Mitas Tyres - Page 3

Mitas · 06-23-2011, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadBandit

How does more Silica change the tyres wear rate/manners on the road/dirt ?

It´s like to pull off a feat...increasing the ratio of Silica increases the grip under cold and/or wet conditions....for the price of higher wear ( it´s not my idea , it´s only chemistry )

It´s necessary to find another "spices" for the rubber to keep the compound durable... on the road .... as well off road.

Let´s say ...we give low percentage of higher wear....

We get more grip ... more safety

It´s a deal ... isn´t it ?

Big Willy · 06-23-2011, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitas

It´s like to pull off a feat...increasing the ratio of Silica increases the grip under cold and/or wet conditions....for the price of higher wear ( it´s not my idea , it´s only chemistry )

It´s necessary to find another "spices" for the rubber to keep the compound durable... on the road .... as well off road.

Let´s say ...we give low percentage of higher wear....

We get more grip ... more safety

It´s a deal ... isn´t it ?

My interpretation

More silica gives Mitas tyres better grip in all conditions and are therefore safer, but they will wear quicker.

Mitas tyres however still last very well and will still outlast most other brands.

ps don't know if you've found the secret ingredient to make them last longer or you're still searching for it

Mitas · 06-23-2011, 02:04 AM

we think we found ....

E-10.... 1500km ...only motorways ... with max. 190 km/h and > 140km/h average

the bike

the rider ( former Policeman... knowing where the speedtraps are located )

ciedema · 06-23-2011, 02:05 AM

I'd like to know why they don't an E-07 in a 140/80-18 70R (or S or T).

I would love to try one on the back of my 950.

Mitas · 06-23-2011, 02:20 AM

150/70-18 E-07 70T TL/TT and 140/80-18 E-07 70T TL/TT

will be produced from September 2011

ciedema · 06-23-2011, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitas

150/70-18 E-07 70T TL/TT and 140/80-18 E-07 70T TL/TT

will be produced from September 2011

I was also interested E-09 will they be done in a 950ish size?

jamesp · 06-23-2011, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitas

150/70-18 E-07 70T TL/TT and 140/80-18 E-07 70T TL/TT

will be produced from September 2011

how about a E-07 in 150 70 17...

Australians are so demanding...

Mitas · 06-23-2011, 04:59 AM

as shown at the picture above ??? ( by mistake ... it´s 17")

150/70-17 69T TL/TT E-07

it´s in production right now

jamesp · 06-23-2011, 05:24 AM

oops sorry I read your typing & not the photo. sweet - people seem to like the small bike versions.

RoadBandit · 06-23-2011, 07:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitas

It´s like to pull off a feat...increasing the ratio of Silica increases the grip under cold and/or wet conditions....for the price of higher wear ( it´s not my idea , it´s only chemistry )

It´s necessary to find another "spices" for the rubber to keep the compound durable... on the road .... as well off road.

Let´s say ...we give low percentage of higher wear....

We get more grip ... more safety

It´s a deal ... isn´t it ?

Thanks for the reply Mitas.

I've heard plenty about silica and stuff but didn't know how it tied in .....

Mitas · 06-24-2011, 08:58 AM

welcome

jimkat · 06-24-2011, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitas

Whats going on in the pockets of those pants?

abhibeckert · 06-24-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitas

It will be helpful to publish the date of DOT as well....

Things were changed in the late weeks of 2010 ... ( higher percentage of Silica)

That sounds like it's probably a good thing, I've had a couple of "interesting" moments where a Mitas tyre has spun out while overtaking a cage. With other tyres the front wheel lifts up instead (which usually doesn't go so well either, unexpected wheelstand while turning == bad

).

How do we know which one we're buying? I just had a look at mine and don't see any dates on the sidewall.

Up here in Cairns we're lucky to find Mitas tyres at all, so I'm sure they take a while to go through their stock.

sidetrack one · 06-24-2011, 10:24 PM

All tyres have a date code, generally in an oblong circle
Code is split into weeks and the year, therefore, this old Heidenau K60 was made in the 24 th week of 2006

Mitas · 06-25-2011, 02:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhibeckert

That sounds like it's probably a good thing, I've had a couple of "interesting" moments where a Mitas tyre has spun out while overtaking a cage. With other tyres the front wheel lifts up instead (which usually doesn't go so well either, unexpected wheelstand while turning == bad

).

How do we know which one we're buying? I just had a look at mine and don't see any dates on the sidewall.

Up here in Cairns we're lucky to find Mitas tyres at all, so I'm sure they take a while to go through their stock.

you are absolutely right ...

Your "moments" are caused by a characteristic mixed from age and highly wear resistant tread compound.

Changes are done .....for more safety ... a bit less mileage.

Give your importer( and distributor) the chance to order a new stock and ask directly for newest production.

@sidetrack bob
thx...
couldn´t explain it better ...

06-23-2011, 02:04 AM	#33
Mitas caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	we think we found .... E-10.... 1500km ...only motorways ... with max. 190 km/h and > 140km/h average the bike the rider ( former Policeman... knowing where the speedtraps are located ) __________________ find me here or here

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ciedema мотоциклист Joined: Oct 2007 Location: On the road! Finally! Oddometer: 960	I'd like to know why they don't an E-07 in a 140/80-18 70R (or S or T). I would love to try one on the back of my 950. __________________ Stories from the Seat Facebook My Photos Cannonball Charity Ride No Four Wheel Drives, No Fixers and No Fricken Whingers Personal Attacks - the last refuge of the intellectually impaired.

06-23-2011, 02:20 AM	#35
Mitas caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	... 150/70-18 E-07 70T TL/TT and 140/80-18 E-07 70T TL/TT will be produced from September 2011 __________________ find me here or here Mitas screwed with this post 06-23-2011 at 02:38 AM Reason: IOU a pic

06-23-2011, 04:59 AM	#38
Mitas caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	as shown at the picture above ??? ( by mistake ... it´s 17") 150/70-17 69T TL/TT E-07 it´s in production right now __________________ find me here or here

06-24-2011, 08:58 AM	#41
Mitas caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	welcome __________________ find me here or here

06-23-2011, 05:24 AM	#39
jamesp Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Oddometer: 170	oops sorry I read your typing & not the photo. sweet - people seem to like the small bike versions.

06-24-2011, 10:24 PM	#44
sidetrack one Boss STAG Joined: Jul 2006 Location: hole shaven area Oddometer: 3,831	All tyres have a date code, generally in an oblong circle Code is split into weeks and the year, therefore, this old Heidenau K60 was made in the 24 th week of 2006 Attached Images __________________ I live more in 5 minutes on my motorcycle than some people live in a lifetime............... 52 factorial... WARNING Do not open link if big numbers and concepts scare you!

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