Hi guys

I'm going to be ordering some new Conti Escapes to replace my Michelin Siracs which although have a lot of rubber left are cracked in the tread. Anyhow my query is whether to go for the S rated Escapes or spend a bit extra and go for the H rated. Now from what I can gather the XT will only do around 112mph max on the clock so is probably no where near that in real terms probably closer to 100mph. (I think I've sort of answered my own question here!)

Tyre ratings http://www.blackcircles.com/general/speedrating

Am I correct in saying that the standard rated tyres for Xt660Rs are "S"?

2006 brochure http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/I...m26-112128.pdf

The Siracs I have on at the moment are T rated.

So what are everyone's thoughts?

Cheers

Logan

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2006 XT660R
XT500 Supermoto
Hayabusa
DT50MX

I think as far as the law goes your tyre's speed rating need to exceed the maximum speed attainable by your vehicle. Not 100% sure, but I can tell you this, the Escapes are quite possibly the worst tyre I've ever had on a bike. Not that reassuring in the dry and in the wet slip slidy all over the place. On the road.
I'm sure they're made from recycled Colway remoulds from caravans.

Cheers Tom

Think I'll do a bit more research and have a re-think before ordering.

Logan

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XT500 Supermoto
Hayabusa
DT50MX

Oddly enough there seem to be very mixed reviews concerning these tyres.

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219211

I am tempted to try them as I have Conti Twists on my XT500 supermoto and am really happy with them. The Twists stick really well, look cool and were cheap.

Will have a chat with my mechanic as to what else is available. The TKC80s seem to have a really good following on here but are a bit too knobbly for my style of riding as I only ride road slowly due to our 40mph speed limit. The Escapes seem to look the part and bridge the gap between road and trail.

Logan

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2006 XT660R
XT500 Supermoto
Hayabusa
DT50MX

I thought exactly the same as you, and I'd had reasonable experiences with the Road and Sport Attacks on my Firestorm and Speed Triple. If you were closer I'd say you could come and have my escapes for free if you took them off the loose rims; they're stuck in the shed as I was disgusted with them.
I went to Bridgestone Battlewings (NOT trailwings) on my Ten after the Siracs wore out. More road bias but longer lasting and more road grip.
Have you thought about the Pirelli Scorpions? Or even the Heidenau K60s? I'm tempted to try these over winter ready for the snow.

Thanks again for the input Tom

Did you have them on an Xt660R?

Logan

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2006 XT660R
XT500 Supermoto
Hayabusa
DT50MX