Problem With Conti Front Tyre

32psi might be a tad low, if you've lost confidence in the tyre then I'd say change it. Also, very often front end problems come from the rear.

 

I think in America they call that cupping. I've had it with Road Attack Ils interestingly enough, and my Maxxis used to go like it towards the end of their life. Nothing to be done other than change it, l'm afraid.

 

I've done plenty of miles on cupped tyres. Just take the steering a bit easier, you'll get by

 

I've got those tyres on my Street Twin so I'm interested in this. I couldn't see what you meant from your photos until Smilinjack mentioned cupping. I checked it out, then looked at your pics again and I think I can see the problem. I've done around 3500 miles on the Contis and so far no sign of the issue that you have with yours. Have you thought about going back to the supplier? (Tricky if you bought them online like I did). Or even contact Continental to see what they say. If you tell them that many members of this forum use these tyres and usually recommend them, then they may take notice. If you do that then I'd like to know what happens.

 

I've only just seen this and was going to reply to say that, from the images posted, it looked like cupping - Smilinjack was way ahead of the game - and spot on - with that one!

The usual cause of cupping is inadequate damping so the tyre bounces or patters on the road. Out of balance and out of true wheels can also cause or contribute to the condition. If you haven't noticed any untoward side effects by now I'd say change it whenever you can but don't let it worry you until then. It would probably be worth making a quick visual check for the wheel running true.

Couldn't agree more with the use of Avons - I do tend to get a tad proselytic about tyres made in this country (the West Country!) being as good as any made elsewhere. Avons go on all my Triumphs.

 

I had cupping on my Speed Triple, adjusting the rebound and compression cured it
I had to experiment but if I recall correctly the rebound was too firm, once corrected it took a few more miles to smooth the tyre out

 

Had the same starting on mine, and on the recommendation of a reliable shop increased the pressures to 40psi rear, 38psi front. Helped the overall handling and after another couple hundred miles the cupping has actually started to smooth out. Shop manager said that the manufacturer recommended pressures from the bike would rarely be what the tire actually needs, almost always resulting in odd tire wear or performance. His suggestion was spot on.

 

Yes had the exact same on my Bonnie. Bulldog tested it and said there is nothing wrong with you bike but your obsession to go by the manual settings which are no help. They increased the pressure and boy the bike was like a track machine. I did a further 1000 miles on the tyres before changing to avons.
Joe.