I still have the original Bridgestone Battleax BT56 Tires on my 98 CBR 600F3 but I need to replace them. I've been looking at several tires but I can't decide which ones to go with. I commute about 20 miles each way to work on my bike. On my days off, I like doing some sport riding and the occasional track day. Which tires would you all recommend? I've been considering the Pirelli Diablo, Michelin Pilot's or another set of BT56s. Any suggestions?

 

i love my dunlop 208s

i believe the size for the back is 180
i dont recall the front tho, they handle great and stick well

 

The CBR600F2/F3 uses a 120/60-17 front tire and the rear is a 160/60-17. If you put a bigger tire in the back you will run into clearance isssues with the inner fender/hugger and it will slow the steering down. If you are gonna go big!!, I would not reccomend more than 1 size up ( 170/60-17) using the stock rear rim

 

go with the new michlins. there great !!!!!!!!!

 

if you can get your hands on a set of metzelers, i would recommend it. i went up one size on the back (170/ 60-17) and it made quite a difference.

 

Currently i'm using the Brigdstone BT14..they are great for street plus the weekend track riding..they are the latest in the BT series..or maybe u could gine the Mezt a try..like the sportec M1..they stick like glue to the tar..but wears out freakin fast..

 

I have Pirelli Diablos on my '98 F3 and I absolutely love them! Definitely a good choice...

 

I priced a set of pirrelli diablos front $104 & rear$ 128 A friend of mine put a set on his 600 Katana I was impressed with them, but not the Katana

 

try the new pilot powers great grip and good mileage

 

So would 170/60-17 be the biggest tire for the stock rims on the F3 w/o getting any clearance issues??