New tires for CBR 600F4I 2001
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New tires for CBR 600F4I 2001
Hey everyone,
I am looking at getting new tires for my bike and this is the first time I am getting tires. I bought my bike used and the tires needs to be changed. I am asking everyone for advice on what tires you recomend for my bike.
I am looking at getting new tires for my bike and this is the first time I am getting tires. I bought my bike used and the tires needs to be changed. I am asking everyone for advice on what tires you recomend for my bike.
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Mesa AZ
2CT's FTMFW!!!!
Seriously, they are the best tires I've tried. It feels like you could lean to the peg, crank the throttle wide open AND do a wheelie at the same time. Don't try that but do try the tires
Seriously, they are the best tires I've tried. It feels like you could lean to the peg, crank the throttle wide open AND do a wheelie at the same time. Don't try that but do try the tires
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From: North of Toronto
i run the pilot powers and never have had an issue or complaint about them.. my theory.. if something isn't broke don't fix it lol until the tires give me trouble i'll prolly stick with what i know..
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From: Milwaukee
It depends on the type of riding you want to do.
Normal city cruising, to and from work only type of stuff, get a decent road tire. Michelin Pilot Roads or something similar (I don't know enough tires off the top of my head to pull more names, but they're out there by all major brands).
Some city cruising, some higher speed stuff, some twisty action, get a stickier tire like the standard Michelin Pilot Power (or equivalent).
Some city, more higher speed and/or lots of twisties, get a nice sticky tire like the Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs (which is a dual compound - hard center, sticky sides).
I personally recommend Michelin tires, since that's what I've always used. Diablo I have heard good things about, same with Metzler. Stay away from Shinko (cheap for a reason).
Honestly, the best person to tell you what tire is best is yourself. Tell a knowledgeable person the type of riding you want to do, get the tire they recommend, and see how you like it. Tires have different qualities that will give different riding styles. For instance, a taller tire will dive into turn easier than a shorter tire. You just have to find the one you like.
Normal city cruising, to and from work only type of stuff, get a decent road tire. Michelin Pilot Roads or something similar (I don't know enough tires off the top of my head to pull more names, but they're out there by all major brands).
Some city cruising, some higher speed stuff, some twisty action, get a stickier tire like the standard Michelin Pilot Power (or equivalent).
Some city, more higher speed and/or lots of twisties, get a nice sticky tire like the Michelin Pilot Power 2CTs (which is a dual compound - hard center, sticky sides).
I personally recommend Michelin tires, since that's what I've always used. Diablo I have heard good things about, same with Metzler. Stay away from Shinko (cheap for a reason).
Honestly, the best person to tell you what tire is best is yourself. Tell a knowledgeable person the type of riding you want to do, get the tire they recommend, and see how you like it. Tires have different qualities that will give different riding styles. For instance, a taller tire will dive into turn easier than a shorter tire. You just have to find the one you like.