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Title: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: Juan1 on November 21, 2022, 02:02:43 PM

It looks like the new Conti RA4, which is getting great reviews, doesn't come in an 18".  Of course the RA3's are the only radial that comes in V7 sizes. Should I purchase a set of 3's a few months early, or are there other quality options?

BTW, I've already emailed Continental about making RA4's in V7 sizes.  Hopefully a few others out there can do the same.

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: vintagehoarder on November 21, 2022, 02:09:00 PM

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Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: kingoffleece on November 21, 2022, 03:04:12 PM

I thought the 3's were a huge improvement.

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: guido guzzi on November 21, 2022, 03:09:39 PM

Buy the RA3s. They will be a giant step up from any Bias ply tire.  :thumb:

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on November 21, 2022, 03:15:47 PM

As mentioned above the RA 3s are fine.

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: Juan1 on November 21, 2022, 04:02:35 PM

Sounds like I should throw money at some RA3's soon.  Don't know much longer they'll be available with RA4's around.

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: 9fingers on November 21, 2022, 04:36:29 PM

I love the 3s on my V7III. Got 7,100 out of the rear as well. Just put a new one on.
Scott

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: Jack Straw on November 21, 2022, 05:35:27 PM

I'm another fan of the RA 3. 

I just replaced a set of Bridgestone BT46 tires with new Contis.  The BT 46 is a very good tire but, at least on my V7III, the RA 3 is at least as good with the benefits of longer tread life and, in some situations, slightly better ride comfort. 

Availability comes and goes so if you find a pair it would be smart to snap them up.

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: Brand X on November 21, 2022, 10:09:17 PM

Pretty sure any quality tire on a Guzzi will be more than a match for the suspension/frame/etc.. I like my RA-3 because it's miles ahead of Sport Demon in many areas.. I actually like my Stornello with Stock Rear Golden Tire GT-201 and Pirelli MT-60 RS combo over the RA-3.. Main thing quality tires will work from almost any good tire Manufacturer The Conti RA-3 are made in Germany too.

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: Vagrant on November 22, 2022, 10:51:50 AM

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.     Either front and this rear work great. Much less $ than RA3 50%. More life than the bias   Note T31 is now a 32

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: mechanicsavant on November 22, 2022, 11:57:04 AM

I too am a fan of Ra3’s . I do try to get them with a ZR speed rating . The higher speed rating “usually “ results in a better quality tire & requires less weight to balance . I’m certainly no road racer , but the small price difference is still cheaper than plaster of paris !

Title: Re: New Conti Road Attack 4 Doesn't Come in 18" (V7 size)
Post by: twowheeladdict on November 22, 2022, 03:16:43 PM

After seeing first hand how mmranch rides his V7 and hasn't lost traction, I went with the same Shinko on the rear.  A little larger diameter overall which helps turn in and brings speedo closer to reality.