What tires are you currently running?

Hey everyone,

I just finished burning up a set of Dunlop D208's (got them pretty cheap 4,500 miles ago since Dunlop was phasing them out) and I need to buy new skins this weekend.

I'm thinking Dunlop Qualifiers. Has anyone run these yet on their VFR? I hear good things about the tire, but wondered about performance on our bikes.

What tires are you currently running and how do you like them?

Thanks for the info! Happy riding!

 

I use Avon tires - they work for me.


Some people like the new Pirelli tires and some are sold on the Michelin tires. The only real opinion I have about tires is you should use what makes you feel confident. I like the Avons because I need tires that will warm up quickly (I live in New York), and I want tires that get good traction in wet weather (I ride year round - snow/rain). So for me my location and the type of terrain I ride on are a major consideration when it comes to tire choice. I am confident in wet weather with my Avon tires and I ride better. My least favorite is the Bridgestone tires - some people say bridgestones were made for the VFR but I was riding in the rain with the bridgestones on my bike and the rear was not stable at all - it was damn scary to me. BTW - a lot of people I know who use Dunlops will not use anything else - the Conti tires are favorites also.

 

I have the Bridgestone 20's --- came stock on the bike. They are ok but not inspiring. The ride is a bit harsh ... you feel every little road bit. They've never done wrong, but then I don't think they'd stick to the ceiling. I've got 6000 on them and will replace them with a stickier Pirelli before my next trip.

 

I've run the Dunlop 207's on my Gen4, and the front cupped. I dont understand what causes that, but i hear people blame the tire for it. It also cupped with the replacement 208's that went on after the 207's. Never really had a traction issue with either. Im currently running Metzler M1's on my Gen6, and am satisfied with them as well. The new M3 is a dual compound so i think its the better choice of the two. No Cupping on this bike or with the M1's. Have only ever had a loss of traction due to a tar snake. I wont blame that on the tire.

 

I'm running the Conti Road Attack. So far so good.

 

I am running the new Quals and, if memory serves, I have around 6K on the rear. I have gotten great miles out of it and it has warn well. It's mostly commuter miles so the middle is starting to wear kinda thin tho no threads are showing yet. They seem to stick pretty wel and don't take long to heat up.

 

Continental Road Attack on the VFR. US RT 129, The Dragon tested & approved?:rockon:

Running the Metzeler Sportec M1 on the Hawk GT. Great tire but they don't last. I think I'll get 1200-1500 out of the rear and tops 2000 out of the front. Also Dragon tested & appoved.

KC-10 FE out...
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I run Metzler tires right now i am on a set of sportec M-1's Just ordered a set of sportec M3's, coming in next week. Metzler only makes motorcycle tires. so their rep and my life are staked on their tires. I run hard and I like the traction and feel of them. they are very connected to the road IMHO

 

I've got Perelli Diablo's front and back. Never given me problems, but I like a soft and stickier tire rather than a long range one that's a bit harder. The rear is about US$177 in some places, but since I don't have training wheels I only have to buy one at a time! :blah:

 

Although I have not ridden on a set, I am intrigued by Michelin Power tires. They have a dual compound tread, with a hard compound in the center of the tread for highway durability, and soft sticky compound on the sides for cornering performance. I plan on getting them as my next set but that wont be for another 3000 miles or so.

 

Metzler M3 is the same design. (Dual Compound) Im sure there are other manufacturer's as well.
The Michelin tires are very good though.

 

I run the conti road attacks on my 99 VFR..The last conti rear tire lasted 6,800 miles and the front now has over 9,000 miles on it/ the new rear tire has over 1,000 miles on it and all is great.

 

I just bought the Road Attacks, they will be going on my 99 in a couple of weeks...

 

Metzeler SportTecs here; ME-3s to be exact. I've always used Metzelers on my VFR. Used Dunlops on my CBR1000 and they were good also.

 

The '02 that I recently bought came with a fresh set of Bridgestone BT014 tires on it. Over the years I have been a big fan of Metzler tires and will prolly go with them when the 'stones wear out.


Rex

 

The roommate's got the Metzler's on his BMW for obvious reasons and likes them, sure wear fast though.

The VFR has Pilot Roads and the Blackbird has a Power on the front and a Road on the back. The Powers are a good hybrid. I don't feel that confident in the twisties with the Roads, but they're great for mileage and I've been in some pretty serious rain storms with them.

Going to throw a set of Avon Storm-ST's on the VFR pretty soon to test out before my coast-to-coast this summer.

 

Pirelli Diablo Corsa

 

I am on my 3rd set of Michelin Pilot Powers and even though I usually like to change tyres each time to newest best haven't mentally been able to because I don't want to give up the Powers outstandingly twisties ability.

Wear is rate maybe higher than say ST only tyres eg Z6's but they still wear excellently for Sports tyres and anyway wouldn't sacrifice the Pilot Powers high level of grip wet or dry to get extra life.