buddy13 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ok I have got Bridgestone's 016 fitted to the bike at the moment...They have worn down in the middle to the replace marks. I am going to go for a new set and the more I read and speak to owners of various brands the more I become confused . I do not have any criticism for my Bridgestones 016 but since I am going for a new set I want to make sure I get the best I can afford .Prices are somewhat crazy here in Malta (EU) so I have decided to buy online. I have been suggested an online retailer. I have searched long and hard and I think I found a decent online seller . I have narrowed my choice to one of these:- Metzeler M5 = 230 Euros- Diablo Supercorsa SP = 270 Euros- Michelin Power Pure = 220 EurosAt the moment I am heavily leaning towards Michelin power one. I ride mainly fast street with some touring and maybe 1-2 track session/year. Tarmac here is not very abrasive and sticky so I need soft tyres that grip. Longevity is not that much of an issue as I only ride 2000-3000 miles a year if that.I absolutely LOVE to lean hard so a tyre with very soft, grippy sides will be my first choice. Thanks for any help in advance .PS: Can you suggest any good online sellers that have good prices & ship to Malta? Thanks again ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Suppose it depends what you can get if you found the 016's ok I can recommend the BT 023's, had them on a year and found them excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Suppose it depends what you can get if you found the 016's ok I can recommend the BT 023's, had them on a year and found them excellent. Another vote for BT023 from me They are dual compound tyres, harder wearing in the middle for good mileage, and softer on the sides where you need the grip... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy13 Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks for your replies guys ...Actually the 023 is not available from this online seller. You have a good source? My friend has the 020 on his K8 GSX-R 1000 and loves them to bits...Another note is I never drive in the wet/rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks for your replies guys ...Actually the 023 is not available from this online seller. You have a good source? My friend has the 020 on his K8 GSX-R 1000 and loves them to bits...Another note is I never drive in the wet/rain. I got mine from eBay, but then later found that the place i went to get them fitted could have sold them to me cheaper (including fitting costs)so internet is not always the cheapest.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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