Tyres

[Kwikasfuki]

Just my personal view of the tyres I've had so far on the GTR. The majority of my riding is on the motorway.

Pirelli Angel ST
Score 8/10
Pro: Sticky tyre. Holds the road well and drops in nicely
Con: Rear wore after 5000 miles

Michelin PR 2
Score 8/10
Pro: Solid stable tyre with quick turn in. Excellent wear. Rear had 10000 miles, but decided to change as was squaring off. Would have got another few thousand out of it
Con: Can be a bit squirmish at speed when the road is cold. In summer they are fine

Continental Road Attack 2
Score 5/10
Pro: Low speed turn in and handling is brilliant. Easy to scrape the pegs with these tyres.
Con: At speed, these tyres don't grip too well. I think its down to the side walls, so until there's a specific version for the GTR I'm staying away. I will try these again if Continental produce a specific version as I believe they have the potential to be the best tyre for the GTR

Bridestone BT021
Score 3/10
Pro: They come for free on the bike
Con: Watch the handling deteriorate after a few thousand miles. Terrible turn in

[Lonewolf]

As I'm the slowest rider in the world I can pick from any of the above.  ;D

[Sahagun]

Norman - Please can you explain what you mean by "turn in"?

Thanks

[Kwikasfuki]

Turn in - when taking a bend how much effort through counter steering is required to tip the bike in? And once leant into the bend how stable is the grip and line?

The bridgestones were terrible at turn in once worn.

[Sahagun]

I now have the Michelin PR2's fitted - and Norman you are right - it does feel like a new bike. Gone is the tendency for the bike to "fall into the corners" (especially slow corners like roundabouts)

On all corners now, the bike now stays beautifully on line and keeps the same lean angle all the way round the corner.

Great tyres - and thank you for your recommendation!!

I haven't had a chance to try them in the wet. It doesn't get wet too often in the south of Spain!!

[Lonewolf]

I now have the Michelin PR2's fitted - and Norman you are right - it does feel like a new bike. Gone is the tendency for the bike to "fall into the corners" (especially slow corners like roundabouts)

On all corners now, the bike now stays beautifully on line and keeps the same lean angle all the way round the corner.

Great tyres - and thank you for your recommendation!!

I haven't had a chance to try them in the wet. It doesn't get wet too often in the south of Spain!!

I think you will find they are a very capable tyre in the wet also.

[Kwikasfuki]

They'll be fine in the wet. On a very cold day, the tyres don't warm up fully which is their only drawback. You won't have that problem in Spain

[Rusty]

Michelin PR 2's everytime .........

[Kwikasfuki]

I've just ordered a pair of Metzler Z8's

Here's hoping they are good for the winter and better than the Angel STs. I'll write a review once I've put on a few thousand miles

[Nygie]

Just fitted the Avon Storm ultra 2 to my recently aquired GTR. I didn't ride it before the new tyres as they were fooked!
I've used lots of Avons previously on the Hayabusa, I liked them so hopefully they will be as good for the GTR.

[Kwikasfuki]

The Strom Ultra 2 gets good reviews as well. It is on my short list, but as soon as I find a tyre that grips well and lets me throw the bike around that it.

[Martin#30]

Guys,

Anyone found any better option than the Michelin PR2? I have 6,500 on my OEM Bridgestones, and whilst I'd agree that the turn in does suffer when they wear, I must say I find them pretty good tyres. They seem to last well with me too, I reckon at least another 1,000 left in mine and they are both wearing evenly.

As you can probably gather from the mileage, I don't ride the GTR like a sportsbike  :D

So, my priorities would be mileage, dry grip, then wet grip. Anything better than PR2s? Anyone tried the BT-023?

Martin.

[Rusty]

Martin... as previously stated I always go with the PR 2's as they are everything you have listed ... Like you I don't ride like a sports bike and I got nearly 10000 miles out of my last rear .. mostly commuting I admit along motorways and dual carriageways at a steady speed so perhaps the mileage is thus extended, however they are good rubber ! Get some !

[Kwikasfuki]

If you don't open the throttle that much then the PR2s are the one to go for. Not tested the BT023

[Ziderman]

Got to admit I used the Avons on both FJRs they never let me down at slow or high speeds & last better than any others I've used. The GTR came with new set of Bridgestones. allready had back end kick out on me twice at R abouts. So cant wait to wear them & fit the Avons...what are they now Azores...or changed name again.