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Best tires for for GSX-R600
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If you aren't taking it to the track, you will find the Road2 an great sport touring tire.
I ran the PR4s on my Versys and love everything but the price.
Check out the line up of Continental tires as well, the bike came with Conti Motion and while a softer rubber, worked well for about 7k
I ran the PR4s on my Versys and love everything but the price.
Check out the line up of Continental tires as well, the bike came with Conti Motion and while a softer rubber, worked well for about 7k
TK4
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:lmao:Ok, point well made
Aren't there major differences in durability though?
Michelin Pilots have terrific recommendations, and in my experience its also worth looking into the current generation Shinkos if 'bang for the buck' and durability are your primary concerns.
TK4
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Great choice - and not near as pricey as some of the others.
Ok, a lot of roads are pointing to them. Where are you getting yours? I'm not even on the road yet, just bought the bike, but if I can get a deal at this time of year, I'll grab 'em...
I got my tires from a local supplier as I do all my tires
I would recommend any of your local stores like Pro6, Fawaz etc.
I have 23,000KM on the Shinko 777 I installed on the front of my bike last April, and about 15,000 km on the matching rear I installed earlier this year...and both are wearing and performing exceptionally well – I would say the front still is in the 40-50% tread range.
A lot of people like to crap on the discount brands just because they don't have a big name attached to them, however my experience has been nothing but great. What I'm trying to say is don't fall for the trap of buying a name versus a perfectly functional alternative that saves you a bunch of money.
In general I would agree with the sentiment that whatever you install is going to be perfectly adequate for your needs in the end however – Just doesn't by buy super expensive race tires for the sort of riding you are going to be doing – you won't be able to use them anywhere near their capabilities regardless, and as a new rider on a GSXR600 you're going to need to focus your money on the insurance costs, not super expensive fancy tires.
A lot of people like to crap on the discount brands just because they don't have a big name attached to them, however my experience has been nothing but great. What I'm trying to say is don't fall for the trap of buying a name versus a perfectly functional alternative that saves you a bunch of money.
In general I would agree with the sentiment that whatever you install is going to be perfectly adequate for your needs in the end however – Just doesn't by buy super expensive race tires for the sort of riding you are going to be doing – you won't be able to use them anywhere near their capabilities regardless, and as a new rider on a GSXR600 you're going to need to focus your money on the insurance costs, not super expensive fancy tires.
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BigEvilDoer
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Trying out the Dunlop Roadsmart 3 for a rear tire after killing Q3's and other sport tires in about 4000km on my KTM RC8r.
Ran about 4000km on it so far, and haven't had any issues, and the tire doesn't show any real signs of wear.
Finding the Q3 and rear RS3 combination quite nice. Worked great, even for very spirited runs of the dragon.
Ran about 4000km on it so far, and haven't had any issues, and the tire doesn't show any real signs of wear.
Finding the Q3 and rear RS3 combination quite nice. Worked great, even for very spirited runs of the dragon.
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JollyGreenGiant
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for the streets
Michelin Pilot Road 4
Michelin Pilot Road 4
TK4
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+1 Private Pilot - the real world isn't the race track. I have 8,000kms on the Shinkos on my KLR with no significant wear and they stick just as well as the Conti's that were on it when I bought it. New anything is better than worn out and CHECK YOUR TIRE PRESSURES REGULARLY!
Great suggestion here.
There is no need to match the front and rear. They don't need to be the same model of tire.
A multi compound sport touring rear and a hypersport front is a great combo.
Here's an old pic. This is with Pirelli Diablo Strada front and rear. Relatively old technology, single compound tires. I had zero issues whatsoever riding them hard through The Dragon.
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