Baffled by all the tyre options!

[trisers]

Wheeled the bike out to day to be greeted by a flat tyre oh joy...looks like its leaking on a previous plugged repair (i'm the second owner).

Tyre's almost worn out anyway (BT 015) so i'm now in the market for a pair.

Bikes a cbr1000rrb (2011) and the battleaxes were the OE standard fit, i'm no hooligan so i'm not looking for track performance...i'm proud to say my tyres have a 1" chicken strip and the rear looks like its also squared off a bit (yeah i'm a straight line hero )

So...what would the good BCF collective recommend as replacements for generally fair weather riding, sometimes in the damp, rarely in the cold, always on the road.

Not so worried about durability, more safety when i do give it the beans!

[Slacker24seve...]

PR3 or 4. There's no point getting anything sportier if you won't use it and they're more than capable enough for road riding.
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[Alex A]

I'd recommend Bridgestone S20EVOs. I've used them on four different bikes now, and can't fault them. They're very grippy (similar to Supercorsas IMO), but they also last well (especially when not ridden hard) , and work very well in the cold/wet. And they're ~£180 a pair from Oponeo!

If you do big miles, then some sport touring tyres might be better still, but even if you don't ride hard, you can never have too much grip.

[monkeybiker]

How do you know it's leaking from the repair? It could be the valve.

For tyres I always get touring tyres as they last longer and less prone to squaring off on long runs. They normally have a dual compound so hard the middle for better life and soft at the sides for better grip in the corners.

[trisers]

Oh it's definitely leaking at the repair...can even feel it as well as hear it when i inflate the tyre

[Enduro Numpty]

Not long since I fitted Bridgestone T30 Evos to my Fireblade. Seem ok but nothing like as grippy and confidence inspiring as S20's

[Matt B]

Michelin PR3.

Excellent tyres in the wet and the dry and they last really well. They tend not to square off too badly which will be good for you
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[-Monty-]

Another vote for the PR3. Got them on my Speed Four and have done many motorway miles on the continent, with no sign of squaring yet, and excellent grip on the twisty roads.
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[BigDan1190]

Another vote for PR3 or PR4. Just no need for any other tyre for road riding.

For anyone who begs to differ and says they need something stickier - if you're pushing these so hard that they slip, you need to be on a track.

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[waffles]

I would also recommend PR3's, I've had mine for 10,000 miles and they are still good for plenty more. Mine had done two track days, one holiday to the continent for a thrash and commuting along motorways plus the usual weekend trips. They are just ever so slightly starting to square off. They handle equally well in wet and dry and have given me a lot of confidence in my bike
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[trisers]

Well my BT015's have lasted about 6k (half of that in my time of ownership)...there's still more than 1k left in the front.

Having read all the suggestions i think i'll go with the PR3's...read a few reviews online and they generally seem to reflect the great BCF collective so thanks for all the input

[The Tot]

IF you want a good compromise and want to stick with the bridgestones, S20 Evo Front and a 190/55 T30 rear. The R1 came with S20s and I liked angular profile they had. If the S20 is agile, I'd say the T30 is more stable. What have the guys said over at fireblades.org?

PR3's generally get a good nod, but I've been happy with the combo of S20/T30. I think I'll be trying Pilot Roads when my tyers are due next year.
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[staffo]

M7RR's. Sports touring tyre, but good enough for trackdays/knee downs and good wet grip. most get around 8k out of fastish riding.

Switched from supercorsa's that i got 3k out off and not missed them yet.
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[DJP]

PR2/3/4 on anything purely road-going.
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[gonzo1]

It really is a matter of trial and error......a particular tyre that works well on one bike may not work well on another, so recommendations are based on a particular riders bike.Also,dual compound tyres are a bit decieving,the harder compound in the middle is actually no harder than normal......it's just that the edges are softer than normal.So don't be fooled into thinking that if you buy a dual compound tyre that it will square off more slowly than a good quality single compound because it won't.If you don't like leaning into corners too much,dual compound tyres are not worth the extra money,stick with a good quality single compound.

[Fizzer Thou]

Many big bike tyres are dual compound nowadays it seems.To buy a single compound tyre would mean being much more selective.

As to what tyre suits which bike,so many people that I know have opted for the PR3s that I now have them fitted to both my Exup1000 and my R1.This decision was mainly guided by a friend who has had them fitted to his '07 Blade for many years.

https://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/WiNot_Rhencullen/Bikes/20150415_181032_zpsbnmjjnrx.jpg
https://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv23/WiNot_Rhencullen/Workshop/20150717_155252_zpsrtw3qgkp.jpg

During a recent ride we were not hanging about and I was pleased that I had the confidence to really push the bike through its paces.

I have heard about PR4 fronts not giving the same feedback as the PR3,but all the time that I can buy a PR3 120/70x17 for £72 and a 180/55x17 for £92 then I will continue to buy and fit those.

As for fitting new tyres,it is easy with the right tools
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[DrDonnyBrago]

Haven't read the replies but I'll just n+1 any PR3/PR4 recommendations.