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Technically Speaking => Wheels & Tyres => Topic started by: mark.knights on Monday, 10 April 2017, 05:47 PM

Title: new tyres
Post by: mark.knights on Monday, 10 April 2017, 05:47 PM
Am in need of new rubber front and rear .thinking of changing from bridgestone any one tryed the michelin ,pilots? Or any good tyres ?
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: Stolichnaya on Monday, 10 April 2017, 05:51 PM
Ive a GTR 1400 as well as the GSX14 - my GTR needed tires last year nd i went for Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT's.  i was stunned at how well the bike felt straight away so i will be adding these to the GSX this year too.

really quite a marked difference in feel & confidence.  I've never really noticed tires make a difference until i tried the PR4 GTs.  100% recommend
Stoli
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: seth on Monday, 10 April 2017, 06:46 PM
ive used pirelli angel st /gt's for last few year with good grip and very good milages (12k front 8k rear) .
i look forward to your feed back on the RP4's
stoli to see what you think of them on a gsx1400

:cheers:
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: gsxbarmy on Monday, 10 April 2017, 06:54 PM
I'll second the Michelin PR4's - great grip with those on a 14, bags of confidence and good wear rates

As Seth says though, many have also gone for the Angel's and rate them very highly

So whichever of those 2 makes you choose, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: Rufus on Monday, 10 April 2017, 07:17 PM
Hi
I just fitted Dunlop sportmax Q2s, weren't my first choice but the grip is great.
The front warms up very quick which I like.
Much firmer than the Bridgestones.
Better in the wet than I thought they would be too.

Loads of options and opinions out there, good luck making a choice!
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: Notty on Monday, 10 April 2017, 07:32 PM
Michelin PR4's - not sure about wet handling as only ride in the dry now I am retired !  :smile2:
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: Kiwifruit on Monday, 10 April 2017, 07:43 PM
Standard Michelin PR4's, on my third set. Good in wet or dry.

Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: grog on Monday, 10 April 2017, 07:44 PM
new michy power sound interesting. they wouldnt last but would be a fun couple of months. super sticky. angel gt, most amazing tyre ive ever had. said it all before. just like a trusted old mate.
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: VladTepes on Monday, 10 April 2017, 09:29 PM
I run PR4's I like them a lot.

Are there better tyres out there? Possibly, but without trying them all...

I think 99% of GSX1400 riders would be happy with PR4s as their tyre choice.
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: mark.knights on Monday, 10 April 2017, 11:46 PM
Thanks guys ive just clicked buy it now on a pair of pilots  :happy1:
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: Globalrider on Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 12:25 AM
Yep! PR4s on both my 14s - great in wet and dry - lots of confidence!
:boogie:
Stan
Title: Re: new tyres
Post by: DanGSX on Tuesday, 11 April 2017, 04:04 AM
I'm putting Pirelli Angel ST's on mine in the summer. Gets good recommendations and the tread looks so cool.  :devil: