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BranNwebster · 07-16-2008, 05:13 AM

As little as I ride at high speed (haven't been over 120mph) and I don't corner a race speeds, why not get a sport touring tire that gets almost three times the mileage of a sport tire?

towa · 07-16-2008, 05:37 AM

I'm not sure this goes everywhere, but at least in Denmark You need to use tires that are approved for the specific bike. This goes particularly for speed index.

**reiobard** · 07-16-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by towa

I'm not sure this goes everywhere, but at least in Denmark You need to use tires that are approved for the specific bike. This goes particularly for speed index.

A lot of shops here won't mount tires that aren't rated for the bike either, but nothing saying you can't do it on your own, just as long as you understand the risks. My car is rated for high performance tires so when i took it to one shop for tires they wouldn't sell me a set of tires because they only had a rating of 138MP/H or something crazy like that...

08fz6 · 07-16-2008, 07:09 AM

they have to be ZR rated tires. or else they may not hold up to the power first off, second off if the cop knows what hes looking at he will write you up for some nasty tickets! Safety violations!!! just look towards a high mileage sport tire i am putting a dunlop roadsmart on the back of mine. they are a dual compound harder in the middle and soft on the side so you get better mileage out of a tire.

Fitment Guide for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires
then click on fz6 it shows them as a oe replacement.

SueMc · 07-16-2008, 08:39 AM

My husband put the new Metzler Roadtec Z6 tires on his ZX-11 (it takes the same tires as the FZ6) and he's really impressed. They are a dual compound sport tour tire (harder in the center, and softer on the sides) and wore really well on our 8,000 km trip through the states in June.

I had about 1,500 km on my tires when he put the new ones on his bike, then we both rode the same miles and roads on our trip. This included some wet/cold roads (through Yellowstone), twisties (California and Oregon coast), as well as some long straight stretches through the desert going from Las Vegas accross to San Francisco. When we got home to Calgary, I needed new tires (about 1 mm left on the rear) and his show very little wear, and no significant flat spot in the center.

He's more aggressive in the twisties than I am and he said that the tires stuck to the road really well through the curves!

I'll definately be putting a set of these on my bike very soon!

BranNwebster · 07-16-2008, 03:28 PM

But you can get a sport touring that has a 168mph rating. Shouldn't that be enough?

DefyInertia · 07-16-2008, 03:33 PM

Well, you won't have the same amount in reserve (think emergency braking, rain, cold, etc.) but the difference is probably negligible in most cases.

+1 on the metzler Z6 and the very similar pirelli tire. I hear the avons are great as well.

wrightme started a huge long thread on all the tires that fit our bike and what they do well/poorly.

bertmoog · 07-16-2008, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BranNwebster

But you can get a sport touring that has a 168mph rating. Shouldn't that be enough?

Surely it is. There are few bikes under 1000cc that can go 168mph. FZ's are definitely not one of them.

Troubl · 07-16-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BranNwebster

As little as I ride at high speed (haven't been over 120mph) and I don't corner a race speeds, why not get a sport touring tire that gets almost three times the mileage of a sport tire?

I do a LOT of commuting with occassional days off of fun on the few and far between twisties, but mostly commuting. That's why I opted for the Michelin Pilot Road tires, and my next set will be the new Michelin Pilot Road 2's.

BranNwebster · 07-16-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Troubl

I do a LOT of commuting with occassional days off of fun on the few and far between twisties, but mostly commuting. That's why I opted for the Michelin Pilot Road tires, and my next set will be the new Michelin Pilot Road 2's.

I mostly a commuter myself. Those Michelin P R 2 look like a contender. Continental Tires seem to get good ratings and the Conti Force Sport Radial look good but I can't find any professional reviews. Well one person gave a good review at kneedraggers says he put them on a Yamaha FZ1

Continental Force Sport/Sport Touring Radial - Rear Tires - Read Reviews and Buy at KneeDraggers.com

07-16-2008, 05:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
BranNwebster The UNO Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Webster Texas Bike: 07 Fz6 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 8 Member #2405	sport touring tires As little as I ride at high speed (haven't been over 120mph) and I don't corner a race speeds, why not get a sport touring tire that gets almost three times the mileage of a sport tire? __________________ If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.

07-16-2008, 05:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
towa Papa Smurf Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: FZ6 S ABS 98 HP Posts: 65 Rep Power: 2 Member #3611	Re: sport touring tires I'm not sure this goes everywhere, but at least in Denmark You need to use tires that are approved for the specific bike. This goes particularly for speed index. __________________ Best regards - from Denmark

07-16-2008, 07:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
08fz6 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central New york Bike: 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue Posts: 381 Rep Power: 6 Member #2399	Re: sport touring tires they have to be ZR rated tires. or else they may not hold up to the power first off, second off if the cop knows what hes looking at he will write you up for some nasty tickets! Safety violations!!! just look towards a high mileage sport tire i am putting a dunlop roadsmart on the back of mine. they are a dual compound harder in the middle and soft on the side so you get better mileage out of a tire. Fitment Guide for Dunlop Motorcycle Tires then click on fz6 it shows them as a oe replacement. __________________ 2008 FZ6 Cobalt Blue T-Rex Frame Sliders, LED Integrated Tail Light, Clear Turn Signal Lenses, Rumble Concept Fender Eliminator, RAM GPS Mount, bd43's Headlight wire harness mod, Battery Tender RC Cars: RC10GT & Sportwerks Chaos Daily Driver: 2008 Scion XB Blackberry Crush Jensen VM9022 Double DIN All-In-One 2-10" RockBox Subs 1-Orion 225R Amp Camera: Nikon D40

07-16-2008, 08:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
SueMc Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary Bike: 2007 Red FZ6 Posts: 56 Rep Power: 3 Member #2128	Re: sport touring tires My husband put the new Metzler Roadtec Z6 tires on his ZX-11 (it takes the same tires as the FZ6) and he's really impressed. They are a dual compound sport tour tire (harder in the center, and softer on the sides) and wore really well on our 8,000 km trip through the states in June. I had about 1,500 km on my tires when he put the new ones on his bike, then we both rode the same miles and roads on our trip. This included some wet/cold roads (through Yellowstone), twisties (California and Oregon coast), as well as some long straight stretches through the desert going from Las Vegas accross to San Francisco. When we got home to Calgary, I needed new tires (about 1 mm left on the rear) and his show very little wear, and no significant flat spot in the center. He's more aggressive in the twisties than I am and he said that the tires stuck to the road really well through the curves! I'll definately be putting a set of these on my bike very soon!

07-16-2008, 03:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
BranNwebster The UNO Master Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Webster Texas Bike: 07 Fz6 Posts: 420 Rep Power: 8 Member #2405	Re: sport touring tires But you can get a sport touring that has a 168mph rating. Shouldn't that be enough? __________________ If you think nobody cares about you, try missing a couple of payments.

07-16-2008, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
DefyInertia Saratogian Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Bike: '04 FZ6N - Silver Posts: 1,912 Rep Power: 54 Member #419	Re: sport touring tires Well, you won't have the same amount in reserve (think emergency braking, rain, cold, etc.) but the difference is probably negligible in most cases. +1 on the metzler Z6 and the very similar pirelli tire. I hear the avons are great as well. wrightme started a huge long thread on all the tires that fit our bike and what they do well/poorly. __________________ 2004 FZ6N / KTM 125 SX www.youtube.com/DefyInertia "Y'all Be Safe Out There" - KILLBOY My Rider Resume

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