Tyres for CBR 600 Fy

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Its new tyre time for the summer, so what do people suggest?

Basically looking at the following 3 pages of tyres.

https://www.tyresonline.net/shop_sub_category.asp?categoryID=39&main=25&offset=0
https://www.tyresonline.net/shop_sub_category.asp?categoryID=39&main=25&offset=8
https://www.tyresonline.net/shop_sub_category.asp?categoryID=39&main=25&offset=16

I don't do many miles, do very little in the wet, do like to rag it when I get the chance and also do a fair amount on the motorway since its like 50 miles each way to my nearest bike meet Confused

Truth is longevity aint really an issue grip is though.

So informed input only please, was considering the 014's to replace the 010's I currently run, been suggested to look at the mich pilot powers though.

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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

blackcircles.com do motorbike tyres now, and are a hell of a lot cheaper than that

got a pair of bridgestones (012 front and 014 rear) last week for 135 quid delivered Thumbs Up

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biggaz · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 06 Jan 2006 Karma :

ive got pilot powers on my cbr 600 fw, cant complain at all, only had 1 time where the back end has crept and thats cos i was leathering it.
highly recommended tyres! Thumbs Up

Cillit-BANG · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Karma :

Just fitted 014's to my zx6r, found them much better than the Michelins. They were scrubbed in to the edge within 100 miles last week, and have done a stint on a freezing cold evening at Cadwell. Very confidence inspiring.

To be honest though, I suspect you won't find serious fault with any of the main brand sports tyres as it sounds like you fit the bill for what they are designed for. Appart from the motorway miles of course, but then nothing sticky will be great for motorway munching anyway.

I'd avoid the super soft track tyres though, as your likely to square them off pretty quickly and any benefit will be quickly lost.

Hex · Party Boy Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Cillit-BANG · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Oct 2005 Karma :

Pilot Sports.

Suzuki · Roger Joined: 03 May 2005 Karma :

Avon Vipers. Thumbs Up

Can't fault them. Seem a little bit more durable than the 014's too.
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