Continental ContiForce

I've worn one of these out of the back of my MZ Skorpion 660 in 8300km. There was plenty of tread left at the sides, but the centre had squared off and was under 2mm due to two long tours. If you're commuting in a straight line all the time, these aren't the tyres for you as they wear too fast in the centre.

However, if you enjoy the twisties, then fill your boots. Wear rates on the shoulders were very low, even when ear-oleing it around bends in the Swiss Alps. Grip was very good, especially in the dry or on slightly damp roads. (I ride like a girl in the wet, so can't comment).

Turn in was progressive and predictable.

If they had a slightly harder compound in the centre so that they last longer on motorways, they'd have been ideal. As they are though, they did what I wanted them to do, but don't feel I've had my money's worth. I hate bunging a good tyre away because the centre's worn - not something that I normally have to do.

The way i see it is you can spend the earth on bike tyres, and they won't have the performance of the contiforce tyre.

Great value for money, and peace of mind.

The grip is without fault come rain or shine, and cornering is bliss.

They might not last as long as a few other makes, but this is because of the soft compound rubber, required for the exceptional grip.

After reading about these tyres, i thought i would give them a try, and after coutless years im still using them.