Tire recommendations (model and where to buy?)

loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Hi folks,

I'm looking for a recomendation on some sports tires for my 02 R6. Just want a general purpose sports tire, I ride daily but would prefer something grippy and softer never the less.

Ideally I would like to not spend too much on the set, as I notice the price goes up steeply for some models of tire.

Also if anybody knows a cheap source to order them from online I'd appreciate the tip.

Thanks,
Rich
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the grim reaper · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Jun 2005 Karma :

Round and Black on ebay (roundandblack) have loads in stock and are cheap and fast. I use them and fit myself, quite a few of my mates get me to fit theirs too and I always buy from round and black.

Dunlop qualifiers get good reviews but it depends on the bike, maybe some other R6 owners can help.

Cheers

Grim
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Mr.Everready · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2003 Karma :

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LuckyDip23 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Karma :

+1 for round and black.
just got my pirelli diablo stradas from them for £151 - was far cheaper than anywhere else.
quick delivery too.
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Glen · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Nov 2006 Karma :

+1 for Pirelli Diablos Strada Thumbs Up

Found them great for a spirited commute to work in all weathers on my ZX6R.

Stoo · PoshBoy Joined: 11 May 2006 Karma :

I bought my last pair from https://www.sticky-stuff.co.uk/

free delivery seems to make it about the same price as the eBay shop. They do triple deals too if you find yourself shreading the rear!

Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Conti Road Attacks were awesome on my 400. Thumbs Up

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The Tot · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Jun 2004 Karma :

Well i'm going to bash dunlop qualifiers again! Good grip and longevity, very stable tyre and warms up quickly. 150 a pair from roundandblack for the 180 sizes - 141 for 160 size.

I think Pirelli Diablos are good since they do the special 120/65 profile for the R6 because the 70's don't have good clearance.

Expect 4500 miles from a set of dunlop qualifiers in all sorts of riding (motorway - sunday hoons etc). They're easily the most confident tyre i've tested because i prefer stability over flickability in corners.
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loply · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Atm I am drawn between Metzler SportTech M1's which are quite cheap (£139 the pair) and I rode the balls off them on my SV on road and track without problems.

And the Dunlop Qualifiers which are a few quid more but potentially more grippy?

I'm unsure really though. It might come down to tread pattern coolness Laughing

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