Replace both tires at the same time?

[mikw73]

On the FZ6 so far, I've bought a rear when I had a good front, a front when I had a good rear, and finally swapped both together. Even if you're slow, the rears wear at twice the rate that the fronts do, but I still think it makes more sense to always buy in pairs. First, the belt and rubber integrity of the front is much more important safety-wise, so a replacement ahead of schedule is not a complete waste in that sense. Second, the front tire's profile has a huge impact on handling. So keeping the old one on for a second rear tire will make that second rear tire's life less fun. Third, the front is cheaper, so the increased cost of swapping it every time is not doubling the total cost. Arguments against this are many, but installation costs, environmentalism, tight budgets and those who commute a lot and know their tire profiles will never be great come to mind.

 

[mikw73]

Oh, and I've never ridden a set, but everything I've read and everyone I've talked to about Shinko tires makes me want to try a set. They're not pricy, and reportedly handle and last well. I'm running BT-023s now, and will probably either get PR3s or Shinko Ravens next.

 

[ChevyFazer]

Oh, and I've never ridden a set, but everything I've read and everyone I've talked to about Shinko tires makes me want to try a set. They're not pricy, and reportedly handle and last well. I'm running BT-023s now, and will probably either get PR3s or Shinko Ravens next.

I've only herd bad things about shinkos from people who have never actually tried a set....but honestly like I've said before for the price they can't be beat and IMO only actual racers, professional riders or what have you could tell the difference in like rubbers. In other words your average joe probably couldn't tell between the different brands of sport touring tires, or sport tires.

 

[SamuraiMark]

My lucky day?

A cousin just got his hands on a slightly crashed 2002 GSXR600 (looks like cosmetic damage ... smashed fairing, but the machine still runs fine) with what appear to be brand/nearly new Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tires on it. He's ripping the motor our of the bike for his new buggy and the tires are available if I want them. Right size. Maybe a bit more "sport" than I need, and I was excited to get those new Z8s in, but if the price is right I'd be a fool not to take them.

- Mark

 

[Red Wazp]

My lucky day?

A cousin just got his hands on a slightly crashed 2002 GSXR600 (looks like cosmetic damage ... smashed fairing, but the machine still runs fine) with what appear to be brand/nearly new Dunlop Sportmax Q2 tires on it. He's ripping the motor our of the bike for his new buggy and the tires are available if I want them. Right size. Maybe a bit more "sport" than I need, and I was excited to get those new Z8s in, but if the price is right I'd be a fool not to take them.

- Mark

We love new tires when the "price is right". I hope your cuz come through for you.