Tyres? Pirelli Diablo vs Dunlop D252 vs Dunlop GPR-100

[MjW]

It seems that those three tyres are some of the best to have on a scooter.

I am in need of a new back tyre and thought of asking for your opinion, preferences, experiences etc.

What do you guys think?




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[Earl]

I always used the Diablo on my Nexus300.

[macp]

I have the Diablo on the back and it feels fine Ive been reading the Michelin citygrips are highly regarded.

[gn2]

Bridgestne Hoops are also worthy of consideration for Tmax duty.

[MrGrumpy]

Bridgestne Hoops are also worthy of consideration for Tmax duty.

Not for a mk3 Tmax, though the B.stone BT011/012s are very good. You could put B.stone TH01s on but they change the feel of the scoot immensely - very grippy feel, but much heavier, whilst the BT011/012s are very sporty and agile.
My Tmax came with the Dunlops as original equipment - I wasn't overly keen. They were OK in the dry, but lacked feel in the wet.

[MrGrumpy]

PS the D252s were fitted as original equipment on the mk2 Tmax, as an alternative to the Bstone TH01s. I think they were considered inferior to the TH01s - and since the TMax mk2 and 3 seem to have quite different tyre requirements, I wouldn't risk the D252s. As I said, the GPR100s were OKish - never tried the Pirellis, but I don't like Pirellis much anyway (personal prejudice).