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Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:34 pm
Author: nick pearce
Hi everyone, I'm sure there was a thread a few years ago on grippy tyres for the Z1000J /Z1100R. I need a new pair for my Z 1100R running standard wheels. (both are 18").Cheers , Nick.
Re: Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 11:07 pm
Author: Strebe
My vote would go to Continental Classic Attack, which are radials for classic bikes:
http://www.cambriantyres.co.uk/continen ... sicattack/
Re: Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 4:45 am
Author: chrisu
Or bt45s or metzelers
All good
Re: Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:07 am
Author: ADRIAN H
metzeler lasertec.
Re: Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:00 pm
Author: nick pearce
Thanks chaps, all sound good. I've used metzelers on a Z1000j for years and found them good. If the classic attacks offer slightly more grip cornering I'll probably try them. Cheers.
Re: Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 8:42 pm
Author: Coose
I have a Classic Attack on the back of my YPVS and it seems to be very good, though unfortunately they don't make them in Z1100R sizes.
I've been using Avon Roadriders (110-18 front and a 130-18 rear) on my J and they've been fine in all weathers, including torrential rain in Belgium. Saying that, I'm moving to sticky Continental radials this year...
Re: Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2018 11:34 pm
Author: Strebe
My bad, sorry!
You could try the similar Conti Road Attack 2, which comes in sizes you could probably use ! 130/80 18 rather than 130/90 18 , and 110/80 18 rather than 110/90 18. For the 130s there about an inch difference in overall diameter (3.8%), and rather less for the 119s.
But, as has been observed, BT45s are pretty grippy and well behaved.
Re: Best tyres for Z1100R.
Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2018 10:13 pm
Author: nick pearce
Thanks again everyone, on the case now. Been using BT45s on my YPVS and an RD 350LC and work really well. Thinking that route now on the Z1100R.