you find out whats a good substitute for BT090/092s.. let me know.

Ahh, like that is it? OK people, thanks for the help.

edit: http://www.universal-tyres.co.uk - for reference, these chaps had an 014, and an 092 in stock and could source an 090 within a day. Branches all over the UK apparently.

[little nick]

Pilots - good on road & track.

[tfdodo]

Anyone know if I can use a BT092 140/60-18 on my NC23 without Bad Things happening ?? It comes with a 150/60-18 ...

[leopard_pagan]

you'll probably run out of tyre on a corner and tank slap.
150 was spec for a reason. try to stick to it.

[Davez29]

what do you lot think of Pirelli?

Was thinking of Pirelli Diablos for my bike, mainly commuting and odd days out with my mate at sensible speeds.