Tyres? What do you use?

[emaN]

Currently trying Diablos...mainly 'cos the fast boys rate them 'round the Isle of Man. I figure if they're good enough for them, at those speeds, on those roads... Having said that, in the wet I prefer the Mich Pilot Roads I had on before these...saved me BIG time once!

[jimbo600]

Well I use Metzeler tyres for everything. SportecM1's for the road but recently have fitted Racetecs and they really are fantastic. I would recommend everybody try them at least once. Amazing tyres.

[Zapf]

Same as u Dova... just finished my BT014's.. am going to try some Sportec M1's front and rear... had M1 Fronts before and they were good on the SV.

Want something that doesn't wear out that quick... so will seee.

[Sensei]

M1 front Supercorsa Rear

[DEATH_INC.]

I'm surrently running a Dunlop D218 front and a D220 rear (200),Farking awesome,have never even moved on me. Even on the track they work well.
Love the 218 rear too,but only 950k's was a little un-called for(see my writeup).
I hate Diablo's.The single worst tyres I've ever used.

[BLACKYOSHI1000]

DOVER YA KNOW I RODE ON PILOT POWERS THEY ARE A GREAT FUKIN TYRE BUT I FOUND THE FRONT WAS A LITTLE SLOW TURNING IN SO NOW IM ON DUNLOP`S 208 RR`S FRONT AND REAR
THE RIDER AND BIKE FUKING LUV THEN BUT THEY WONT LAST AS LONG AS THE PILOT`S 4000 K`S FOR MICH 2500 K`S FOR THE DUNLOP REAR
SO I MAY GO PILOT POWER REAR AND A DUNLOP 208 RR FRONT SO THE BLACK BITCH STILL TURN`S IN NICE

[Speedy]

i know i only have a small bike but i find pirrelis shite!! i like pilotpowers and bridgestones bt 45 , bt010 , the pirrelis farking slid all over the place but the others just hold all the way through the corners dnt last newhere as long but who cares! hurray 4 having no muney

[XTC]

I use and recommend continental's TKC80 front and Kenda K270 rear!

[miSTa]

I like my Z6's, they do everything I want and more. Had M1's before that great tyre but didn't give me enough kms. For me I reckon the Z6 front is better than the M1 front.

[justsomeguy]

Looking for advice:


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19278

anyone care to offer their opinion?

[Teflon]

I've just replaced my BT-014's with a set of Pirelli Diablos. I don't have as much confidence in them and even my pillions have said they slide like a greased dwarf. What to get next once I fuck these up?

What are your experiences with rubber? (On the bike please!!)

I use Shinkos. For budget tyres they are good. Plus they slow me down, which is good thing.

Super Corsers are my pick, but they don't last.

Fucking hate Avons.

Had a Pilot on not long ago, gave me the shits when they were cold.


Tempted to fit a set of corsers next, just for a laugh.

[Waylander]

Metzler ME880 for me. Doin good too. Long lasting, excelent grip even in the rain.

Just one problem though... For some fuck off reason no one in NZ can get them in a 100/90-19 wich is the size of my front tyre. Means I'm gonna actually have to go tyre shopping again when I need new ones.

[SixPackBack]

Looking for advice:


http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...ad.php?t=19278

anyone care to offer their opinion?

The person who started the thread has a 1000...he needs big boys tyres JSG lmao [go for the dunlops on the 250]

[Two Smoker]

I use Metzler Racetechs on my 600... probably going to go back to supercorsa's though...

For you, i would use Pilot Powers....

[Toast]

Metz Racetecs: Stickier than you'll ever need (maybe new Pilot Race better? not sure)

Pilot Powers: Stunning all-round tyre, great grip, even better control, good wear.

Anything will do in the dry really though...just check out those old racers on plastic tyres.