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Tire choice

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Hey all I'm after a new set of tires for my z750. I have Dunlop qualifiers on it from new. Got 6500 km out of them. It's my weekend ride and I love the mountains I wanna know what tire is the best to get. As I'm new to road bikes I don't know much about the tires. The Dunlop qualifiers I have are pretty good for what I do.
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Seems they are tired...... try some TYRES :shock: :lol:
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GPRA11's are fairly good value at 399 fitted at the moment!
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Post by oldman »

I put Michelin power pures on my Z1000 and it totaly changed the handling for the best. I think it is mainly their light weight although traction seems improved over my last tires, (Continental road attacks). Keep in mind I am old and my mind is deteriorating and I am a shitty rider even when I'm sober. Cheers.
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ended up getting Metzeler Sportec M5 tires, done 1000ks so far and they are such a awesome tire, so much grip
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Got meself some Diablo Rosso :D
Only had them in yesterday so im still on the first 100ks "be careful" zone!!!
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Yes TYRES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!This aint America ;)
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bt016 any good?
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