New tyres for my ZX14?

[scooter]

Hello fellow Kiwibikers. My latest addition to the family is now in need of a new set of tyres. Only managed just over 4000 ks on the original Bridgies so I am keen to try something else that might last a bit longer. I had a good run on a pair of Metzler Z6s on my ZRX but am keen to get some other opinions on what to get this time. Cheers...:wait::wait::wait:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

Try Kwaka14 (Sean) and Barbender (Rona), they're both good old Ninja 14 owners (tho Rona doublecrossed by buying a Tuono - shame!) and have tried a few tyres between them. Sean may even be able to do you a deal on some - he works at Motohaus.

[puddytat]

Pilot Power Road 2ct...Done over 10000ks on this set AND I just got another warrant. Probably another thou left in it on rear,but the front'd last another rear I reckon. I dont commute on them so I dunno how they'd last with townie riding, but they stick like shit, are great in the wet & Ive also done trackdays on 'em.:2thumbsup

[scooter]

10k on Pilot Powers now thats impressive. I could never get more than 5 on my ZX10. Have they changed that much in a couple of years...???

[yod]

2ct's were damn good on my RF

Meanie was very impressed with Avon Storms on his Concours

[puddytat]

Yeah Ive been kinda surprised myself !!. Most of its been fanging too,there aint no little fat dude on the edges no more, but also did a 3000k round trip of da Nth Isl pretty well loaded up. Maybe its the horsepwer/weight differance,suspension settings ??

[86GSXR]

Yep, the Pilot Road 2's are very durable and I'd consider them one of the best all round road tyres. Real hard in the centre and brilliantly sticky on the sides. You should easily get 7-10+ K out of a rear depending on how hard you ride. Sarah's Daytona's getting Pirelli Diablo Rosso's soon, looking forward to comparing the two.

[yod]

will be interesting to see what sort of km's i get out of the road attacks on the 'bird - i'd say they've done around 2-3000 already

[iwilde]

M3's.........

[Quasievil]

I got about 8000kms on my rear Diablo, thats on my ZX14r, but there are heaps of options, but if your into tyre life dont go getting a racy tyre like Diablo corsa or Power etc as you will chew it out in a heartbeat.

[Wheeliemonsta]

Gidday Scooter,
Stick with the Z6's - have run them religiously on my 12 & will be hard pressed to change, they just "work" on big bikes ...

Cheers

:rockon:

[Tony.OK]

Bayride in Tauranga have all sort on sale at the mo,really good prices if ya get in quick............http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73581

[The Pastor]

I Get 5000 Klicks Out Of A Set Of Tyres. I Ride A 250....

[Hitcher]

Avon Storms should perform better and wear longer than PR2s. I have tried all of the above and am sold on Storms.

[scooter]

Lots of interesting feedback to 'chew' over people..thanks. Hey iwilde what sort of mileage are you getting from the M3s on the 14...??? I know the Z6's are a good thing but I am kinda keen to try something different. The Avon Storms sound interesting too....Ahhh decisions decisions....:blink::blink::blink:

[BarBender]

Most of the brands mentioned are good.
Re the tyre wear/grip - My experience has been that the right suspension settings for my weight and type of riding were my first port of call.

Unit/DMNTD are 14 owners and rate the original Powers. They got 12,000ks. In fact most of the Busa owners I know also rate them.

[Nonbeliever]

depends on your riding style

the pilotroad2 is an eccelent allrounder

m3's are aimed at a more performance oriented usage, but they last well.

they would be my choice

[Owl]

I really like the Storm's as well, but my next tyre will probably be the PR2. Not that I don't believe Hitcher, but it's something I need to check out for myself. Pilot Powers are great, but I only managed 4500km out of the two I've had!

[Dschubba]

7000k on OEM BT14's, 12000km Conti Road Attacks on my ZX14.
Just put another set on- great tyre.

[scooter]

Thanks for the input team. After much constipation...opps...you know what I mean, I opted to try out a pair of Pilot Road 2's. Haven't had a chance to get out on them yet but will keep you posted on how they perform and hold up to the abuse. Thanks again:niceone::niceone::niceone::niceone:....Scoot er

[homer]

Gidday Scooter,
Stick with the Z6's - have run them religiously on my 12 & will be hard pressed to change, they just "work" on big bikes ...

Cheers

:rockon:

so true , and keep the pressure up to 39 psi or 40 psi
have done about 6500 km on my rear now and it should go another 3 or 4 k yet

[ritchtheitch]

so Scooter, what did you go for in the end - and what's the verdict? :whistle:

[ritchtheitch]

whoops, sorry musta been on page one.. :sleep:

[scooter]

Pilot Road 2's ritchtheitch. Haven't had a chance to get out on them even to scrub them in yet....hopefully this weekend

[NZsarge]

Pilot Road 2's ritchtheitch. Haven't had a chance to get out on them even to scrub them in yet....hopefully this weekend


Wadda ya think?
Just bought a 14 myself and would be keen to hear what you think of the PR 2's so far.

[crash harry]

I've got Pilot Road 2's on the R1 (not that it's a brilliant comparison to the 14 but I'm still having my say!). They're a really good road tyre is all I can say. I've never run out of grip on them and they warm up real fast.