Tyres for 600s

[B_A_B]

Right i had my first scare on my cbr6rr today.......did a quick overtake just out of a roundabout,clipped the white line and some dust and the back end slipped out big time!!!(almost highsided but i managed to keep hold and get it under control).

Its got some michelin pilot sports on atm and they`ve still got plenty of life in them but coz of what happened i don`t trust them now and want something else.

What are you 600 riders using on your bikes and how have you found them?
I`ve only just got this bike and i really don`t want it going in for repairs over summer coz the rubber let me down.......so i think i need some really sticky ones next to deal with the power...(no touring tryes!!)

Opinions....what`s best?

[Itchy]

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[Ichy]

I reckon a track day or a bit of advanced training might be money better spent. What happens when it happens on the new tyres?

The back end of a bike does slip occasionally, especially on white lines and bits of rubbish in the road, you need to get used to it and know how to react. What may feel like major sideways movement to you can be pretty small in real terms.

[cestrian]

I think that could happen with any tyres. I use Avon Azaro ST sport/touring tyres and despite being able to crank it right over, the tyres are easily grippy enough for my capabilities.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Sticky tyres work when hot. Unless you are going to really push it (which could easily see you having a short life on the road) then they are not going to be better than the sports touring tyres, just last less time and probably work far worse in the wet.

Problem seems to be that you went over a dodgy bit of road. The tyres are not the problem. The road is.

All the best

Keith
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[Pie-Roe]

I have the cheapest tyres for my sizing. I think they are BT45s. I was happy with them when they came on it, and seeing the receipts for them and the time and mileage between them, I'm quite happy with them.

I assume they are fine for commuting, as the previous owner commutes a lot, but there is a distinct lackage of hero blobs, so it would seem they are fine for cranking over probably giving it some too.

I don't think its the tyres. You should ride in all weathers more. I noticed in the ice the back would slide out considerably, not dangerously as long as you just backed off and didn't lean against it. On white lines its not a problem at all. Think how big a white line is, then think how big a drain cover is, then think how bad an entire road of ice is. As soon as it the tyre leaves whichever one, it regains traction.

Pyro
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[iooi]

Think about the tyres. You get some super grippy ones like the racers and what happens to them when a racer goes off line onto the dirty stuff......
The tyre picks up all the crap and its a while before its cleaned off so they can go full tilt again. So in effect they will be even worse on the road, which is covered in rubbish.
Stick to what you have got if they are fine the rest of the time. Hone you senses and try to avoid the crap on the road while on a angle.
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[MarJay]

[01dabreoo]

Metzler M3's feel awsome on my 400.

[alexhornet]

i have diablo's on my hornet 600, cant fault them at all but i chewed through one in 4000 miles.

[faith183uk]

dunlop sportmax

Ive been running the Pilot sport myself for a few years and really like them. But the best selling tyre from our place is the 207's sportmax. good price, great grip and lean angle believed tested at 50 degrees dry and 42 degress wet.

I have stickies on my gsxr750 and they are a nightmare, only put them on for the MOT off my SRAD track bike. without tyre warmers and our great roads they are crap until hot.

Have faith in your tyres though, white lines can be really slippery and no tyre regardless of make with stick to them, best to ease off throttle especially on bends if you anticipate running over them.

As long as you arent running GOLDENBOYS i think you will be fine

Think MAR JAY hit the nail on the head. Don't lose confidence in the bike or tyres.

I made a prick of myself just the other day pulling out my drive. Turned left on main road, opened throttle and lost rear end on cold tyres/cold road. Looked a right tit in front of everyone waiting for a bus. Luckily i didnt drop it, although the legs all over the place was embarrassing enough. Dont worry though i did the classic biker thing and road off down the road pretending to be looking at a problem at the rear of the bike like that was the cause and not my balls up.

[Ichy]

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I can barely tell the difference from touring and super sticky tyres these days, basically because I don't push it that far on the road. However, the Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer I had on ym zx6r seemed quite positive but only when warmed up.

[G]

Were your tyres warm?
I believe Pilot Sports are particularly bad grip-wise from cold.

While warm they should be fine - you won't get anything significantly grippier considering that you won't be keeping trackday tyres up to heat.

Pirilies should warm up faster - their track tyres are definitely much grippier from cold than the Pilot Race's - though about the same when warmed up.

As above; I'd be considering where you stick your tyres rather than what type they are... the best road tyre in the world still isn't going to grip on a patch of manure whatever compound you get .

[B_A_B]

o.k cheers for the replies lads.Some of the "rider error" comments might be true and i agree that`s "usually" the case...and don`t worry i haven`t taken what was said the wrong way.

I`ve never had that happen before crossing the white line so instinctively i blamed the rubber....but as said already if id`ve read the road a bit better id`ve seen the dried mud stacked up and backed off a bit....but i didn`t...lol
The sun and the absence of wet tarmac lulled me into a false sense of security...lol....lesson learned eh.

I think i`m gonna get some fresh tyres on it anyway just for personal satisfaction.....so i`ll have a good read over some reviews and find some that match my riding style.

cheers...

[timjim]

Bridgestone BT014s..used in all weathers..trust them 100%..get about 7000from a front and 4-5000 from a rear..perhaps a little more!!