Tomahawk Tyres? Yay or Nay

ZXR400Lee · Post by **ZXR400Lee** » Oct 18th, '05, 15:53

Hey

Tomahawk tyres? Good or Bad? They are pretty cheap, there only to go on my ZXR400, and will be 99.9% dry use..

Anyone had any experience with them, they are pretty cheap..

Thanks

Lee

andrew · Post by **andrew** » Oct 18th, '05, 16:12

I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.

My advice to any biker would be NEVER EVER EVER put cheap tyres on your bike. You never know what they are going to be like and if they turn out to be crap it can be very costly.

Besides I've seen how u ride that zxr400 and i wouldn't have thought u would want cheap tyres on it.

chris_1127 · Post by **chris_1127** » Oct 18th, '05, 16:24

i'm sure that David Coates or some other similar stunter uses and endorses them - if they stand up to the abuse that they put them through i dont think i'd have any worries about using them. Theyve been on the market for ages, and i havent heard any horror stories about them....

speedy(delboy) · Post by **speedy(delboy)** » Oct 18th, '05, 16:26

I would touch them with a barge pole either, mate of mine did and trashed his bike with a major blow out

TC · Post by TC » Oct 18th, '05, 16:58

Speak to Gupa-P in Plymouth, I'm sure you'll get a good deal from them. Failing that, if you're after cheap tyres look at Busters or M&P, they often have deals on Dunlop D204's for £99 a pair, or Avon's for same money etc...Probably better than that brand?

But I agree with Andrew - Don't be a cheapskate when it comes to Motorcycle tyres, get a brand that you recognise/know/trust. Its the only thing between you and the road. If you haven't got the money, then save up, or buy used maybe. Places like RPM in Plymouth do 2nd-hand tyres cheap sometimes.

trickdup · Post by **trickdup** » Oct 18th, '05, 17:05

The problem is that tyres are like bike - everybody has their favorite. Because of Busters etc selling tyres cheap, you can go to Gupa P and get good quality front and rear fitted to loose wheels for £150 a pair so cheap tyres are not worth bothering with.

Kev

CvPiper · Post by **CvPiper** » Oct 18th, '05, 17:13

Aren't Tomahawk remoulds? Sod putting my life in their hands. As everyone says, its one thign you mustn't skimp on.

BOSS · Post by **BOSS** » Oct 18th, '05, 17:46

No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, No, NO, NO, NONO

age · Post by **age** » Oct 18th, '05, 19:12

In a word NO

ZXR400Lee · Post by **ZXR400Lee** » Oct 18th, '05, 20:28

Cool, thanks for your help.. I havent ever heard of them!! I've been buying used tyres lately because I need decent rubber, but cant afford the price of them... so last few times been buying second hand track day tyres and riding around for 1500-2000 miles on them till I hit the thread.

tomr6 · Post by **tomr6** » Oct 18th, '05, 21:08

Lee, My mate ran those tyres for a while when he was skint and had no issues initially. He is the fastest guy I know on the road but he is very smooth and holds a lot of corner speed which cuts down braking and acceleration. On his second pair the front blistered after we went out one hot afternoon and were nailing it everywhere. He said he never felt it on the road but never risked using them again. He contacted T/Hawk to complain and they gave him a F**k off pill. In this day and age of H&S everywhere you will probably find the tyres are ok but they have been on the market a long time selling cheaply and are not a leading brand. Why not? Hope this helps mate. Tom

DynaMight · Post by **DynaMight** » Oct 18th, '05, 22:43

I had a Concorde remould on a old bike, long story but the bike shop gave it to me. They have such a mean profile it felt like the bike could lean and lean, they stuck quite well. These were on a RS125 so not a great amount of power to shread them.

I wouldnt use any again though

Drifter1999 · Post by **Drifter1999** » Oct 18th, '05, 23:02

Hi Lee,
I've been worked at Gupa-P for 7yrs and I have never heard of those tyres. Sounds like you should leave well alone dude!!!!
Give us a ring. 01752 228118. Ask for Tomo. You may be suprised that quality rubber aint always expensive! If/When you pop in, come and say hello.
Ride safe dude,

Ted

Drifter1999 · Post by **Drifter1999** » Oct 18th, '05, 23:03

Actually, It should say Worked!!!!!!

Drifter1999 · Post by **Drifter1999** » Oct 18th, '05, 23:04

Oh dear!!!! It is late, and it should say WORKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!