Need tyres - Recommended ones from you guys?

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[quote author=FatRakoon link=topic=26438.msg319093#msg319093 date=1597446794]
I currently have mitchelins on both front and back, and the bike has a built-in magnet that seems to make it attracted to lines in the road, and so I plan on avoiding mitchelins.

Stop looking at the lines and the bike will stop going on them, basic rule of riding what you look at is where the bike goes 

Michelin Road Pilot tyres are nothing short of brilliant in my opinion as far as sticking to the road in all weathers, and for longevity.

I wouldn't buy anything else now to be honest.

Best road tyre bar none in my opinion, not cheap but deals can be found any of the Pilot range.
The best suited for the FZS is https://www.michelin.co.uk/motorbike/tyr...-power-2ct  Yes later versions are out but over the top, these will give you the best all round performance for the money. 

Don't fall into the trap of these track based tyre tests, tracks are nothing like a greasy roundabout in the wet!  Or tyres tested on sports bikes etc, only a fraction of your riding will be spent at high lean angles, what matters is wet performance, braking stability, wear rates.   

Just be aware many tyre places will tell you, you need later versions. the 2CT is crap, they don't make anymore etc, etc.  It's just because they get better margins on the latest tyre and went to flog you them, money in their pocket.
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So while I was asleep this morning my new tyre gets delivered, and the instructions were to check it was the right one on the spot, but after asking the courier to wait a sec so I could be woken up he stated it was the right name and address then drove off.


I've just h as d a look and I've unwittingly ordered a POWER 5 instead of a Road 5  :groan


Seeing as all my efforts of research went into the Road 5 I know sod all about this Power 5 tyre, and it just came from Andorra (Spain/France) so it's not gonna be fun swapping it.


Does anyone know if these are just as good? I'll probably end up keeping it but notice that the tread pattern is quite a bit different, and i focus more towards bad weather riding.


In fairness the first few reviews I just read said they are good in the wet and that's what i really wanted to hear, but does anyone have any personal experience at all?