Tires, Tires, Tires. How bank accounts love me -_-

SO, up today, I need suggestions on tires for my '94 VFR 750F. I have Dunlop Sportmax [Q2(?)] 120/70 zr 17 (F) and 170/60 zr 17 (R). This is my first tire change on this bike, and honestly, I don't want the same tires. It seemed like they burnt through too fast. I don't do burnouts, and I typically don't lock up my rear, but after 1700mi, these tires are close to done. (These are the tires I bought the bike on ofcourse, so they HAD use before. They didn't just burn through in a couple thousand miles)
I want something with a good life span, but more importantly a good all-weather that I can take on long trips. I'd like to keep a pretty low budget - Possibly under $350 for both tires - if at all possible. But what are your suggestions??

Thanks in advance for replying guys!!

Links would be awesome too! If you all have any - Thanks again!

 

loving the angle st set I have....not on a 750 though but still a good tire.......oh and be aware that you hit one of the religious topics... so next is oil and to mod or not

 

Would PR3's fit?

 

This is the holy-trinity of bike topics I presume? lol, used to hear my uncle rant day in and day out about oil and mods. He was never happy with his exhaust. Changed every 6 months I feel like.

 

That is actually what the service department at my local motorsports shop suggested I get.

 

Based on OP's post, Bridgestone BT-023 or Michelin PR3. both are most common options and probably the best two for what you are looking for.

There are other options like the Dunlop road smart tires or Pirelli ST angels.

 

I have bt-23 on a 1996 VFR and pr2( pr3 and pr 4 are newer versions) on a 1994. Like them both. Excellent tread life. 10k-12k miles. I did a trackday with the pr2 and it stuck good for my c group pace.

 

Michelin PR3 for me; had a pair on my '97 VFR 750, and they were flawless in all weather, and great mileage too.. think I got the bones of 10K out of a pair. Recently changed to VFR 800fi that has a pair of Metzler Z8 and while they are OK am waiting for them to run down so I can put PR3 on..

 

Maybe those tires that are all different colors? Not a clue if they are any good but they look stylish.

 

I've tried a few sets of shinkos and have nothing bad to say about them. The 009 ravens lasted a long time, but have a flat profile so more touring than sport. I currently have the 005's on them and they're not lasting like the 009's but have a very round profile. I love the way these turn in, very smooth and no falling into the corners like the Q2's did on my vfr. Then shinko's are a great price and have provided all the grip I've ever needed.

 

Billy, you buy 'em Ill trash 'em. that's the deal, I have a 5k mile trip planned, so I can thrash them like no tomorrow.

 

Thanks for all the replies guys! I'll either go with the PR3's or the bridgstones. It'll come down to how much I have in my wallet at the time xD

 

As do most of us too..When all the BS is tossed out of the equation..

 

I had the crap the bike came with new. Stundlops. Replaced them with a second set of Dunlops. Both were shit. Michelin's PR2' twice, then set of PR3's now back to PR2's. If the 3's were the same price as the 2's, then I would get them. To be perfectly honest with you, I did not notice any improvement in traction ins and on wet roads with the 3's. I am not saying it isn't there to some degree in aggressive riding, but I don't ride aggressively in the rain. AS far as the traction on the highways with the 3's at highway speeds, they are not better than the 2's. Wear-ability is about the same on both. The Michelin's, I have been happy with insofar as I have bought 4 pair of them now.

 

Yeah, I'll second the shinkos. I'm running a set of podiums on my little fzr400. Well mostly because they are one of the only radials left that fit the rear 18" rim and I'm too lazy to do a swingarm swap. Plenty sticky. Will miss the battleax's in that size though, they were like glue.

 

I'll second the Pirelli Angels, though I got the new GTs. I just love the tire profile on them, they turn in so quick and have great road feedback. As to the poster I'm quoting, I'm not sure why they wouldn't work on a 750, and I don't think this is correct.

 

If my riding was such that I was not doing more long distance riding, and doing more technical riding, I would buy a single compound tire rather than the dual. When I bought my 8 spoke, it came with a performance tire on it. Don't recall which one. But I rode with it for a while until I was ready to powder coat the wheels. Was that stickiness ever nice that I did not get with the Michelin. But for my riding I still think I am on track.

 

I've got the Metzeler Roadtec Z8's and they are superb.
I'm now on 9000Km's and they still look great and still have a very round profile. I reckon I'll get another 6000K's out of them.
Grip is excellent wet or dry, as is warm up time. Very neutral in turn in with plenty of feed back.
I don't do any commuting or freeway riding, only country roads on weekends.
There is plenty to read about them if you do a quick internet serch.

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/402/1...Metzeler-Roadtec-Interact-Z8-Tire-Review.aspx

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/p...tzeler-roadtec-interact-z8-first-impressions/

Don't try to save a few bucks on tyres, they are the only things between your bike and the road.

 

Yeah... I know. Thanks for reminding me though. I doubt I'll cheap out too much, I'm particular when it comes to my babies (RIP my old 4-runner, your new owner better take care) I've been thinking about selling my VFR to trade up for something a little less...weathered, and shorter. But I LOVE this bike. I know its my first but...I feel like no other bike will feel as great. (#virgin_talk?) Might just lower her a bit and sink some money. Also, when I get my new plastics, should I repaint my tank? (OEM red)


Sorry if I'm getting too off topic, I'll take it else where xxD

 

If you are going to get new OEM plastics in OEM red for your 94, then you are likely going to need to repaint everything else that is red. Red is one of the worse colours for fading. New OEM paint will really show up the differences.