Modern Vespa

Has anybody here tried these tires? I'm going to be needing some new front tires later this spring or early summer. I'm having a hard time finding S-rated City Grip's in 110/70-13 size and a local dealer pointed me to new Continental ContiScoot tires. I've been happy with the performance of the stock City Grip's but the tire life isn't exceptional.

I just replaced the rear with a bigger 150/70-14 City Grip before I parked it for the winter. I normally don't like mixing fronts and rears but might give it a try, which is why I'm looking for feedback on the Continental's.

Link to tire info: https://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/scooter-tires/contiscoot

They (?) say mixing brands is not a good idea.
I like to think that a tire is keeping me planted right side up if it is wearing.
Grip and wear are at opposite ends of the stick - to my mind.
Car racers seem to think so too.
O.S.

Mixing brands is not problem.
But Continental tires SUCK.

In my experience, Continental makes quality motorcycle and scooter tires. I have been running Continental Zippys for years on my Buddy, and Continental has always been one of the "go to" brands for BMW motorcycle tires. Continental makes one of the very few whitewall scooter tires that I would dare to use. I have no experience with the ContiScoot, however.

Use the Search tab above, type in Continental tire and see how it's been discussed AD NAUSEAM on this board for over 10 years!

I currently have the Michelin City Grip the original owner had on the bike. The tread is still good. No cracking or anything as of yet.

I ran over a screw a few months back on the back tire and the shop had a sale on Zippy's. It was significant enough of a difference compared to the City Grips I went for the Zippy.

So far, no problems. At least 1000 almost 2000 miles on it since it got slapped on.

Currently it seems like most like/love the Michelin. Though it seems Pirelli is making a brand many are switching to.

I remember 10 years ago when I think Piaggeo slapped Pirelli's on the bike's and many where switching to Zippy's. When I logged back on last year, it seems again people bashing Zippy's for City Grips.

Soon enough, people will be bashing City Grips for something else.

Strange, I typed in ContiScoot in the search box and no results popped up. It's kind of hard for these tires to be when the tires weren't announced until late fall of last year!

Sorry it was meant for the Continental. I didn't realize they were new tires you were asking about.

(Slinks away sheepishly)

I just ordered ContiScoots for my 500HPE. Being the Bridgestone Battlax for the front are only rated to 150km/h and that is the max limit of the top speed of the MP3 500HPE, I didn't want to take that chance since I ride pretty aggressively. Figured I would give these a try since they are rated to 180km/h. Wanted that extra bit of leeway on the speed index. I can report back in a month after I get some seat time on them.

Well I’m on only 2 wheels, (an Aprilia Scarabeo 500ie) but I did run a year with the Conti-scoot on the front and a Metzeler on the rear.
The Conti had a cupping or crowning to the wear pattern and gave me a wobble. I did have “Ride-on” tire sealant/balancer in it too.
I went back to a Pirelli Angel scooter up front and a Pirelli Diablo scooter on the rear this year and no issues with wear.