Best tires for a ZXR400?

Rob W · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Karma :

While my bike's sat at the moment I'm trying to get bits for it, and the main thing I'm after is replacing the tires. At the moment it's got BT014's on I think, but I was just wondering what people recommend for them?

Cheers
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

BT090, I used BT010s on mine (precursor to 014s) and they just never warmed up enough.

Rob W · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Nov 2004 Karma :

Cheers for that mate. Not really looking for tires with extreme performance, just something that will handle well enough and last.
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Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

In that case 010s may be ok for you, 090s are sports tyres and so won't last up to much mileage. I never had any issues on 010s just didn't have as much grip as I'd like. So go for something like D207s or stick with the 014s, pilot sports would probably work well too.

stu_m · Crazy Courier Joined: 27 Jun 2005 Karma :

i used perreli evo dragons on my zxr when i had it

very good tyres even use em on my gsxr 600

Jrod · Page 3 Girl Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

090's are only H rated if I remember rightly (up to 130mph). ZXR can do over 130 so I wasn't willing to risk it on them.

craigs23 · Mr Muscle Joined: 08 Jun 2005 Karma :

Super sticky (low miles, good grip) - Pirelli Supercorsas, Michellin Pilot Race, Bridgestone BT090, Dunlop GPR70

Dual Compound (medium miles, medium grip) - Bridgestone BT92, Dunlop GPR80

Tyres designed for a bigger bike (high miles, medium grip (when warm)) - Dunlop D207 (or D208 I think), Bridgestone BT014/010

phill.c · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2004 Karma :

i've got bt090's on and i think they are great. havn't had any trouble with them.
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Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

090s are probably the best tyre, but they suck for milage mine was pretty new before i went to scotland now its haggered
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