Need new Tyres

uksoldierboy · 14 Sep 2015 at 14:34

Hi guys,

As the title would suggest, i'm in need of new rubber, currently using Diablo II's but there's no life left in them so looking for something else and a decent price if possible.

Looked on Openeo, tempted to try Bridge-stone, anyone used the B16s (I think) or have a different suggestion?

Cheers

uksoldierboy · 14 Sep 2015 at 15:24

Sorry Wazza should have mentioned, All season but dry weather only, unless of course i get caught in it, fast road use.

uksoldierboy · 14 Sep 2015 at 16:03

Rossi~ said:
After doing a couple of thousand miles on Michelin PR4s, i would never buy Bridgestone again. They're so sticky and saved me in the wet (compared to my Bridgestones) the other week i swear.

Edit: Oh, just seen you're a fair-weather rider only (did you get a free handbag with your bike?). PR4s are still great in the dry, but you're paying for the all-weather grip.

Lol

I don't mind riding in the rain but prefer not to

ttaskmaster said:
Which bike are these for?

It's for my R6 2005.

uksoldierboy · 14 Sep 2015 at 16:05

Dogbreath said:
I have B16-Pros on my Fireblade (hardly anything else available due to the 16 inch front) and I honestly can't say a bad word about them. More grip than you will ever need in the dry, and they also work perfectly well in the wet. They also seem to be lasting very well.

However, if you want exceptional value for money, take a look at Metzeler M5 from Tyreleader. I have these on my Benelli and my brother has them on his Ducati, both very happy with them.

Cheers bud, looking for something that last a little longer perhaps than the Diablo II's, although i found them not bad really.

uksoldierboy · 14 Sep 2015 at 18:21

wazza300 said:
Supercorsa any good?

I'd thought Supercorsa wazza, but my mate runs then on his 600RR, and while they provide awesome grip they don't last that long it seems.

ttaskmaster said:
Dunlop Racer D209s get some great reviews from other R6ers, but ONLY in the dry. You definitely have to dial it back down if you get caught in the wet.
Michelin PR3 seems another popular one, with most going PR4 afterward.
Metzeler are my favourite on my own bike and have a very good rep among the R6ers.

I'll take a look at the PR4's cheers bud.

uksoldierboy · 15 Sep 2015 at 13:15

Cheers guys,

Just checking that link Wazza, narrowed it down to either: (Set)

Bridgestone BT016 Pro
Bridgestone S20 EVO
Metzeler Racetec RR K3
Pirelli Diablo Rosso II (I've used them since owning the bike and they've not let me down)