Recommended tyres?

Ooo I've just replaced the rear road 5 with a new one and the front is about to be at the limit too.

Road 5 this time then might change the pair to gts next time.

What's the feeling with the gt2s especially if you've tried road 5s?


I was very happy with the gt 1 but the road 5 are a lot better in corners.

Curious how the gt2 stand up
 
Going with Michelin Pilot Powers. Mates had them, dirt cheap for the money and grippy and last ok. Mate doesn't hang about on a bike, commutes in all weathers on them and seen reviews where people track day on them. Sounds the sort of tyre I'm after.
 
Pilot Road 5's all the way. I am a long term user of Michelin Pilot Powers and thought they couldn't be beat. Until I tried the Road 5's. Utterly incredible tyres. They just 'work' and do what they should with spades of feedback and feel. Decent price too.
 
Thought I'd bump this as it's looking like I'm going to need to replace my rear in the near-ish future.

I currently have Battlax BT016 fitted which seem to be be fine in the varying cold and wet weather we've been having but the rear looks to be getting close to the wear marker so I'd like to at least look at options before it is completely done.
The front was replaced when I bought the bike ~700 miles ago and is also Battlax BT016, again, seems fine and being so new seems silly to replace but, if it's best to match front and rear compounds then I'll do that.

So yeah, Pilot Road 5s or stick with what I have?
 
InvaderGIR said:
Thought I'd bump this as it's looking like I'm going to need to replace my rear in the near-ish future.

I currently have Battlax BT016 fitted which seem to be be fine in the varying cold and wet weather we've been having but the rear looks to be getting close to the wear marker so I'd like to at least look at options before it is completely done.
The front was replaced when I bought the bike ~700 miles ago and is also Battlax BT016, again, seems fine and being so new seems silly to replace but, if it's best to match front and rear compounds then I'll do that.

So yeah, Pilot Road 5s or stick with what I have?
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Up to you really, if it were me I'd probably go with the matching rear this time and then replace both next time with road 5's.
 
BUDFORCE said:
Up to you really, if it were me I'd probably go with the matching rear this time and then replace both next time with road 5's.
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I was thinking that's probably the most sensible / cheaper option. I'm not actually sure I can get Road 5s in my size (only did a quick google and I don't know the size I need... :p ) so sticking with the BT016 seems like a good idea for now.
 
I went for the Bridgstone s22's, had 2 sets now they seem god, 4000 out of a back tyre including a trackday too.
 
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