Winter Rubber?

CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

The BT090 on the rear has finally got down to the limit marker, and after yesterdays adventure through the pissing rain and the arse sliding out at every roundabout i have concluded that summer has indeed fucked off for a while.

Seeing as i cant get a winter hack i will have to use the ZXR400 throughout the winter.

What do you lot suggest i put on my rims that will give me the most stability and grip this winter?

Cheers peeps.

Devils Advocate · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Apr 2009 Karma :

Not hard to guess what i`m about to say is it....
pilot road 2 Thumbs Up

(or anything similar )

Reppyboyo · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Sep 2006 Karma :

Pilot Road 2.
Roadsmarts
Angel ST.

bunglehaze · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Karma :

anyone tried the Metzeler Z6 interact yet??

leigh Smile

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The Original Muzza · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Karma :

I've just got the regular Z6 on my rear, feels a lot better in the wet than the Z4 did. Perchance next time I'll get some Interacts just to be a Metzeler whore.
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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

After much deliberation i have decided to go for the Metzeler Z6 jobbies 160/60/17 120/60/17

the best price i have found online is £182.77 + £8 delivery.

Can anyone on here better that?

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craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Roadsmarts.

I'd rate the ones fitted on my Superfour over my previously beloved Diablos.

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

I keep banging on about roadsmarts ALL the time so I'll bang on now. Works wonders on all the bikes ive ridden in winter, both on the blade and 6R. Finally got shot of the back, still 2mm on the rear but squared off after doing 1.5k miles on the motorway constantly. They lasted 7k on the 6R and still looked barely scrubbed in when I sold it! Round and black do roadsmarts for £180 delivered for 160/17 and 120/17. A sporty-ish, stable tyre that lasts!
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evoboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Karma :

Whatever.

Aslong as its round, black and made of rubber.

Or, instead of going on everyones reccomendations, try somthing different. M&P/Busters (boo-hiss) are/were doing Avon Vipers for £110 (120 front 160 rear)....

Allways slated Avons myself till i tried them....have run michelin (pilot sports and pilot powers), pirelli (diablo corsa 3) and bridgestone (BT014) on my zx6 and have found these avons to be the best so far...

But it all boils down to personal pref.

Cool

Seb · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Jul 2007 Karma :

Another vote for roadsmarts here, nothing special in the dry beyond warming up nice and quick, but they are hugely impressive in the wet Thumbs Up

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CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

Was doing some research and i have decided against getting the Metzelers. They seem to be used for much bigger bikes. 600+cc

They will be far to stiff on the arse of a ZXR me thinks. Im just gonna replace the BT090 i have on there at the moment. I know how it feels, i know how it grips etc etc.

SamJL · Nearly there... Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Karma :

Pilot Power 2CT

Can't even tell the roads are wet when its raining. They turn in great, and are so grippy its like your stuck to the road. Beware though, there not very progressive so if you ever do get them to there limits, which you won't on the road, they can let go without any notice! Awesome tyres though, espeically in the winter. They will never let go on the road, and there 2 compound aswell, so they won't wear out to quickly for grippy tyres.

I went for Diablo Corsa 3's, because I got them cheap, there as good as the Pilot Power's in the dry, if not a little better, heat up really quickly, but there not as good in the rain! Still an amazing tyre, a bit more neutral then the Pilot Power's, so they won't drop is as quickly, which some people like, I actually prefer a quick drop in and will probably get 2CT's next, or if its summer, I'll just get some scrubbed in Racetechs.

bunglehaze · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Karma :

I have the same experience as SamJL with the 2CT and Diablo Corsa III. the 2ct are superb in all conditions but really good in the wet. the corsa 3 had to be warm for any confidence and were actually a bit slippy when cold.

Very Happy

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SamJL · Nearly there... Joined: 14 Aug 2009 Karma :

I kind of wish I'd actually gone for the 2CT's now! The Corsa 3's are good, but they need to get hot and don't seem to drop in all that well, very stable tyre though!

CaNsA · Super Spammer Joined: 02 Jan 2008 Karma :

All valid points guys, but like i said before. The majority of tires mentioned on this thread are for heavier, bigger bikes innit.

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

If that's the case, BT-092's were good on my ZXR250. They're dual compound as far as I remember and they had similar profile to the 090, just more hardwearing. Almost like the pocketbike equivalent to the BT021. Give them a shout. Although, if the ZXR400 is 160kgish, roadsmarts will be fine for them. It's only about 13ish kg lighter than my 929 blade... or 20kg lighter than my old ZX6R. I think you'll be fine with any sport touring rubber.
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