Tyres for Yamaha Thundercat

[clashfan83]

Hi all

I need new tyres for my Yamaha Thundercat 600. Any recommendations? I never take it on the track (and am never likely to).

Also my MOT advisory was that the rear tyre valve stem is slightly damaged, should I get this sorted before I get them fitted?

Many thankies

[Mr Fro]

I recommend Pilot Road 4 (or 3 at a pinch). I use them and they are really very good.

Don't worry about the valve stem, this will be replaced when the new tyre is fitted.

[klingelton]

I'm still on pilot road 2. love those tyres, can't sing higher praise of them.

[littlecat]

I put Pirelli diablos on my thundercat , really liked them

[Stu]

what type of riding will you be doing?

if your not flying around like a loon then I will bet you will be fine with a touring tyre so buy a set that fits your budget

you probably wont see the difference if your not trying for knee down everywhere

[clashfan83]

Thanks guys. I like the look of those pilot tyres, may give them a go. No I don't really go about like a loon as I don't fancy ending up as jam on the road

[Dav3y]

+1 for the Pilot Road 3.

Just had a set fitted on my XJ6 and the bike feels so much better around corners than it ever did with the original BT021's

[Stu]

while a few people are saying the pilot road 3 I would bother personally

they will be overkill for your riding style and at the price of them they aren't cheap

take a look at some of the continentals or even maxxis

maxxis are up and coming and are cheap I know people who ride like a loon with maxxis and have no bother and they are pretty cheap or they was last time I looked

[Tango]

The Maxxis tyres are cheap(ish).....but they wear out quick too.....whereas the PR3's cost more, but should last longer....

[Stu]

depends what maxxis ya get

ive heard of some getting 8 - 10k out of a rear

personally I would say depends on your mileage too as I would want to be changing my tyres at least every other year as they can crack with age as we know especially when laid up over winter

I would rather wear a cheaper set down in 2 years than throw a decent expensive set because they where cracking etc

they is a lot to think about really to weigh up the cost and only the OP can do that

[Tango]

True Stu......sometimes there are too many choices.....and tyre choice is often subjective.....but love the PR3's on the Speedie.....

[Stu]

I love the pilot power 2ct's that I have used in the past although they dont last long but can pick them up cheaper now

[Joeman]

Problem with the PR3's is that they look like you ride like a grandma. They just Dont seem to want to look worn.

[rennie]

I can't see the point of buying the latest, all singing-all dancing tyres

if you're not going to use them to their full potential!!

Years ago I'd only buy Metzelers! more recently Bridgestones,

I was skint last time I needed tyres so got Avons £50 odd cheaper a pair

than Bridgestones!

I've had no trouble at all! They're really good!

[techno]

Problem with the PR3's is that they look like you ride like a grandma. They just Dont seem to want to look worn.

Its odd you should say that because mine do.

[Joeman]

Problem with the PR3's is that they look like you ride like a grandma. They just Dont seem to want to look worn.

Its odd you should say that because mine do.

 

I've only done a few hundred miles on mine. Also I think the traction control on my BMW makes the power delivery smoother so I dont scrub the sides as much accelerating out of bends. Interesting to see how they cope with nice warm summer road temperatures.