daveinlim Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 I recently bought a cbr600f which have Bridgestone battlax BT16 on them but the rear is starting to get close to needing replacement and is squaring a little too. Tyre size is 120/70/17 on front and 180/55/17 on the rear. Having looked online there's tons of choice and I don't know where to start. The bike will be used throughout the winter as a commuter (heres hoping ceramic coating and xcp keeps the rust away). Some variation of a sports touring tyre is probably best. I do a lot of motorway miles and city riding so needs something that won't square off too quick and something good in the wet for the winter. But there seems to be a never ending list of options. Any suggestions to narrow it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Michelin Road 5 or earlier pilot 4 prob cheaper. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Pilot Road 4 5 or 6 Fantastic rubber 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onesea Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) As above PR's are the tyre of Choice. However at the moment I am running Avon Storm 3d xm. Because they where cheaper at the time than just a front in the PR range. I have no complaints in the way or dry, seem to be wearing well. Even 2 up on a 250kg bike. I think PR's are good but selling at a price that over reflects the benefits. I also have never changed one without it being punctured, normally at last few 1000 miles.. Check reviews but most top end sports touring tyres will suit. If money no issue then PR's at the latest model. Edited October 25, 2022 by onesea 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husoi Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 For me Bridgestone all the way. Tried Michelin pilot 4 and didn't like it For the cruiser Mitas is the way to go. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, husoi said: For me Bridgestone all the way. Tried Michelin pilot 4 and didn't like it For the cruiser Mitas is the way to go. I belive the soft compound on r5 are suited to lighter bikes, think they have a bit of movement if your overweight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Definitely the Pilots Fitted 4s to the 600 at last change and they have made a great difference in the wet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Westerly Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Personally I like Metzler tyres although I'm tempted by latest Michelin Pilots. Son in law reckons they're good but his bikes a large BMW K 1300 so not the same thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, Bender said: I belive the soft compound on r5 are suited to lighter bikes, think they have a bit of movement if your overweight Well I'm definitely not a skinny teenager. The 600 is about 200kg and I'm just under half that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy sugger Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I had Bridgestones on the 600 before, and they were really bad on white lines or where the road surface overlapped from having to put down more than one layer on a wide road 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 +1 for the pilots, had them on the Tiger 1050 and they feel marginally better than the Bridgestones on the ZRX and the Busa and seem to wear better as well. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 Thanks all, looks like pilots are the way to go. Now to just pick a place to buy/fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 @daveinlim What part of london are you in? I have a friend who lives in Ruislip and does fitting from home with all the kit including dynamic balancer. He might even be able to get the tyres competative price. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Winter rider here as well, Michelin Road 5's for me, when they need changing I'll be going over to the road 6's. I've ridden in some horrendous weather and they have never let me down, excellent all rounders. I have heard though, if you do a lot of motorway riding, they have a tendency to square off, although I have only heard that rumoured. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Hi @manxie49 I agree with you but having just done a 2000 mile round trip on them 2 up to the South of France including the return journey in torrential rain mine have survived the motorway remarkably well. So I have stopped worrying about squaring off as I think loaded like I was that would have ruined them if they had a problem. Cheers Ian 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manxie49 Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 minute ago, Ian Frog said: Hi @manxie49 I agree with you but having just done a 2000 mile round trip on them 2 up to the South of France including the return journey in torrential rain mine have survived the motorway remarkably well. So I have stopped worrying about squaring off as I think loaded like I was that would have ruined them if they had a problem. Cheers Ian I agree with you, I've been using them for a couple of years now and nothing but good things to say about them .... The squaring of was the usual run of the mill rumouring you hear flying around, usually from people who have never used them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 Have a look on TwoTyres.... they are by the Blackwall tunnel and have a vast choice and give decent advice based off a couple of questions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted October 25, 2022 Author Share Posted October 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Ian Frog said: @daveinlim What part of london are you in? I have a friend who lives in Ruislip and does fitting from home with all the kit including dynamic balancer. He might even be able to get the tyres competative price. Cheers Ian I'm in Watford but could make my way to Ruislip, I know the area well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I will send him a whatsapp see if he is looking for new customers lol. He does a lot of couriers etc but still works full time. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 @daveinlim you have a personal message. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Metcalfe Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 I'm running on Bridgestone Battleax's on my BMW K1100LT. Got BT45 on rear and BT46 on front and so far done best part of 8000 miles of which 90% has been fully loaded with the "boss" as pillion and the rear still has plenty of life left in it and shows no signs of squaring off given at least 50% of the mileage was done on French & Italian motorways while riding over here to Tunisia last November. We also did over 2000 miles in May this year round Italy and even had the pleasure of getting caught in a thunderstorm and still found that the Bridgestones had plenty of grip. My view on tyres is go for the ones you feel offer you the best for the bike and your riding style and use. It's pointless paying a fortune for super sticky sports tyres that don't last if all you are doing is commuting etc. What tyre suits one rider won't suit another it's all down to personal preference and what you feel comfortable and safest with 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techniques Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 The latest and greatest - Michelin Road 6. Long lasting & ultimate wet grip performance. Switching out the Bridgestone S22s for them when Winter gets here. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezin Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 +1 on BT46 Battlax. Absolutely superb tyre, wet or dry. I couldn't get them in a hurry when setting off touring last summer, so put on Avon Road Riders instead. I think the Bridgestone have a tiny bit more grip... not much in it though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinlim Posted October 31, 2022 Author Share Posted October 31, 2022 I've ordered a set of Michelin road 6 so just got to wait and see how I get on 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 even though they are grippy from new, dont be fooled into not getting rid of that top layer 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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