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**boo68** · 06-30-2008, 08:41 PM

Is there a tire other than racing tires that are rated for over 200mph? Defy? What do you use?

**FZ6inNH** · 06-30-2008, 08:56 PM

I'm not aware of any outside of shaved racing tires that you'd not want on the road.

I have to ask... "Why?"

We all know that the FZ6 isn't getting there... heck, even a stock Hayabusa can't do it without some mods.

You got me straight-trippin' Boo!

06-30-2008, 09:03 PM

Yes, the ZR rating on a DOT tire has a minimum speed rating of 186 and it is suggested the consumer call the tire manufacturer to get a specific limitation on the maximum. The standard Z speed rating is 186mph. You will not that MA Augusta limits the speed of the F4CC to 195mph simply because of the tires.

**boo68** · 06-30-2008, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FZ6inNH

I'm not aware of any outside of shaved racing tires that you'd not want on the road.

I have to ask... "Why?"

We all know that the FZ6 isn't getting there... heck, even a stock Hayabusa can't do it without some mods.

You got me straight-trippin' Boo!

Asking for my husband he wants to hit that mark maybe out at the salt flats.. his top speed is 160 so we were just curious, he needs new tires I did some research so I think we are getting the road smart touring but if you have another suggestion.. I am all ears errr, eyes. hehe

**FZ6inNH** · 06-30-2008, 09:09 PM

Here's a great "200 mph" article featuring the speed kings themselves.

200mph Sport Bike - Warp Speed Ahead! - Feature Review - Super Streetbike Magazine

idanny · 06-30-2008, 09:11 PM

^^^^^^^
??????????
what Kinda bike Does he ride?

**FZ6inNH** · 06-30-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boo68

Asking for my husband he wants to hit that mark maybe out at the salt flats.. his top speed is 160 so we were just curious, he needs new tires I did some research so I think we are getting the road smart touring but if you have another suggestion.. I am all ears errr, eyes. hehe

He needs to go to Maxton where the ECTA makes it official. The salt flats aren't as smooth as Maxton. One of my dreams to to be at a Maxton event and see these 200 MPH Club members actually doing this! Have him read the article I posted above. Good stuff!!!

**boo68** · 06-30-2008, 09:16 PM

Will do. I bookmarked it...since I am on his laptop hehe he will see it in his favs

Thanks again for the link

06-30-2008, 09:17 PM

Boo, running on the salt flats is quite different than a street. If I were hitting the salt I would be contacting the folks that do it. When I lived in California that was the Southern California Timing Association. The folks used to run on El Mirage dry lake just outside Adelanto California.

**boo68** · 06-30-2008, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idanny

^^^^^^^
??????????
what Kinda bike Does he ride?

He has a ZZR1200 with a factory jet kit, with Muzzy exhaust. 160hp currently.. It is a beautiful bike.. I always think, I should take it for a ride.. but it is huge for me.

06-30-2008, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 601 Rep Power: 14 Member #395	200 mph rated tire? Is there a tire other than racing tires that are rated for over 200mph? Defy? What do you use?

06-30-2008, 08:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: 200 mph rated tire? I'm not aware of any outside of shaved racing tires that you'd not want on the road. I have to ask... "Why?" We all know that the FZ6 isn't getting there... heck, even a stock Hayabusa can't do it without some mods. You got me straight-trippin' Boo! __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

06-30-2008, 09:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	Re: 200 mph rated tire? Yes, the ZR rating on a DOT tire has a minimum speed rating of 186 and it is suggested the consumer call the tire manufacturer to get a specific limitation on the maximum. The standard Z speed rating is 186mph. You will not that MA Augusta limits the speed of the F4CC to 195mph simply because of the tires.

06-30-2008, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
FZ6inNH Moderator w/ Twisted Fate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Hampshire Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 3,151 Rep Power: 51 Member #18	Re: 200 mph rated tire? Here's a great "200 mph" article featuring the speed kings themselves. 200mph Sport Bike - Warp Speed Ahead! - Feature Review - Super Streetbike Magazine __________________ -={FZ6inNH}=- . . Member #9 . . 2008 Cobalt Blue FZ6 -My Rider Resume Mods: Yamaha Lower Cowl, Racetech Springs w/15w oil, FAZR6 F.E. Kit, Puig Smoke Racing Screen, Tank Camera mount, Cortech Sport saddle and tail bags, dual headlight mod, Shogun Sliders, Yamaha Comfort Seat, Mild Airbox Mod, De-Stickered, and Custom Carbon Fiber SwingArm Decals

06-30-2008, 09:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
idanny Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: las vegas Bike: fz6 2005 Posts: 248 Rep Power: 6 Member #1550	Re: 200 mph rated tire? ^^^^^^^ ?????????? what Kinda bike Does he ride?

06-30-2008, 09:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
boo68 I'm a girl dammit! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Cape Cod Bike: 05 FZ6 Cerulean Silver Posts: 601 Rep Power: 14 Member #395	Re: 200 mph rated tire? Will do. I bookmarked it...since I am on his laptop hehe he will see it in his favs Thanks again for the link

06-30-2008, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
HavBlue Guest Posts: n/a Member #	Re: 200 mph rated tire? Boo, running on the salt flats is quite different than a street. If I were hitting the salt I would be contacting the folks that do it. When I lived in California that was the Southern California Timing Association. The folks used to run on El Mirage dry lake just outside Adelanto California.

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