Tyres for My ZXR250

[qldzxr250a]

Hey all i know there are hundreds of post regarding tyres (314 to be exact)

but not really sure about my choices.

My bike currently has:

Front: GT501F Arrowmax 110/70 - 17 - 54
Rear: GPR 80 Arrowmax 140/60 R18 64h

I am a boy racer and do like to push my bike..
I didn't mind the dunlops but they had a tendency to skip out a bit when pushed but as this was my first bike not sure if that just normal or not.

Just wonder what you guys can recommend for my bike. and if possible approximate prices??

Cheers all.

p.s sorry to keep posting this subject but all i was getting was tyres for all you 1000cc lucky bastards.....

[Racey Rider]

The Dunlop GPR70 is the more 'sporty' of the GPR range.

[mini_me]

I used to run a pirelli mtr01 110/70 on the front and a dunlop gpr80 140/60/18 on teh rear and i never had any trouble from them
except when the front let go on me and sent me into a fence post and pulling it out of the ground but that another story
and i used to push my 250 pretty hard
m/m

[Mr Skid]

I am a boy racer and do like to push my bike..

Try leaving your fuel tap on reserve.

[Zapf]

Try leaving your fuel tap on reserve.

LOL... Skid had a few skidding experiences on those Arrowmax's didn't you...

Didn't I warn you about them many times....

[SuperDave]

I'm running Bridgestone BT92 on the rear and a BT96 on the front. So far I'm very happy with them. They set me back just under $400 for a set fitted. However they are not as sticky as the BT39ss that I used to run on my FXR, possibly its just a matter of learning a 250s limits as its completely different to riding the wee 150.

[Mr Skid]

LOL... Skid had a few skidding experiences on those Arrowmax's didn't you...

Yes, they're as bad as 014's eh?

Whats with the hammer? Is that your special technique for fixing broken gsxrs? I thought EPOXY glue and KENAD-IT were the shiz?

Any way back to tires. I'd recommend a BW201 front and TW42 rear.

[qldzxr250a]

Yer the arrows do have this tendancy to forego traction at times.

so far it seems:

Bridgestone BT92 on the rear and a BT96
and
BW201 front and TW42 rear

hows the wear/grip levels in compar. to gpr80 etc??

once again thanx all.

[justsomeguy]

The Dunlop GPR70 is the more 'sporty' of the GPR range.

Just got a set - good tyres.

But they wear out very quickly. Mine didn't look new after just 100ks of medium paced riding.

[qldzxr250a]

well just got back from my friendly local and looks like im going to get the GPR70's he reckons "they stick like shit to a blanket" and that ill get prolly 5000 outta them which is ok cause the urge for a bigger bike is growing strong within me....

thanks all again 4 input. much apprec.

for those interested.

140/60 r18 Rear $AUD220 fitted
110/10 r17 front $AUD169 fitted.

was pretty happy with that.

[justsomeguy]

140/60 r18 Rear $AUD220 fitted
110/10 r17 front $AUD169 fitted.

was pretty happy with that.

Good price a bit cheaper than here. Go for it.

[MSTRS:Me]

140/60 r18 Rear $AUD220 fitted
110/10 r17 front $AUD169 fitted.

was pretty happy with that.

That'll give your wallet some practice for when you get into litre bikes...

[Zapf]

Yes, they're as bad as 014's eh?

Whats with the hammer? Is that your special technique for fixing broken gsxrs? I thought EPOXY glue and KENAD-IT were the shiz?

Any way back to tires. I'd recommend a BW201 front and TW42 rear.

Yes... 014's with hard sidewall... and the legendary Colemans after sales suspension setup (crank everything to the hardest) I have to thank for...

Well.... think my EPOXY and KENAD-IT worked better than your effort on the CBR250 :P

[Zapf]

Just got a set - good tyres.

But they wear out very quickly. Mine didn't look new after just 100ks of medium paced riding.

coming from someone who goes thru a chain in 5000 km...