BlackAndBlue
Junior Member
As many miles as I've logged on a bike and I've never actually picked out tires. On my last bike I just went with what was on there because they seemed good (perelli sport demons). Now the Dunlop Q3's on my recently acquired FZ6 are 5 years old and, tread or not, in need of replacement. The vast plethora of options has me overwhelmed. Most of the forum talk I see is mostly concerning the grippiest fun-oriented tires one can find, however my usage is a bit different. I will be riding about 6000 miles per year, give or take 1500 or so, mostly highway, but I like to have a bit of fun too, but nothing crazy. I won't be going to the track or flying up and down the dragon as many times as I can stand either, though I do like to get down in a turn just a bit now and then, and a good gripping tire makes me feel safer. So, I hesitate to get the most touring oriented tire out there like the Michelin Pilot Road series, because a little extra grip wouldn't hurt and I'll want to change the tires every year anyway even if they're not worn out. So what is a good middle of the road tire that will definitely be good for 6000 miles but grip pretty well too?