New to the game... I need a new front tire and I have no idea what I should get?? Currently it has a michelin Pilot sport 130/70 7r16 if that means anything??? What would anyone recommend

 

The numbers are the size of the tire, so get a new one that's the same. 130/70/ZR-16.

Just about any sportbike tire in that size will work great. Dunlop, Bridgestone, Pirelli, even Continental, Metzeler, or Avon. I'm not sure Michelin makes that size anymore...

130 is the number of millimeters across the tread of the tire. 70mm is the sidewall, from the edge of the tread to the wheel. 16 is the number of inches in wheel size. Your front wheel is 16", the back wheel is 17". ZR is the top speed rating of the tire. Good luck!

 

thanks for the help. I am having trouble finding a tire that has similar tread pattern, and your right Michelin does not make that size anymore.

 

Unfortunately not too many good tire choices given the 16" front wheel. I've switched to Metzeler Sportec M1 or M3s. Have been very happy with them.

 

thanks for the response. I was looking at that brand and your right there is not alot out there.. do you know if you can change rims

 

denniskirk.com has a good variety of tires in our size. my buddy works at firestone and got me the bridgestone battlex bt 016 at whole sale... i love them!

 

U can also look into dunlop qualifiers...Ive got those on my 99 900rr and I luv them...sucks that there isnt many options out there but I think u would like the qualifiers

 

I did go to this site and ordered a metzeler... thanks for the response.