I been looking on Amazon for some new tires because the thread on my current tires is going out.


I been noticing that a set of Michelin, Bridgestone, and Pirelli tires go for roughly about $200-230 without much difference in price.


Which tires are best for my CBR600F4?

 

I love my michelin pilot powers but I think with all the reviews and the small price difference that after this season, mine will be pretty well spent, I will be purchasing the 2ct versions I like the dual compound idea. We cant always ride twists on the road lol. I also switched the sizes up a bit to help with cornering and it seemed worth it, 120 70 zr17 up front and 180 55 zr17 in back and will probably go 190 in the back with my upgrade also.

 

Just an FYI, but a 190 rear on the stock rim doesn't help conering, it actually makes it a tad worse.

 

180 /55 will produce the best handling and stability at speed while leaned over for the F4, if you want something more oriented to going in a straight line drop to a 180 /50 instead of going up to a 190. I love the dunlop Q2s and will prob buy the new Q3s if the price is right otherwise I'll still buy the Q2s. My only issue is they don't have the longest tread life; but I knew that going into using them.

 

I'm no track racer and am currently riding on Bridgestone battlax bt021's and will be getting a pair of Michelin pilot road 3's next... They seem to be very well rated and I hear nothing but good things.

 

The best tire for you depends on the type of riding you're doing, the environment you're riding in, and what you want out of them.

Without knowing all that, recommendations wont be accurate.

 

you dont have to buy tires from them, but go to a shop and talk with the guys, ask what they run and what they recommend. Alot of them have tried tons of different tires.
Actually had the guys steer me away from Q2's, ended up going with pirelli diablo rosso II's and havent looked back since.

 

I have friends who rave about the pirellis...

As demon said, it depends what you want them for. If its commuting on freeways then you want a dual compound tyre etc etc

 

I have the battlax bt020 on the back and 010 on the front. the bt010 is toast so i ordered the new battlax s20's, looking forward to getting it tomorrow. i dont do any track riding, would like to someday but just street for now and like the bridgestone

 

Never had a bad Michelin. Can't say the same about any of the other brands. Just tried a Q3 on the track and absolutely love it and they are the same price as the Q2.