tyres?

brett750 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 10 Dec 2009 Karma :

hi,

im looking into getting some new tyres for my zx6r j1. the ones on are bt020's i think and i dont like the feel of them when leaning into corners. im not a super fast knee down rider but im not a slow rider either.

ive been swayed towards a dunlop qualifier or pirrelli. ive never bought any new tyres so dont know where to start with makes e.c.t. so thought best to ask on here.

im not bothered if they're expensive as tyres are important and i only do 2-3 k a year so thats ot really an issue either.

mr.kris · Traffic Copper Joined: 11 Nov 2007 Karma :

pirellie ANGEL ST FTW last ages good grip stable wet or dry and u can give it some when ur on them to!
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brett750 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 10 Dec 2009 Karma :

would you prefer them over the dunlops or supercorsas?

i know i'll probably get slated for this but im a good weather rider so dont go out in rain unless i get caught out.. i have a car with heaters for this cold stuff. hence the 3k a year.

crazyjoyce · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 05 May 2009 Karma :

pilot road 2's, brilliant tyres with good grip, feedback and mileage

swiftb · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Karma :

COnti sport attacks, got them on my zx6r J1. Love em. Find them a lot better than previous Pirelli Diablos

https://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/themes/download/csa_testwinner_en.pdf

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I like the Corsa III's I've just got on my GSXR - lots of grip, including in the cold/wet. Life will probably last you the year.

If I was buying new tyres, this is what I'd buy (I just did Smile

) - I wouldn't go for new supercorsas on the road because of their tyre life, though would consider them second hand.

WishayKillie · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

I'd say either the Corsa III as they get really good reviews or the Diablo/ Rosso Corsa .
I've never had anything but Pirelli hoops on my bikes never had reason to change brand Thumbs Up

Currerntly got the Dragon Supercorsa Pro's on mine as that was what they are as standard just waiting on my front to wear out (some point in the next few months) and I'll prob go for either the Corsa III or stick with the SP's see how I feel at the time Smile

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c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

bacon · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Karma :

c-m · World Chat Champion Joined: 12 May 2006 Karma :

Aye pilot roads are excellent too.

Ad_87 · Nova Slayer Joined: 18 Mar 2008 Karma :

So is the pirelli angel street the latest and best all round tyre on the market? If not what is the latest technology?

bacon · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jan 2009 Karma :

the angel ST and road 2 are sport touring tyres, dual compund, hard in the centre for longer milage and sticky sides, plus they have great wet performance

If he is only doing 2-3k a year and doesnt mind needing a new set each year he could go for something sticky as opposed to an ST tyre, but the ST tyre should last a couple times longer.

here is a pretty good guide on tyre choice taken from BCT

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v218/mikejbry/TyreGuide.jpg

After these Road 2's im going to give Avon Storm 2 Ultras a go