Tyre recommendations?

[P.]

Hey.

I've had a set of Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR's on the bike now for <1300 miles The rear is coming down to the wear marker faster than a whores underwear reaches her ankles.

Front looks brand new, running correct pressures, not really been thrashing the bike on straights, although did ride to Sonisphere, race a decent car.. but that was for about 3 miles

Any recommendations, 120 70 17 and 190 55 17..

Im looking for a tyre than lasts relatively well (more so than 2500 miles ) and offers decent grip, doesnt have to be edge to edge 100mph corner grip, I'd just not like to slide on molten tarmac.. Mr BT021

[DrDonnyBrago]

Have you tried any of the multi compound sports touring tyres? Loads of companies are offering them atm, michilen, pirelli, avon, dunlop etc etc and they offer a good compromise between grip and life.

I use the pirelli Angle STs and my brother uses pilot road 2s. Mine are used mostly for commuting with the odd weekend blast - they have been excellent and I have never had a slide or scare, my brothers have been used for day to day stuff and a few trackdays. Think his are at 6/7k now and there is still a bit of meat on them, mine are at 2.5k and there is loads left.

[UrbanRacer]

Pirelli rosso's. Lasted me ages and did a trackday with them. That was on a gsxr 1000

[P.]

I've had the Pirelli Angel ST, Fantastic tyres, Did 8k and the rear looked new Only problem I have with them is the cost... If I can find a rear cheap enough, i'll grab it.

My brother in law has Rosso's, he swears by them, but also he thinks you NEED 1000cc on the road, also thinks it should be the law that you wear every piece of safety gear possible, doesnt go above any speed limits and rides like a tart... So I cant judge by his recommendation

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[P.]

[Chalky.]

Pirelli Diablo/Rosso!

[Old Git Racing]

Another vote here for Rosso Corsa's.

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[waffles]

Ive got some Road 3's on the gixer, downside is that they are pretty pricey but I rate them. Plus whenever I park the bike up and meets theres usually a few people who have to kneel down and take a closer look as they are pretty weird lookin'.
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[evoboy]

Road 2's are good. Diablo Corsa's are good. Avon Vipers are good.

BT021's are not...

Only tyres i dont have any confidence in.
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[clancy]

BT016s ? i found them to be amazingly grippy.

or BT003s ? but i doubt they will last 5 minutes to be honest, id go for the bt016, i am very impressed with them
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[Casper]

So rather than ride to your ability you want to ride to the tyres.

[P.]

[jimbothe]

I think I have a pair of Metzeler raceteks that are that size. They are scrubs but with some tidy tread on.
Let me check the sizes when I get home and if they are good you're welcome to come pick them up
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[P.]

[Casper]

[jimbothe]

Just checked and yes they are the exact sizes you need. Like I say the tread is tidy, not all gnarled up, decent amount of it left considering they don't come with a great deal in the first place.
I'm in Haverhill so when/if you fancy riding over you're welcome to them.
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[jimbothe]

Either or mate, I don't mind. If I can get some packaging I can always send them to you.
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[Paulington]

I've got BT016s on the GSXR which are what come with the bike (not the original set though! !) and I can rate them pretty well. Very good grip for spirited riding however on hot days they have a tendency to blister which is detrimental to the grip they give. This is due to the way the compounds are arranged though.

Apart from that, I've thrown a fair bit of abuse at them on the GSXR and they've stood up to it pretty well. They are good enough for trackdays on big motorcycles too. They can handle a good thrashing in the rain also.

People are reporting about ~3000-4000 miles before the rear starts to square off and go, but of course that is dependant on your riding!

My next tyres will either be Supercorsa SPs or Bridgestone R10s, more likely the Supercorsa SPs, heard very good things about them on my bike.

As for tyres, for bikes we've always bought them on eBay, cheaper on there and the tyres are the same. .
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