Tyres, Tires

[aussiefj]

You say tires, I say tyres. Hopefully should be ready to fit new 17in rims next week, so wondering which tyres to go with. I've read good reports on the Metzler Roadtecs Z8's has anyone tried these on the FJ or is there a preferred brand amongst the members, not so concerned with mileage but do like to have fun in the twisties.

Cheers, John

[giantkiller]

Had road techs didn't like them . Weren't 8s though they wor out fast and were slippery in the rain.
Pr3s were great. Got some new ones waiting to go on.

[1tinindian]

I've been using Dunlop Q2 tries for the past 3 years and love how they handle the twisties.
I have no advice on wet weather, as I avoid rain as much as possible.

Leon

[aviationfred]

I have just about worn out my first set of Continental Conti-Motions. I have a 2nd set sitting in the Garage waiting to be installed. They have worked well for me and I know others that run this tire and thrash them pretty good in the twisties.

I am with Leon, I try to avoid rain if I can.

At $160.00 to $180.00 U.S. for a set, they are hard to beat.

Fred

[simi_ed]

I have no advice on wet weather, as I avoid rain as much as possible.

Leon

Sounds like good rain advice to me! 

[rktmanfj]

I have no advice on wet weather, as I avoid rain as much as possible.

Leon

I avoid it, but I don't let it stop me...   

[the fan]

... So thats how your leathers shrank....

[oldktmdude]

You say tires, I say tyres. Hopefully should be ready to fit new 17in rims next week, so wondering which tyres to go with. I've read good reports on the Metzler Roadtecs Z8's has anyone tried these on the FJ or is there a preferred brand amongst the members, not so concerned with mileage but do like to have fun in the twisties.

Cheers, John

John, I've been using the Metzler Roadtec Z8's since March. Got about 6,500 km's on them so far and are the best tyres I've tried so far. Here's a list of the tyres that I've used in the last 4 years;
Pirelli Angels 10,500 kms good tyres front tyre wore to an egg shape.
Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's 6,500 kms great tyres.
Continental Road Attack 2's  7,100kms great tyres.
Michelin Pilot Road 3's 9,000kms great tyres front started pushing in corners near the end of their life.
Metzler RT Z8's 6,500kms, still going, great turn in feel very even profile. Great in the wet.
  Let me know if you need more info on any of the above. Regards, Pete. 

[FJmonkey]

I ran the Q2s for the first 2 sets when I up graded to 17". I liked them for the twisties but only got about 3K miles on a set, cost drove me find a good tire for less. Then during a ride with Craig down in San Diego he told me about the Continental Motions. Craig rides closer to the edge than I do so my concerns over performance were satisfied. Then I discovered the cost,  , a set of Contis for just a touch more than a Q2 rear tire. And that cost included shipping the set to my door.

[rktmanfj]

... So thats how your leathers shrank....

Yep. 

[Pat Conlon]

Huh?  What the fuck is rain?

Loved my PR-3's...great mileage....Now I have a set of PR-4's ready to go on....

[Flynt]

What the fuck is rain?

That shit falling from the sky in Hayfork...  you remember.  PR3>>Q2/Q3 in rain.  I think the Dunlop Roadsmart is a pretty excellent rain tire too.

Data point - Dunlop Q2 rear lasts ~2,000mi when riding 2 up with vigor and an appropriate amount of power in your hand.  I just put my second rear for the summer on this afternoon.

Frank

[aussiefj]

Thanks for the input everybody, I guess like most things in the end it comes down to personal taste and that most good quality tyres will perform well within the limits that most riders will put them to on the road, but Pete if you rate the Metzlers that good after all that crap weather you just rode through I think you've helped convince me. Still hasn't stopped raining over this way, you didn't miss anything.

Thanks guys, John

[oldktmdude]

Thanks for the input everybody, I guess like most things in the end it comes down to personal taste and that most good quality tyres will perform well within the limits that most riders will put them to on the road, but Pete if you rate the Metzlers that good after all that crap weather you just rode through I think you've helped convince me. Still hasn't stopped raining over this way, you didn't miss anything.

Thanks guys, John

Had another day riding on wet roads today. Not much rain to speak of but enough to have some completely wet corners and some not so wet. Tricky conditions. The Z8's did a great job of keeping the FJ upright. The only weak point of the Metzlers that I can think of is the price. They are a little more expensive than the others that I have mentioned but I'd still buy them again. Some of that weather we rode through in Victoria and Mt Gambier was certainly a good test of their wet weather capabilities.
   John, any of the tyres already mentioned by myself or the other posters would do a good job for you. We are very fortunate in this day and age to have so many great manufacturers to choose from. You won't go wrong with any of them.  Pete.   

[aussiefj]

Thanks Pete, I'm sure I'd be happy with any of them, but all the reports I've read on the Z8'a say how good they are in the rain so I'll give them a go especially with the  beautiful weather we're having at the moment, forecast is for sunshine tomorrow then rain and showers through till next saturday, I've heard rumors there's a bloke nearby building a big wooden boat, roll on summer.

John