Author Topic: Tyre choice (Read 6892 times)

fazerdude1 · « **on:** 29 April 2012, 11:40:12 am »

Hi all, can anyone recommend a good sports touring tyre for my 00(y plate) FZS600? I currently have Sportmax on front and rear, these are what was fitted when i bought the bike so stuck with a match when the rear needed changing. I'm not the sportiest of riders and would like to put a more durable tyre on for longer trips and a bit of rance this summer. Cheers.

His Dudeness · « **Reply #1 on:** 29 April 2012, 01:39:20 pm »

i have dunlop roadsmart tyres and i cant fault them. i've probably done about 1000km on them and thers no real signs of wear on them yet so they should last well

Dead Eye · « **Reply #2 on:** 29 April 2012, 01:49:20 pm »

Im running Bridgestone Battlax BT023s front and rear - cant compare to anything other than the worn out tyres I had before (BT016s) which were so worn it was an unbelieable change. In any case, im very happy with them so far both dry and wet

Skippernick · « **Reply #3 on:** 29 April 2012, 04:01:00 pm »

Quote from: Dead Eye on 29 April 2012, 01:49:20 pm

Im running Bridgestone Battlax BT023s front and rear - cant compare to anything other than the worn out tyres I had before (BT016s) which were so worn it was an unbelieable change. In any case, im very happy with them so far both dry and wet

Run 6000 miles through mine and starting to show signs of squaring off, ok i don't rag it but my mate got the same milage out of a z1000 and he does rag his bike.

fazerdude1 · « **Reply #4 on:** 29 April 2012, 05:37:03 pm »

cheers for the replies folks. I guess like everyone i'd like to get the most out of the tyres but would like to retain a fair level of sportiness as wel l

kebab19 · « **Reply #5 on:** 29 April 2012, 06:11:18 pm »

Michelin PR2's prob'ly last longest but also cost the most
Pirelli Diablo Stradas last nearly as long & were very cheap on M&P website recently
Bridgestone BT023's most people rate them highly too

fazerdude1 · « **Reply #6 on:** 29 April 2012, 08:23:12 pm »

well that has certainly given me a far better idea than i had before, thank you everyone for your suggestions

Robfzs · « **Reply #7 on:** 29 April 2012, 08:31:52 pm »

pilot road 2's doing well on my fazer

Freddie · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 May 2012, 08:48:21 pm »

It's got to be Bridgestones on a Yamaha

Skinbeatersam · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 May 2012, 01:09:02 am »

Like RobFZS, I am also loving the Michelin Road Pilot 2's.

Great in this interchangeable weather.

Slimted · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 May 2012, 08:42:53 pm »

The Bridgestone 023's never disapoint.....

MissB · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 May 2012, 08:50:26 pm »

Bridgestones 023's all the way! Really get some miles out of them too

Oxygen · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 May 2012, 10:54:24 pm »

http://www.bridgestonebikersclub.co.uk/tyre/BT-23.php

If you get them ask what tyre pressure they recommend as this would help on another thred on here!

fazervic · « **Reply #13 on:** 05 May 2012, 02:10:15 pm »

has anyone tried maxxis ?

fazerdude1 · « **Reply #14 on:** 06 May 2012, 08:42:13 pm »

Thanks you everyone for all the replies, Bridgestones in first place atm, any more for anyone?

bwizz · « **Reply #15 on:** 07 May 2012, 08:57:00 am »

Inlaw and myself both use avon storms on our fazers, get around 5000 out of a rear and no issues.previously tried Conti attacks they squared of at 3000 .

NotAnotherHill · « **Reply #16 on:** 07 May 2012, 01:33:28 pm »

My PR2s are just about ready to need changing and they've done 7000 miles in all weathers. Very impressive grip levels. I'll be replacing with same.

Gingernutz · « **Reply #17 on:** 07 May 2012, 08:25:04 pm »

Road pilot 2s are the best tyre I have had but they cost a lot. Mine are beyond worn now - getting another pair on Wednesday - but I did at least 11K miles............

red98 · « **Reply #18 on:** 07 May 2012, 08:33:29 pm »

Quote from: fazervic on 05 May 2012, 02:10:15 pm

has anyone tried maxxis ?

a friend of mine has just fitted a pair of maxxis to his fz6,says he cant tell the difference from his old bridgestones and they were cheap,mine will need replacing shortly and i might give them ago

edc · « **Reply #19 on:** 08 May 2012, 12:58:06 pm »

Just got some Road Pilot 3s.

What with the wet weather I've not really scrubbed them in yet - but they still offer confidence inspiring levels of grip.

As to the cost - yes - pricey. BUT for the odd 30quid for a pair in the scheme of things is good value for the wet grip that might save you from a spill which could cost lots worse....

fazervic · « **Reply #20 on:** 08 May 2012, 02:13:26 pm »

how much did you pay for them EDC /

edc · « **Reply #21 on:** 08 May 2012, 08:21:39 pm »

£270 including fitting/balance etc. plus got 25 cash back from michellin so 245.

millemanuk · « **Reply #22 on:** 10 May 2012, 10:57:41 am »

Running Maxxis Diamonds on my fazer 1k. So far, love 'em but not really able to comment on the tyre wear yet but have seem reports of 7 - 10k before needing changing.

Pat · « **Reply #23 on:** 10 May 2012, 02:10:14 pm »

Michelin PR3s on mine & they really are superb, never felt so secure on wet roads & they seem to be wearing very well too. I did a 3K+ mile tour down to the Alps for a play on them last summer & when I had it MOT'd not long afterwards, the guy mentioned that they looked pretty new & looked genuinely surprised when I told him they'd been on there for 4K miles.

JZS 600 · « **Reply #24 on:** 10 May 2012, 08:07:59 pm »

One of the things I've always wondered about is how you find the limit of grip in the wet,,,,,

Personally, I choose life!