Bandit 12 tyre choice?

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Bandit 12 tyre choice?

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Ok lads ive just purchased an 02 plate bandit 12 and only thing needs sorting is rear tyre,whats best choice for these beasts?
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ferret wrote:Ok lads ive just purchased an 02 plate bandit 12 and only thing needs sorting is rear tyre,whats best choice for these beasts?
Looks like you have Bridgestones so I would stick with a tyre from the same manufacturer unless you change the front at the same time.

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Bridgestones were always the choice for my Bandit
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What does Sillets say?
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Hagar wrote:What does Sillets say?
Not a lot, usually he is far too busy :log
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I've got 2ct's on my 98 b12. Them n a jack up kit. Perfect setup for me :]
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cheekeyarab wrote:I've got 2ct's on my 98 b12. Them n a jack up kit. Perfect setup for me :]
I like the big flat bit in the middle that you've got ;)
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BIGSTEVE wrote:
cheekeyarab wrote:I've got 2ct's on my 98 b12. Them n a jack up kit. Perfect setup for me :]
I like the big flat bit in the middle that you've got ;)
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There seems to be a bit of choice,i wont need the jack up kit though,im just managing to get my toes on the deck as it is .
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cheekeyarab wrote:
BIGSTEVE wrote:
cheekeyarab wrote:I've got 2ct's on my 98 b12. Them n a jack up kit. Perfect setup for me :]
I like the big flat bit in the middle that you've got ;)
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Haha! I have Metzeller Racetec's on mine. Heard good reviews as they heat up fast and the general feel is good. Personally I will go for Pirelli corsa2's.
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