Best touring tyres for NZ road conditions?

[RentaTriumph]

Hi Guys

Currently I run Bridgestone BT 020's on my Triumph Sprint. I reckon I will get 6000km out of the rear tyre before it needs replacing. I have been told to try Michelin Pilot Road 2's.
The bike is used almost exclusively for highway riding so is the Michelin Pilot Road 2's the best tyre I should use for our roads here in New Zealand?.

[200BUSA]

Try Metzler z6 should get 8-10k out of them.Hard centre soft sides.nice tire.

[Colapop]

I've got pilot road 2's. Put about 1000 miles on them so far. Early days, but they seem good.

[MSTRS:Me]

Got PR2s on the 750 - 4000 miles so far and holding shape as well as the road

[tri boy]

Got metz z6 on the 95 Daytona. All good. Had Pirelli Diablo's and Bridgestones previous, but the Z6's will do me for the future.

[jafar]

Hi Guys

Currently I run Bridgestone BT 020's on my Triumph Sprint. I reckon I will get 6000km out of the rear tyre before it needs replacing. I have been told to try Michelin Pilot Road 2's.
The bike is used almost exclusively for highway riding so is the Michelin Pilot Road 2's the best tyre I should use for our roads here in New Zealand?.

I got over 10,000 out of a BT020 rear on my cb1300. I have replaced it with a Pirelli Diablo Strada & that seems to be a better wearing tyre than the BT 020.

Michelin Pilot Road 2 is a dual compound tyre & they were having 'issues' with wear when I was looking for tyres. I'm not sure if it was just a bad batch or a inherent problem from the dual compound, it would pay to ask a few questions before buying them.

[cowboyz]

big vote for the pilot road 2s. I rode them for over 12000k on the back of the 9 in a mix of commuting/ highway riding to some pretty irresponible back road riding and they never let me down once. Great tyre that lasts.

Went for the MeZ4 cause they were dirt cheap and find them ok up to legal speed limits. Had 5 unexpected slides on them so far when giving the bike a nudge in the tight stuff but in saying that rode Manfield trackday yesterday on them and only had one slide out of the hairpin. They dont let go big time, just enough to keep you on your toes. The Z6 is a way better tyre from what I hear.

[homer]

Try Metzler z6 should get 8-10k out of them.Hard centre soft sides.nice tire.

Yep go for roadtec z6 i go t a new rear about 800km ago and really cant see any sign of wear yet " well if there is its like a quarter of a mill "

You need to run them at 40 psi for the best mileage

had pilot roads there just shit and sooner i get the front off the better

[RiderInBlack]

Try Metzler z6 should get 8-10k out of them.Hard centre soft sides.nice tire.

Yep, Z6's for "Roxanne". Good in the wet and average 10,000km out of them.

[Blackbird]

Avon Storms - best tyre I've ever had on the Blackbird, especially in the wet. Never had a tyre which inspires so much confidence when ridden hard. Initial intermittent problems with front tyre balance have now been solved with a slight change to the manufacturing process.

[homer]

Yes avons are wicked tyres but what about the cost

[limbimtimwim]

I got about 10000km out of a Z6 on my GXR750 with a pillion and baggage about 2/3 of the time.

I kept them stupid over-inflated, like >43psi, most of the time and they were fine. Let them down for a track day. I had a minor rear slide with them at a trackday too, but I didn't crash.

There might be a better tyre than the Z6, but I think most people would be happy with it.

[miSTa]

Just replaced 020s on the Duc with PR2s last week, only done 1200km on them so far but still look like brand new. The PR2s are a huge improvement on the 020s (not that I had/have a problem with the 020s).

[Jinx3d]

I found these to be great, somethiong others have not metioned, the rear holds a good shape all the way till the end, none of this squaring off leaving you with two edges that leave the bike wriggling when you turn in. Lasted well and grip well.

[Blackbird]

Yes avons are wicked tyres but what about the cost

Cost? Don't think there is much difference compared to other tyres but cost isn't a factor when protecting my arse, same as a good helmet and clothing.