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Hi all have just got some electric heated gloves and they are good for these -3 to -10c morning here in Canberra. On another note any one out there got the Pirelli Angel GT Tires on their RS about to get a set of them to replace the Roadtec 01, they are good love the back tire but have never felt good about the front tire. what are your feelings about the Angel GT's. coming up the 30,000km range now for just over 2 years riding and the bike still keeps me very happy. will catch up with any of yours that are going to the BMW Motorad rally on the long weekend in Sep-Oct

If you have never felt good about the front why are you getting a set. Michelin Road 5 are good, go with them instead.

These days there don't don't seem to be any "crap" tires from the major manufacturers. I've been a Metzeler customer for over 30 years, but I was also never completely happy with the Roadtec 01 front tire. The stock Z8 was more confidence inspiring for me. Because of others on this forum trying out other brands and sharing that info, I have my first set of Dunlops (Roadsmart III). Couldn't be happier. All that to say, go for it. The Avons, Pirellis... could be just what you're looking for! I'm sure someone will chime in with an opinion on whichever you choose

the Z8 was good liked them. the P5 would not be so good here for me they may be good for where its wet often but I'm doing about 90% riding in dry roads so would wreak the P5 in no time at all. the roadtec 01 back tyre good but the front just never felt fully there and once it started to scallop lost the straight line tracking so changing to the Angle GT as it will be better for all the dry and hot roads and have used them before on another bike so know what they are like.