ZX12R Tyres

[Ticketyman]

Hey guys, been M.I.A. for a while ....missus split after 22 years and the bikes went to, Anyway have got my hands on an 04 ZX12R and am just wondering what tyres everyone is putting on them ? Is it better to run a 190 or the standard 200, I'm guessing 55 height would sharpen things up ? I am looking to run something that will give me good klms and grip although I'm not out to be scratching. Was running pirelli strada's on my old Gixer...are they in the mix ?

[shinnynoggon]

go with the 190 on the rear,,,,,,,i always use michelin road 2 front and rear,,,,,,have been told the road3 are good but waiting for someone to go through a set to find out how they are ,,,,,,cheers paul

[shadowzx9]

Go the road 3's, they're frakking awesome

Drop one profile size for the front and a 190 on the back.

I miss my 12

[Smitty]

go the 190 on the back..thats what I run

[cannman]

i just put on a set of Metzeler Sportec M5's on 190/55 rear and they are awesome, was gunna go the power pure's but was informed by tyre shop owner that they are a big flop - he cant get rid of them

[wolsdad]

just got pirelli diablos,soon find out what they are like,anyone had them?

[wolsdad]

just got pirelli diablos,soon find out what they are like,anyone had them?

[z900/zx9]

just got pirelli diablos,soon find out what they are like,anyone had them?

Only had 1 set of diablo corsa threes ,hated them there sitting in the shed and will be on ebay shortly M5s are Cool

[Nelso]

just got pirelli diablos,soon find out what they are like,anyone had them?

Which Diablos?

[Nelso]

Go the road 3's, they're frakking awesome

You are the first person I have ever heard say that. I've never run them myself so I have no idea, but I have heard lots of people say they were rubbish.

[Nelso]

I am looking to run something that will give me good klms and grip although I'm not out to be scratching.

What sort of riding? Lots of straight line stuff, commuting, touring, or lots of corners?

[Blurr]

Go the Bridgestone s20's. Rossi rates them

[Ticketyman]

No track days, the occasional fast blast through the hills but mostly legal speed cruising, mix in the 1000klm run home once in a while.

[s man]

You are gonna get a thousand different anwsers to this question.
I was in the same boat as you only 3 years ago. I hadnt ridden a bike for over 20 years, so I know what you are going through.
BT016 will do the job..
IMO stay away from PR3 thay are great in the wet & crap in the dry. [Again only my opinion]
Perilli Supercorsa pro,,[70% track day 30% road]
Metzler K3s [same as Perilli]
Bridgstone BT003RS, [ 70% track 30% road] Thats what I use..
Bridgstone BT 016, [ 30% track 70% road] I found them a great all rounder!!!
Dunlop, qualifier's,, {50/50 road & track] Same as BT003 ..
I have raced on the 003RS & found it cumming up a bit short, but for the road great!
This will all depend on how you ride, what you expect as far as wear, & if you intend on using the bike as a daily ride/commuter.. I use my bike as a sport tourer, so I dont care if the tyres dont last as long as others. I would rather have grip over long life. I you know what I mean??
Hope this helps..

[Nelso]

Bridgestone 016s, Metzeler M5s and Pirelli Diablo Rosso & Angels all get a good wrap for sports tyres. I'd stay away from any track tyres like 003s and K3s for the road. I don't know much about touring tyres as I never run them.

My preference is the M5 for the ZRX as they work well on a heavy bike, so they would be a good choice for the 12.

HTH.