New here-tire help

playtowinthegame · 02-24-2012, 04:00 PM

hello everyone. just started riding. like 4 days ago lol. just bought myself my first bike, a 2001 yamaha yzf-600.

i need a new rear tire. does anybody have any recommendations for me. only looking to spend at most 150. i obviously dont need a racing tire. just a quality tire, with great tread.

Dave · 02-24-2012, 04:35 PM

Are you the guy I sent here? welcome

Porkchop · 02-24-2012, 07:17 PM

Rear tire size 160/60-ZR17. I dont think the ZR is a necessity, because the Z rating is a lower rating than most current tires. Someone else may need to back me up on that one, but I think that is correct.

Bridgestone Battlax BT-021 Rear Tire. - $155 Replacement for the stock OEM BT-020

Michelin Pilot Road 2 - $125

Michelin Pilot Power - $113

Pirelli Diablo - $120

Dunlop Sportmax Q2 - $130

Anything else will be too expensive, or are off brand. I always buy online, get the free shipping, and have a small shop put on for real cheap. Saves a ton from big dealer full pricing and labor prices....

playtowinthegame · 02-24-2012, 09:24 PM

yes i think so. u had the 954 lol

playtowinthegame · 02-24-2012, 09:25 PM

pork chop- the tire size is a 180/55/17 if that matters

Dave · 02-25-2012, 07:27 AM

Q2s are great

Captain Morgan · 02-25-2012, 02:01 PM

What tire is on the front and how old is it? There's more to a tire than the tread depth. Make sure there aren't any cracks or dryrot on the front. You do NOT want a front tire blowout, especially if you've only been riding for a very short time. I'm also not a fan of mixing different tires front and rear, but some will say it's not a problem.

Mikey · 02-26-2012, 02:17 AM

Pilot Power $117 (my vote)

Continental Conti Motion $105

BT-090 $135 (even though I am personally anti-Bridgestone)

Metzeler Sportec M3 $117

Pirelli Diablo $117

Amber Lamps · 02-26-2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

What tire is on the front and how old is it? There's more to a tire than the tread depth. Make sure there aren't any cracks or dryrot on the front. You do NOT want a front tire blowout, especially if you've only been riding for a very short time. I'm also not a fan of mixing different tires front and rear, but some will say it's not a problem.

I'm like that too...

Continental tires are bout $180 for the set...

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20...nti_motion.htm

playtowinthegame · 02-26-2012, 12:07 PM

im going to go with those dunlops. read great tests and reviews on them. no bad marks.

02-24-2012, 04:00 PM	#1
playtowinthegame Trailer Queen Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: EHT, NJ Moto: 2001 yzf-600 Posts: 29	New here-tire help hello everyone. just started riding. like 4 days ago lol. just bought myself my first bike, a 2001 yamaha yzf-600. i need a new rear tire. does anybody have any recommendations for me. only looking to spend at most 150. i obviously dont need a racing tire. just a quality tire, with great tread.

02-24-2012, 04:35 PM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Are you the guy I sent here? welcome __________________ TWF Post whore #6

02-24-2012, 07:17 PM	#3
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	Rear tire size 160/60-ZR17. I dont think the ZR is a necessity, because the Z rating is a lower rating than most current tires. Someone else may need to back me up on that one, but I think that is correct. Bridgestone Battlax BT-021 Rear Tire. - $155 Replacement for the stock OEM BT-020 Michelin Pilot Road 2 - $125 Michelin Pilot Power - $113 Pirelli Diablo - $120 Dunlop Sportmax Q2 - $130 Anything else will be too expensive, or are off brand. I always buy online, get the free shipping, and have a small shop put on for real cheap. Saves a ton from big dealer full pricing and labor prices.... __________________ Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold Last edited by Porkchop; 02-24-2012 at 07:21 PM..*

02-26-2012, 02:17 AM	#8
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	Pilot Power $117 (my vote) Continental Conti Motion $105 BT-090 $135 (even though I am personally anti-Bridgestone) Metzeler Sportec M3 $117 Pirelli Diablo $117 __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

02-24-2012, 09:24 PM	#4
playtowinthegame Trailer Queen Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: EHT, NJ Moto: 2001 yzf-600 Posts: 29	yes i think so. u had the 954 lol

02-24-2012, 09:25 PM	#5
playtowinthegame Trailer Queen Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: EHT, NJ Moto: 2001 yzf-600 Posts: 29	pork chop- the tire size is a 180/55/17 if that matters

02-25-2012, 07:27 AM	#6
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	Q2s are great

02-25-2012, 02:01 PM	#7
Captain Morgan Let's do another U-turn Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Moto: 2009 V-Strom Posts: 3,816	What tire is on the front and how old is it? There's more to a tire than the tread depth. Make sure there aren't any cracks or dryrot on the front. You do NOT want a front tire blowout, especially if you've only been riding for a very short time. I'm also not a fan of mixing different tires front and rear, but some will say it's not a problem.

02-26-2012, 12:07 PM	#10
playtowinthegame Trailer Queen Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: EHT, NJ Moto: 2001 yzf-600 Posts: 29	im going to go with those dunlops. read great tests and reviews on them. no bad marks.