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cbzdel · 01-25-2010, 05:48 PM

Anyone have any input for me?

My criteria:
-My bike is my only form of personal transportation (wife has a car, I dont) meaning I am a year round all weather rider (even was out in snow/ice)
-My majority of riding is on the freeway
-In the nice spring/summer/fall I head to the twistys maybe once a month for a group ride.
-All in all my riding is mostly straight

What do you have for me?? I also want to get the most life possible out of the tires, not something that is gone in a 6 months such as these stocker tires haha!

Also what are you thought on a wider rear? It will provide more contact area, so does that mean it will wear out slower, OR does that mean a larger area will wear out just as fast??

Thanks!

**99vengeur** · 01-26-2010, 08:29 AM

I don't have any actual specific tires to recommend as far as brand, that will be up to you to decide. However, what I will tell you is to get the dual-compound tires. They are made from two different density rubbers. Stiffer more durable rubber in the center of the tire for mostly straight riding/commuting. Softer rubber on the outsides of the tire for better grip in the twisties. This type of tire should give you the best of both worlds: traction for the occasional twisty mayhem and long tire life for commuting.

Now you just have to pick a brand and give us a review.

joloy133 · 01-26-2010, 11:54 AM

I researched tires for future purposes and the "michelin pilot road 2" were unanimously picked as outstanding tires. ( Using google and following threads, just getting info.) Both the Dunlop roadsmart and Bridgestones that came stock with our bikes were also rated well, except for the track. The newer Dunlop Q2 is something I'm considering as I rarely go out on wet days. FWIW

FZ1inNH · 01-26-2010, 12:05 PM

Hearing a lot of good about the new Pilot Road 2's. It's a dual compound which is great for slabbing with a harder rubber in the center that will last miles and miles, then a softer compound on the sides that grip for sport riding.

angelsneverlose · 01-27-2010, 02:20 AM

the new michelin power pure's are supposed to be great! (there replacing the 2ct's) and piliot powers...

angelsneverlose · 01-27-2010, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ1inNH

Hearing a lot of good about the new Pilot Road 2's. It's a dual compound which is great for slabbing with a harder rubber in the center that will last miles and miles, then a softer compound on the sides that grip for sport riding.

this is actually better then my above recommendation since i just read you dont need tires for heavier sport riding...

the power pures are for heavier street riding and track use... not for getting 10K plus miles out of them...

Bigevildoer · 01-27-2010, 05:50 AM

I've read alot of good things about the Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires...
Most common thing between professional riders was that they stick like crazy, but tend to give a harsher ride, and that they show very minimal signs of wear even after hard use on-track testing.

Superzoom · 05-04-2010, 06:40 AM

Are our stock tires the Bridgestone BT 021's?

If so, they are a dual compound tire and they seem to get pretty good reviews. I guess we're always looking for the next "best" thing, but I think the BT 021's are good, all-purpose tires.

**Diluted** · 05-04-2010, 06:42 AM

Some people got the Bridgestone BT021 tires stock. I got the Dunlop Roadsmart tires on mine.

**Diluted** · 05-04-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toofless

yeah, mine had the BT-021s... i have read some good reviews on them. The BT-023s are supposed to last longer and i guess replace the 021s? i got the set for $195 after taxes, so they were in my price range as well...

I know you let Jon ride your bike, did you ride his? What did you think of his Pirelli tires if you got to take a longer ride on them?

01-25-2010, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
cbzdel Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 222 Times in 105 Posts	I am looking at new tires Anyone have any input for me? My criteria: -My bike is my only form of personal transportation (wife has a car, I dont) meaning I am a year round all weather rider (even was out in snow/ice) -My majority of riding is on the freeway -In the nice spring/summer/fall I head to the twistys maybe once a month for a group ride. -All in all my riding is mostly straight What do you have for me?? I also want to get the most life possible out of the tires, not something that is gone in a 6 months such as these stocker tires haha! Also what are you thought on a wider rear? It will provide more contact area, so does that mean it will wear out slower, OR does that mean a larger area will wear out just as fast?? Thanks! __________________ 2009 De-Badged Raven FZ6R Mods: Intuitive Racing Sliders // Competition Werkes FE // Camcorder & GPS Mounts // Motrax Flush Mounts // Pazzo Shorties // K&N Air & Oil Filters // 6000k HID Kit // Red Wheel Stripes // Tank Slapper Kit // Oberon Fuel Tank Cap / /Axio Tail Bag // +1 Front Sprocket // Integrated Smoked LED Tail Light //

01-26-2010, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
99vengeur Administrator Bike: 2009 Yamaha FZ6R Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 2,657 Thanks: 719 Thanked 753 Times in 477 Posts	I don't have any actual specific tires to recommend as far as brand, that will be up to you to decide. However, what I will tell you is to get the dual-compound tires. They are made from two different density rubbers. Stiffer more durable rubber in the center of the tire for mostly straight riding/commuting. Softer rubber on the outsides of the tire for better grip in the twisties. This type of tire should give you the best of both worlds: traction for the occasional twisty mayhem and long tire life for commuting. Now you just have to pick a brand and give us a review. __________________ Robert 2009 Cadmium Yellow FZ6R//Intuitive Racing No-Cut Frame Sliders//Evotech Swingarm Spools//Two Brothers Racing V.A.L.E. Complete Carbon Fiber Exhaust//Two Brothers Racing JuiceBox//Driven AIS Blockoff Plates//Uscgduncan Fender Eliminator//Custom Garage Door Opener//Custom Painted Windscreen//Bi-xenon Projector Retrofit with Blue Angel Eye//More in the making...

01-27-2010, 05:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bigevildoer Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 254 Thanks: 1 Thanked 47 Times in 34 Posts	I've read alot of good things about the Pirelli Diablo Rosso tires... Most common thing between professional riders was that they stick like crazy, but tend to give a harsher ride, and that they show very minimal signs of wear even after hard use on-track testing. __________________ 2008 BUELL 1125R SUPERBIKE: DHM Fork/Bar/Swingarm Sliders, Bar End Mirrors, FE, FM Signals, Techspec Grip Pads, Comfort Seat, 6K HID Headlights, HMF Exhaust, EBR Race ECM, ZAS Fairings 2003 Suzuki SV1000 Track Bike Jackets: Nexo & Icon Leather, Icon Hooligan Battlecry Mesh Pants: Joe Rocket Leather, Kevlar Jeans Helmets: Shark S800 w/ Iridium Blue Visor, ICON Domain II Mechanica Gloves: Icon and Nexo

05-04-2010, 06:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Diluted Super Moderator Bike: '09 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 1,759 Thanks: 286 Thanked 333 Times in 247 Posts	Some people got the Bridgestone BT021 tires stock. I got the Dunlop Roadsmart tires on mine. __________________ Chris iR Frame Sliders // Targa FE // 6000K HID // Clear Double Bubble // Spiegler SS Brake Lines Last edited by Diluted; 05-04-2010 at 06:47 AM.

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01-26-2010, 11:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
joloy133 Senior Member Bike: FZ6R-Cadmium Yellow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Vallejo, CA (NorCal) Posts: 616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 99 Times in 79 Posts	I researched tires for future purposes and the "michelin pilot road 2" were unanimously picked as outstanding tires. ( Using google and following threads, just getting info.) Both the Dunlop roadsmart and Bridgestones that came stock with our bikes were also rated well, except for the track. The newer Dunlop Q2 is something I'm considering as I rarely go out on wet days. FWIW

01-26-2010, 12:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
FZ1inNH Super Moderator Bike: 2009 FZ1 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 569 Thanks: 346 Thanked 321 Times in 152 Posts	Hearing a lot of good about the new Pilot Road 2's. It's a dual compound which is great for slabbing with a harder rubber in the center that will last miles and miles, then a softer compound on the sides that grip for sport riding.

01-27-2010, 02:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
angelsneverlose Senior Member Bike: 2009 FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 242 Thanks: 6 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	the new michelin power pure's are supposed to be great! (there replacing the 2ct's) and piliot powers...

05-04-2010, 06:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
Superzoom Senior Member Bike: '10 FZ6R Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 379 Thanks: 42 Thanked 185 Times in 96 Posts	Are our stock tires the Bridgestone BT 021's? If so, they are a dual compound tire and they seem to get pretty good reviews. I guess we're always looking for the next "best" thing, but I think the BT 021's are good, all-purpose tires.