TNRabbit Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Have about 4500 aggressive miles on my PR4s now; the front looks great but the rear is getting down to the last several hundred miles--got a replacement PR4 rear in the mail today. I'll be making a 1600+ mile trip over July 4th weekend & need to have that new tire on for the trip: I REALLY like these tires. It would take something special to make me switch over to another tire at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 hey everyone, whats a good cheap tire sit (F & R) for a tight student budget? i dont ride like Rossi or Marquez, i care more about wet traction in rain and mileage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adg44 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 hey everyone, whats a good cheap tire sit (F & R) for a tight student budget? i dont ride like Rossi or Marquez, i care more about wet traction in rain and mileage Go for the Battlax T30s. They are a great tire for the price. If I was doing it again an would spend more money, I would have gotten the Conti RA2s again. The new RA2 evo should be out now as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbullet132 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 hey everyone, whats a good cheap tire sit (F & R) for a tight student budget? i dont ride like Rossi or Marquez, i care more about wet traction in rain and mileage http://www.ironpony.com/ipd/pi.asp/ProdID/364756/ImageName/bt023pair.jpg/brand/Bridgestone/c2/Tires-and-Wheels/c3/Street-Tires/c1/STREET-PRODUCTS/kitkey2/Battlax-BT-023-Combo-Deal Can't beat that deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbullet132 Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Have about 4500 aggressive miles on my PR4s now; the front looks great but the rear is getting down to the last several hundred miles--got a replacement PR4 rear in the mail today. I'll be making a 1600+ mile trip over July 4th weekend & need to have that new tire on for the trip: I REALLY like these tires. It would take something special to make me switch over to another tire at this point. I really have to ask, why is it that all the american riders I see on forums are getting such horrible mileage from their tires? I just got 16,000km from a set of Dunlop Roadsmart 2's and they had a tonne of life left (defected, warranty return) and now have a set of Pilot Road 4's. Is there a specific reason tire mileage is so bad south of the border? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adg44 Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 hey everyone, whats a good cheap tire sit (F & R) for a tight student budget? i dont ride like Rossi or Marquez, i care more about wet traction in rain and mileage http://www.ironpony.com/ipd/pi.asp/ProdID/364756/ImageName/bt023pair.jpg/brand/Bridgestone/c2/Tires-and-Wheels/c3/Street-Tires/c1/STREET-PRODUCTS/kitkey2/Battlax-BT-023-Combo-DealCan't beat that deal Good deal, but wrong front tire size. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tbzep Posted June 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 18, 2014 I REALLY like these tires. It would take something special to make me switch over to another tire at this point. I really have to ask, why is it that all the american riders I see on forums are getting such horrible mileage from their tires? I just got 16,000km from a set of Dunlop Roadsmart 2's and they had a tonne of life left (defected, warranty return) and now have a set of Pilot Road 4's. Is there a specific reason tire mileage is so bad south of the border? Yep. Our roads are more abrasive and temperatures are generally higher...and judging from my ride in Ontario, the lack of curves makes a big difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoufhakam Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 hey everyone, whats a good cheap tire sit (F & R) for a tight student budget? i dont ride like Rossi or Marquez, i care more about wet traction in rain and mileage http://www.ironpony.com/ipd/pi.asp/ProdID/364756/ImageName/bt023pair.jpg/brand/Bridgestone/c2/Tires-and-Wheels/c3/Street-Tires/c1/STREET-PRODUCTS/kitkey2/Battlax-BT-023-Combo-DealCan't beat that deal Good deal, but wrong front tire size. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk oh crap, you're right! i was few seconds away from placing an order on these. total shipped in to canada for $230 is a steal though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I REALLY like these tires. It would take something special to make me switch over to another tire at this point. I really have to ask, why is it that all the american riders I see on forums are getting such horrible mileage from their tires? I just got 16,000km from a set of Dunlop Roadsmart 2's and they had a tonne of life left (defected, warranty return) and now have a set of Pilot Road 4's. Is there a specific reason tire mileage is so bad south of the border? Yep. Our roads are more abrasive and temperatures are generally higher...and judging from my ride in Ontario, the lack of curves makes a big difference! what he said^^^ Higher temperatures, rougher roads, etc. Plus....I'm a fairly aggressive rider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverbullet132 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 hey everyone, whats a good cheap tire sit (F & R) for a tight student budget? i dont ride like Rossi or Marquez, i care more about wet traction in rain and mileage http://www.ironpony.com/ipd/pi.asp/ProdID/364756/ImageName/bt023pair.jpg/brand/Bridgestone/c2/Tires-and-Wheels/c3/Street-Tires/c1/STREET-PRODUCTS/kitkey2/Battlax-BT-023-Combo-DealCan't beat that deal Good deal, but wrong front tire size. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk oh crap, you're right! i was few seconds away from placing an order on these. total shipped in to canada for $230 is a steal though 120/60 vs 120/70 just makes your bike turn in faster, same effect as raising the forks in the triples. You would have 0 issue running them. I REALLY like these tires. It would take something special to make me switch over to another tire at this point. I really have to ask, why is it that all the american riders I see on forums are getting such horrible mileage from their tires? I just got 16,000km from a set of Dunlop Roadsmart 2's and they had a tonne of life left (defected, warranty return) and now have a set of Pilot Road 4's. Is there a specific reason tire mileage is so bad south of the border? Yep. Our roads are more abrasive and temperatures are generally higher...and judging from my ride in Ontario, the lack of curves makes a big difference! what he said^^^ Higher temperatures, rougher roads, etc. Plus....I'm a fairly aggressive rider. What psi do you guys run at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNRabbit Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I run 34f/40r Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer tbzep Posted June 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 18, 2014 36/42 summer, 34/40 in the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted June 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 18, 2014 36/40 here .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer whitelightning Posted June 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted June 18, 2014 32/36 year round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rovari Posted October 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2014 Can anyone confirm what tires were installed as stock on a 99 VFR800? I have a Dunlop on front and Metzler on the back..figured they have been changed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Terry Posted October 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2014 Can anyone confirm what tires were installed as stock on a 99 VFR800? I have a Dunlop on front and Metzler on the back..figured they have been changed... The shop manual lists Bridgestone BT57, Dunlop D204 and Metzeler MEZ4 as stock options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted October 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2014 Can anyone confirm what tires were installed as stock on a 99 VFR800? I have a Dunlop on front and Metzler on the back..figured they have been changed... My '99 was delivered new with Dunlop D 204's. You can check the date code on the tires for their age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rovari Posted October 14, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted October 14, 2014 Can anyone confirm what tires were installed as stock on a 99 VFR800? I have a Dunlop on front and Metzler on the back..figured they have been changed... My '99 was delivered new with Dunlop D 204's. You can check the date code on the tires for their age. Can anyone confirm what tires were installed as stock on a 99 VFR800? I have a Dunlop on front and Metzler on the back..figured they have been changed... The shop manual lists Bridgestone BT57, Dunlop D204 and Metzeler MEZ4 as stock options. Thanks guys, appreciate your feedback. I jumped the gun and picked up a pair of Pirelli Diablo's...These are just the standard version and should do fine if I can keep the bike off the track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted August 30, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted August 30, 2015 Has anyone mounted a 190/55 rear Dunlop Q3 or Roadsmart II on their fifth gen? I've been running 180/55 Roadsmart II to date but it is nearing time for new shoes. The 190 (1/2" wider, so 1/4" on each side) looks like it will clear everything. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 4, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 4, 2015 FYI, the answer is no. I put a 190/55 on the back tonight and while it clears front to back, it is very close to the swing arm. I wouldn't trust it with the way tires grow at speed. It looks like a 180 Q3 for track time and a 180 RS3 for street duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted September 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 5, 2015 FYI, the answer is no. I put a 190/55 on the back tonight and while it clears front to back, it is very close to the swing arm. I wouldn't trust it with the way tires grow at speed. It looks like a 180 Q3 for track time and a 180 RS3 for street duty. Any pic's ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted September 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 5, 2015 Pics are also in my media area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted September 5, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 5, 2015 That's close for sure . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer kebrider Posted September 6, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted September 6, 2015 Combined with they wear at speed you should have no long term problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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