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Z900 tyres
Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 9:55 pm
Author: gray
I'm looking for a pair of new tyres for my standard z9 . In the distant past I had Metzlers, then a few years ago Bridgestone (BT45??) which gripped well but wore out fast. Currently on Dunlop (arrowmax i think). Anyone got any feedback on any new tyres on the market that are good for "spirited" riding fun?
Thanks
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:11 am
Author: warren3200gt
Avon Road riders is the way to go. 7 z's all have ARR's on them.
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:12 am
Author: 660smc
Hi, I've had good experience with these tires ...
Greetings from Switzerland
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:49 am
Author: r3sc
Road riders every time for me!
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 10:59 am
Author: Bill P
Road riders every time for me to
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 12:47 pm
Author: zapo
Not exactly a recommendation but I've been using continental RB2 (front) and K112 (rear) which have a great classic look about them and gave a very sticky confident ride. But the rear wore out in 2500 miles, replaced it and got 2700. I really like the tyre and must be a sucker for punishment as I fitted a third rear but only got 2500 again. Seemed a bit too low mileage so I've just fitted a bt46 hoping for better mileage but reading your comment about "bt45 wore out fast" I guess time will tell. I'm already regretting the modern look of the bt46
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 7:05 pm
Author: Andrew_s
If that question had been asked a few years ago there would have been a resounding recommendation for Bridgstone BT45's, so it interesting to the various tires now being fitted.
I fitted Battlax BT45's to my A4 about 1,500 miles ago and still have plenty of tread left (7.75mm rear), but then I don't ride like a 'hoon', most of the time...
I think the BT45 tire pattern suits the A4 ok, more importantly it rides well on them, although the pressure needs to be higher being modern 'rubber'.
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 8:19 pm
Author: Garry.L
warren3200gt wrote:Avon Road riders is the way to go. 7 z's all have ARR's on them.
What he said.
Had them on a couple of old big Zeds and performed well with nice predictable handling...
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 9:38 am
Author: Ultim8pc
Road Riders
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Thu Dec 02, 2021 8:36 pm
Author: Barnett
Of all the tyres I have tried and used over the years never tried avon. A mate swore by their road riders on his zeds, so gave em a go, revelation to me, these tyres are probably the best I have ever used on a bike full stop.
Currently fitted to my Z1a and Z650b1. Really sure footed and confidence inspiring, despite the horror stories in the press I am finding the wear rate very good, far better than the bt45s.
Re: Z900 tyres
Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:30 pm
Author: gray
that's great everyone, I'll give the Avons a whirl.
Thanks for the feedback
Looking forward to next year!
