How much should a set of tyres cost?

[NutsyUk]

Maybe i was a little spoilt with my shitmoto. As I could get a set of tyres for the thing for roughly 80 quid...

Now my er6f, there is a little tread left on them so its not like they need replacing RIGHT NOW! but the back tyre does seem to have a slow puncture.

But on a quick google it looks like a set of tyres would cost a little over 200 quid D:

Is that right? That was me checking on Mytyres.

Is there a cheaper place to go for decent tyres, or is this just the normal cost of big bike tyres?
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[stinkwheel]

Sounds about right. about £80-90 for a front, £100-120 for a rear for a middle sized bike like that.
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[andys675]

you need to say where you are in the country?

in the midlands (coleshill) there's wheelhouse tyres

the black country north of Birmingham there's Addison tyres in tipton

Wrexham there's demon tweeks

Telford there's sticky stuff

all these guys specialise in tyres

you need to find a specialist, most shops just can't get the big discounts because they're not selling thousands, I can buy tyres as cheap on ebay as a trader I know
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[NutsyUk]

Thanks Stink, Well at least i know im not being ripped off there then

And im in sunny web finger norfolk
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Kawasaki ER6F 2007 650 Gonna sell as a project bike!
Lexmoto XTR S 125 Sold!

[wr6133]

£185 for a set of PR3 to fit your bike

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/moto-tyre-details/michelin-pilot-road-3-120-70zr17-58-w-front-tl-m-c#183065464

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/moto-tyre-details/michelin-pilot-road-3-160-60zr17-69-w-rear-tl-m-c#184396606

Factor another £15-20 for a fitter to fit them to a set of loose wheels.

[TheMadRatter]

Ordered the last set of Battlax BT021s for the Fazer from France. £82 for the pair delivered within 4 days.
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[NutsyUk]

hmm 140 for a set of perelli diablos... No idea if theyre any good though
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Kawasaki ER6F 2007 650 Gonna sell as a project bike!
Lexmoto XTR S 125 Sold!

[P.]

[NutsyUk]

No idea, cant see a special set name...
https://www.mytyres.co.uk/cgi-bin/rshop.pl?dsco=110&cart_id=84180427.110.13175&Cookie=sea_rd_uk_Google_Search_Brand&Speed=&kategorie=&ranzahl=1&tyre_for=&x_tyre_for=&F_F=&m_s=1&rsmFahrzeugart=MO&details=Ordern&typ=1430400&Breite=160&moto_hersteller=KAWASAKI&moto_ccm=650&moto_modell=ER-6f,%20ER-6f%20ABS|2005&moto_type=EX650A+B
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Kawasaki ER6F 2007 650 Gonna sell as a project bike!
Lexmoto XTR S 125 Sold!

[P.]

I've had those ones on many bikes, loved them.

[TheMadRatter]

[P.]

I hate BT021...

They are like riding on wood, they also wear badly and have the worst wet grip I've ever experienced...

[MarJay]

[woo]

ive always bought part worns off ebay ensuring that theres a minium thread of 5mm

or ive gone to FWR in kennington and had part worn/puncture pairs supplied & fitted for £40 by them

tyres for my honda msx only cost £30 brand new from the internet so those i get brand new as £60 for pair is ace!!!
shops are asking £120 for a pair............fook that.
The guys who normally fits my tyres charges me less than a tank of petrol for fitting

I have not bought brand new tyres for any of my big bikes since 2005
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[garth]

Diablo stradas are cheap and decent enough for the price
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[TheMadRatter]

[garth]

Which is £130 on eBay for 120/160. Can do a lot worse if you're on a budget
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[WULFSTAN]

100 quid will get you a pair of conti motions ok tyres better than i should be.
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[DJP]

I recently paid £230 for a pair of PR3s on the Bandit 1250.

That was a ride in / ride out service at FWR.

Happy with that.
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[Dave70]

I recently bought a Dunlop Roadsmart 3 for the rear of my er6f. Cost around £130 including fitting.

I use the bike for commuting and a bit of fun. So far I can't fault it although I've not had chance to open the bike up properly with it on yet.

Imo tyres are one thing you shouldn't skimp on as it could cost you more when you're sliding down the road on your backside, listening to your bike being scratched to buggery ahead of you.
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