Woe257
Junior Member
Just got home. was stranded with a large hex screw thru front tire of '06 FZ6 ("new" carry over. I've only got 1,500 miles on tires) Plug unmlikely to work. (ripped up bad) Anyway, the MC has a front 170 70 17 R dunlop sportmax tires (orginal). Local dealership does not have one ikn stock and quotes over $300 bucks for one..sems high ?
Trying to sell me a metz and some other brands I'm unfamiliar with, ranging from $140 to $ 240.
Q? Would it be an issue to "mix" tire brands as it relates to handling, etc or is this okay. Other issues ? recommendation ?
I will go get the bike in the morning and either bring home and order a tire or put a different tire on depending on advice of some of you folks. I know little about this issue. I live 35 miles from any shop.
Anyone have recommendations on tires, cost projection, etc ? (by early A.M.)
I occassionally ride agressively in the twisties, but not on a track. I communte and sometimes push it in the corners or rarely above triple digits and then only for shor bursts. So I'm looking for good wear and traction, especially in the rain, more thaan "hard riding".
Help please !
Trying to sell me a metz and some other brands I'm unfamiliar with, ranging from $140 to $ 240.
Q? Would it be an issue to "mix" tire brands as it relates to handling, etc or is this okay. Other issues ? recommendation ?
I will go get the bike in the morning and either bring home and order a tire or put a different tire on depending on advice of some of you folks. I know little about this issue. I live 35 miles from any shop.
Anyone have recommendations on tires, cost projection, etc ? (by early A.M.)
I occassionally ride agressively in the twisties, but not on a track. I communte and sometimes push it in the corners or rarely above triple digits and then only for shor bursts. So I'm looking for good wear and traction, especially in the rain, more thaan "hard riding".
Help please !
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