FZR 1000 3.5" Tire recomendation

[eeshed]

Hey there,
Any recommendations for a front tire to fit on a 1988 FZR rim 3.5"? I am looking for something sticky that would last a bit

Where online is a good place to buy tires?

Thanks,
Eyal

[craigo]

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=33

I just bought a set of Conti Motions for $166 delivered from these people. 180/55-17 rear and a 120/60-17 front. Love the Motions and the price.

CraigO

[eeshed]

Craig,
I looked at the specs of FZR 1000 1988 and the tire size is 120/70-17. You specified 120/60-17. Which tire should I spec for my FJ1100 1985 with FJ1200 89+ forks?

Eyal

[Thmsdoyle]

I have a couple thousand miles on my conti motions now. I like them. Good grip, even in wet conditions, solid in the twisties. For the price you can't beat them.

[aviationfred]

I have a set of Conti-Motions. I have about 2000 miles on them and they have been nothing short of awesome. 120/70/17 and 180/55/17

Fred

[Pat Conlon]

I am impressed with my Michelin Road 3's.
The dry grip is good and the wet grip is excellent and the mileage....wow, 7600 miles on the back 180/55-17 tire.....amazing.
I could easily go to 8,000-9,000 miles on the front, but I replace both as a set.

They are more expensive than most tires, but I'm gonna use them again...

[eeshed]

What would be the difference between 120/60-17 and 120/70-17 with respect to handling and performance?
Eyal

[giantkiller]

I also love my pilot road 3s. Excellent in the wet. Great wear so far compared to my metzler z6s (junk tires in my opinion use to love metzler tires about 10years ago) And great in the corners.

[FJmonkey]

I am with CraigO, he turned me on to the Motions. He rides harder than I do (shut up Baldy!) and my price was $180 delivered for a set. I have over 4700 miles and there is still some tire left. Can't say squat for wet traction as it never rains on SoCal.

[craigo]

I am with CraigO, he turned me on to the Motions. He rides harder than I do (shut up Baldy!) and my price was $180 delivered for a set. I have over 4700 miles and there is still some tire left. Can't say squat for wet traction as it never rains on SoCal.

CraigO

[craigo]

Craig,
I looked at the specs of FZR 1000 1988 and the tire size is 120/70-17. You specified 120/60-17. Which tire should I spec for my FJ1100 1985 with FJ1200 89+ forks?

Eyal

Go with the 120/70-17. It's on the menu. I just took the lower profile as a preference. I like it better for some reason. I think it's cause I put most of my weight forward when riding hard and it stands up better to those loads. That theory might be wrong, but it's how I feel. 

CraigO

[craigo]

What would be the difference between 120/60-17 and 120/70-17 with respect to handling and performance?
Eyal

Tire profile. The 70's sidewall is taller than the 60's making it a softer ride, The 60 will give you a firmer ride. But the average person wouldn't notice the difference much for street use. But no one on this site is average. 

CraigO

[HARTLESS]

What would be the difference between 120/60-17 and 120/70-17 with respect to handling and performance?
Eyal

Tire profile. The 70's sidewall is taller than the 60's making it a softer ride, The 60 will give you a firmer ride. But the average person wouldn't notice the difference much for street use. But no one on this site is average. 

CraigO

I hit rim a couple time going over a lipped driveway on a slight turn when I had a 120/60/17 up front.....soooo much nicer now with the 120/70/17. I weight 265lbs though

[Sabre093]

Try here prices look good
http://www.petes-superbike.com/index.php

[fj1289]

Had a 120/60 -17 on a PM Chicane rim. Hit a pothole in a residential area at night going less than 30 mph. I'll be taking the rim to get it straightened soon. For me, for riding in the real world day to day, I'll stick to a 120/70-17 from now on. Any difference in steering can be made up by slipping the forks through the triple clamps a few mm.