Tyre recommendations ZZR6

[jimspeed]

Ok guys I am going to get a pair of new tyres for my ZZR600 (E7) and have around £160 to spend on a pair which seems to get me some decent makes like Dunlop etc on ebay or M&P.
Can anyone recommend a good tyre that will do me ok, I mainly commute 4 miles to work then have a ride about on the way home etc, I'm not the next Rossi but would like something that will give me confidence in the corners, not too concerned about how long they last as I don't do a massive mileage in a year (4K ish).
sizes are 160-60 r17 and 120-60 r17 I can fit myself so thats no problem
I just have no idea whats regarded as good or crap to be honest.
cheers
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Hyosung cruise 125(passed test on, sold) Kawasaki el 252 (better than expected but sold on) Kawasaki GPZ500S first "big"bike.(sold) ZZR600 E5..Z750 2007,ER5, currently on a 2008 Enfield bullet electra x and loving it..
,"Alpha-9: Is there any correlation between dyno rod and dyno kits?"

[stonesie]

I know 3 people who still use the Pilot Road 1 on fairly sporty bikes for general riding and hooning with no complaints.

https://www.moto-tyres.co.uk/


Thats where I got my tyres from although they are over your budget I can't fault them (Metzeler M5)

[The Tot]

Take your pick of the generation of sports tyres that include

Dunlop Roadsmarts
Micheline Pilot Road 2's
Bridgestone BT-021's

It's swings and roundabouts and personal preference. They all do very well in the wet, dry and cold. They don't take ages to warm up and will generally be good for 8-10k miles on a 600.

I can't see myself changing for the Sportsmarts or Roadsmart 2's anytime soon. My ZX6R had roadsmarts, and Roadsmarts are the only thing that's ever graced my blade over the last 5 years! All in all, I've been wearing Roadsmarts for a good 7 years now and am happy with how predictable and confidence inspiring they are.
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The Tot 2019 Z1000SX - 2007 R1
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[barrkel]

[The Tot]

Nah, I DID say THAT generation of tyres - so BT-021!

My mate on his CBR600 F-S found no issues with them whatsoever. Put it simply Essential Rubber in London said "Pick whichever one you like the tread of!" For sportier bikes, the Roadsmarts and PR2's were the subject of much debate back in the day and were commendable. If you have a long search back, you can see countless feedback of people all vouching for any of the 3 tyres.

The current generation of tyres are a good 20-30 quid more expensive, so if you wish to save money, Roadsmarts were the cheapest out of any of them, and offered a very good overall compromise.
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[moppy]

I have pirelli diablos on my ZZR and would recommend them

[garth]

[BigDan1190]

[neatbik]

I never had any problems with BT021's, apart from the front wearing funny.

[jimspeed]

Cheers guys I've found this
https://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=901971&tier1url=Tyres&tier2url=Tyre-Offers&tier3url=Michelin
which seems like a decent deal not sure what postage charge is but I'm guessing abound a tenner. well in budget and good reviews by the looks of it.
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Hyosung cruise 125(passed test on, sold) Kawasaki el 252 (better than expected but sold on) Kawasaki GPZ500S first "big"bike.(sold) ZZR600 E5..Z750 2007,ER5, currently on a 2008 Enfield bullet electra x and loving it..
,"Alpha-9: Is there any correlation between dyno rod and dyno kits?"

[UnspeedySam]

[mysterious_rider]

contimotions all the way on my zed if i can afford.
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[P.]

Looking at current prices on oponeo... Pirelli Diablos look like fair value.

In fact... I'm going to order a rear for when I go to Spain.

[moppy]

[P.]

I've ridden on a Corsa 3, essentially the same pattern, probably a little more sport based.

No trouble on a litre bike, more than enough for a 6.

[johnsmith222]

I always go with pilot road 1's for my ZZR600.

I put road 2's on my 9R.

[Stonefly]

I just changed a pair of BT021's on my E7 for a pair of Pilot Road 1's.
Never had any problems with the BT's TBH and they lasted a good while, but yes, the front did wear a bit funny and the rear eventually squared off. I have only had the Pilots on for a couple of days but they do feel a lot different and are inspiring confidence already. Not tried them in the wet as its errrrrrr, not actually rained yet!
I got them fitted at TST in Warrington for £165 inc balancing (to loose wheels).
M&P do them for under £145 plus postage and then you need to get them fitted, unless you can do it yourself.
I didnt want to do them myself cos it was cold and the wheels are 'kin filthy and i didnt want to get my nice clean soft hands all cold and grimey!
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Previous....Yamaha FS1E, Honda SS50, Suzuki AP50, BSA Bantam D14, Honda CD175, Honda CB250N, Kawasaki Z250A3, Yamaha RD250E, Kawasaki Z400, Kawasaki Z500, Kawasaki GPz550, Honda NTV600, Kawasaki GT750, Kawasaki Z1000R, Kawasaki GPX250

[jimspeed]

Cheers guys , I went with the road pilots from m and p £148 delivered. I have use of a true fitting machine at work so I can fit them . Hopefully get them on in the next week or so, everyone seems to like them so I guess they must be good.
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Hyosung cruise 125(passed test on, sold) Kawasaki el 252 (better than expected but sold on) Kawasaki GPZ500S first "big"bike.(sold) ZZR600 E5..Z750 2007,ER5, currently on a 2008 Enfield bullet electra x and loving it..
,"Alpha-9: Is there any correlation between dyno rod and dyno kits?"