Tyre choice

[fazerdude1]

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]

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]

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]

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

:agree
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]

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]

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]

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

[Robfzs]

pilot road 2's doing well on my fazer

[Freddie]

It's got to be Bridgestones on a Yamaha

[Skinbeatersam]

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


Great in this interchangeable weather.

[Slimted]

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

[MissB]

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

[Oxygen]

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]

has anyone tried maxxis ?

[fazerdude1]

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

[bwizz]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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....