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Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => FZS600 Fazer => Topic started by: Leonidas on 04 June 2012, 04:43:31 pm

Title: Tyre advice please
Post by: Leonidas on 04 June 2012, 04:43:31 pm
I bet not the first to ask this........ wats the best LONG LASTING tyre for my 2000 fzs 600? I have continental contimotions at the moment and the rear has only lasted about 3000 miles and I can see wire! Ok abit happy on the throttle but I hoped for better! not a demon in the bends so not after an ultra grippy tyre, just something that lasts, any ideas?
Title: Re: Tyre advice please
Post by: Fazer Jake on 04 June 2012, 06:01:58 pm
Avon storm 2 mine are at 9,000m front and 8,000m rear and i dont ride slow  ;)
Title: Re: Tyre advice please
Post by: Leonidas on 04 June 2012, 07:27:08 pm
thanks, sounds good
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Post by: Bracechenko on 04 June 2012, 07:48:07 pm
Michelin Road Pilot 2's

I've had 2 FZS's and numerous tyres. I use the bike for commuting and so far these are the best i've had by a long shot. Add to that the exceptional grip in wet or dry as well as the durability and you're onto a winner. They even wear evenly and don't really shoulder off too badly compared to others.


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Post by: Gingernutz on 04 June 2012, 08:28:37 pm
Yup - Pilot Road 2s for me too  - just changed my 11,000 mile set for another set
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Post by: bikemad62 on 04 June 2012, 11:36:02 pm
Go with the Michelin Road Pilot2 or Road Pilot 3. I had my rp2 on for 2 years commuting to and from work doing roughly 100 miles a week rain or shine. They stick like brown stuff to a blanket even in the wet. Now i have a rp3 on the front and an rp2 on the rear. they look like they are going to give the same good service as my previous michelins. Hope this helps.
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Post by: Slaninar on 05 June 2012, 07:41:14 am
Metzeler Roadtec Z6 or Z8.
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Post by: keno on 05 June 2012, 11:53:20 am
michelin road pilot 2
I have over 12000 miles and rear is in great shape about half worn :eek front is starting to get low
Brilliant tyres,great grip, long lasting what more you want..
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Post by: CRH on 05 June 2012, 12:00:12 pm
have to agree with keno!! best tyre out imo!!...had them on my fjr rear was just showing a bit of squaring at just over 6000 miles!..very good for a bike of that weight? fantastic grip in dry and wet!! only tyre ive realy had confidence in??..
Title: Re: Tyre advice please
Post by: Fazer Jake on 06 June 2012, 07:36:07 pm
Ive just bought some Pilot Road 2's £226 all in....

Will report back  :D
Title: Re: Tyre advice please
Post by: Leonidas on 07 June 2012, 07:13:09 am
ok then, gone wth the pilo 2 which is £112 fitted at my local shop :)
Title: Re: Tyre advice please
Post by: 2old2boogie on 07 June 2012, 07:56:24 pm
Well I've just fitted a BT023 to the front of my 98 Fazer....................... :rolleyes