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Are Michelin S83 tyres any good for our lovely damp bumpy roads and welsh weather.
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They are fine, but there are better tyres out there for a similar price, Heidenau K58's for example.
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I think the S83 is a great all around tire. The shoddy roads and wet weather here are absolutely punishing on vehicles. I have no clue about the nuances of handling or race characteristics, but they ride well and last long for an average rider/commuter like myself.
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From my own experience they`re a good tyre but not in the same league as K58 for the awful roads i have to drive on.
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S83, very good tyre, a lot grippier than they look & get warm very quick too, just took my 83's off and swopped for Sava MC18's, If iam honest i think I,v wasted my money.
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