Yet another zx-12 Tyre thread..

Supafrog · Post by **Supafrog** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 4:23 pm

Currently have michellin HP-X on front... well .. whats left of it.....

and need to replace...

Can't locate michelins in any stores this side of the world.... so... will be replacing front and back.. (and going 190/55 rear at same time)

Given lack of knowldge and limited places that will book in an asap tyre change....

What are Dunlop Qualifiers like? am i likely to chew them quickly on the 12?

.. and if these are too soft.. what dunlop set should i actually try and get the shop to source?

Gosling1 · Post by **Gosling1** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:03 pm

Q3's are pretty good from all accounts ? Haven't tried these myself, but a long-time Dunlop fan....

z900/zx9 · Post by **z900/zx9** » Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:15 pm

Gosling1 wrote:Q3's are pretty good from all accounts ? Haven't tried these myself, but a long-time Dunlop fan....

I think Gos means pilot roads 3s ?? i am not aware of a qualifier 3 dunlop
I personally dont mind dunlop roadsmarts for a mixed tyre.

phear8me · Post by **phear8me** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:52 am

im running a bt16 rear not had any issues yet with it alot nicer feel to it in the corners as well and a good price too

smithy5 · Post by **smithy5** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:32 am

It would help to know what type of riding you do.

If you just ride the twisties, then get a sport tyre, if you just commute then a long lasting touring tyre, a bit of both, then a sport touring tyre. At the end of the day, rubber is rubber when it comes to the well known leading manufacturers and they are really only separated by our individual preference. Sounds like your a Michy or Dunlop fan, so I would go with either one and go with the tyre that suits your riding.

I'm a Bridgy fan and have the BT023's (sport tourer tyre) on the 14, they handle the twisties really well and also get good mileage when i'm two up with the misses. HTH

JPaddo · Post by **JPaddo** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:16 am

I like the power pures, but admittedly it's due to the weight primarily.

A set of power pures is a hell of a lot cheaper than a set of forged magnesium or BST rims

Supafrog · Post by **Supafrog** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:35 am

My bad. should have explained better.

I'm a touring kind of person(1 or 2 up) .. My preference would be towards a pilot road 2 (was hoping to try the 3's but can't source). so looking for mileage from tyre, but am told not available and i need tyres now

Was recommended the Q2 as a replacement set; but i will need to replace both tyres and really am after feedback before forking out the dollars

z900/zx9 · Post by **z900/zx9** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:58 am

Roadsmarts are a better option than qualifier2s for your type of riding.They will certainly last longer.

Supafrog · Post by **Supafrog** » Fri Nov 25, 2011 12:29 pm

Thanks guys!

I've managed to settle on a compromise...

Just replacing the front HPX with a road 2ct,, it's getting too hard...

and i'll get a new matching set when the rear is more worn

Supafrog · Post by **Supafrog** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 7:25 pm

Ended up putting a pilot road 3 on the rear yesterday (190/55) so lets see how long it lasts

born green · Post by **born green** » Sat Dec 24, 2011 9:23 am

z900/zx9 wrote:Roadsmarts are a better option than qualifier2s for your type of riding.They will certainly last longer.

2nd that.
Dunlop Q's are a good tyre, but mileage is not one of there strong points...

Supafrog · Post by **Supafrog** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 4:21 pm

Me likey the pilot road 3... found some fun on caves road last week

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