vin petrol Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Hi, my mate has a 2002 R6 and needs new tyres. He doesnt have access to the net, what do you recommend for all round usage. Im thinking Dunlops but he got told by a RR rider to go for bridgestones. Mainly country road blasting than motorway or out. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R6_Martin Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 iv got Avon Storms on mine they last for quite a while and are good in the wet. sooo much confidence in them - they are great in the dry once they have warmed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vin petrol Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Nice one, will mention them aswell, think a few local riders ahve said dunplops!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R6_Martin Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 i think the dunlop Roadsmart is an ok tyre, my friend has them on his R6 - doesnt last quite as long as the Avons though. I had dunlops on my ZXR400 and they were ok - but the last 4 sets of tyres iv had have been Avon Storms - cant fault them TBH - Great Tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoKz Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 i think the dunlop Roadsmart is an ok tyre, my friend has them on his R6 - doesnt last quite as long as the Avons though. I had dunlops on my ZXR400 and they were ok - but the last 4 sets of tyres iv had have been Avon Storms - cant fault them TBH - Great Tyre. avon storms have very good feedback my friend new someone that should have crashed his bike " it was wet " and he was convinced he was comming of, but the tires held and he got out of it. look into buying a set mate, gota be the best all round tyre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FZ6 GEOFF S2 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I use the new Michelin 2pct compound tyre (the one u see advertasing before the moto gp and WSB races) and they are a very good all round tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vin petrol Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 thanks guys, top info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoXS Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 thanks guys, top info Avon Storms great allround (get it ) tyre, seriously though, yes they are a cracking tyre, wet or dry and last fairly long. Dunlop are also good. Bridgestones also pretty good too, plenty in the range too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mental mickey Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 had bridestone o14s on my 04 r6 .they were great in the dry but not so good in the wet.just put 021 sport touring tyres on it as i have had a few sets of the previous 020s.the 021s are brilliant wet or dry ,and you will get good mileage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledan Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 i've got bt 014s on my r1 no problems with them wet or dry but i use racetecs in the summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Dunlop Qualifiers -decent performance, longer life or Michelin Pilot 2CT -dual compound, good performance, long life or Pirelli Diablo/Dragon Supercorsa -great performance, short life *When I owned a 2004 R6 I put Qualifiers on it at first, great tire for the decent rider. Once I got better I changed to the supercorsa's and my confidence went through the roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
square box Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Michelins Pilot Power 2CT's excellent in wet or dry and good life on them or Dunlop Qualifiers. Square Box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TazR6 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Pirelli Diablo Rosso on mine. Like chewing gum, and good in the wet too. Expensive, but you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leighleigh Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 i think the dunlop Roadsmart is an ok tyre, my friend has them on his R6 - doesnt last quite as long as the Avons though. I had dunlops on my ZXR400 and they were ok - but the last 4 sets of tyres iv had have been Avon Storms - cant fault them TBH - Great Tyre. I HAVE DUNLOP ROADSMARTS ON MY T.CAT AND HAVE JUST DONE A TRACKDAY AT MALLORY PARK. TEMPERATURE WAS NOT ABOVE 10 DEGREES ALL DAY AND THE TYRES STUCK TO THE TRACK LIKE SHIT TO A BLANKET. ALL THIS BOLLOCKS ABOUT PEOPLE GOTTA HAVING THE LATEST RUBBER IS CRAP AS I RIDE ON ROAD AND TRACK WITH THE SAME TYRES AND BELIEVE ME I HAVE DONE TRACKDAYS ON MICHELIN MACADAMS WHICH WERE A HARD TOURING TYRE AND STILL OBLITERATE ALL THE BIGGER BIKES WITH THEIR EXPENSIVE AND SHORT TYRE LIFE TYRES. FOR A DECENT RIDER ON ROAD OR TRACK, YOU WILL STILL NOT USE ALL THE PERFORMANCE OF AN AVERAGE TYRE ON ANY BIKE YOU OWN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammy dodger Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 had bridestone o14s on my 04 r6 .they were great in the dry but not so good in the wet.just put 021 sport touring tyres on it as i have had a few sets of the previous 020s.the 021s are brilliant wet or dry ,and you will get good mileage. I agree with mental mickey the bridgestone 21s are a good tyre wet or dry. I have done nearly 9,000 miles on the rear, and got over 7,000 on the front before I replaced it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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