2004 Fjr1300 tire question

[Awesomesean]

Ok so I have put around 4k on my new/used 04. I replaced what I believe to be the stock rear tire (Z6) with another Z6. I need to replace the front now (14200 on the clock) I was torn on the purchase of the Z6 vs. the PR2 for the back but stayed with the stock Z6.

My question is, after reading many forums, the PR2 seems to be the overall best tire. Since my rear tire is still good, would it be good to just put the PR2 on the front and wait until the rear wears out and replace it with the matching PR2 in the rear? There is much controversy about running different tires front and rear.

Or, should should I just buy a new Z6 for the front. I have only had this bike for 4k so I don't have the history with the tires. Any ideas?

 

[HotRodZilla]

I don't know how true this is, but it makes sense to me and I've kinda tried to stick it...

I've been told that the front tire should be stickier than your rear tire. From what I can tell, that Z6 is gonna stick better than a PR2. If it were me, I would just put a Z6 on the front, run through that set and then just buy a pair of PR2s.

 

[SkooterG]

Either way. It doesn't really matter.

 

[MCRIDER007]

I don't know how true this is, but it makes sense to me and I've kinda tried to stick it...I've been told that the front tire should be stickier than your rear tire. From what I can tell, that Z6 is gonna stick better than a PR2. If it were me, I would just put a Z6 on the front, run through that set and then just buy a pair of PR2s.

If you look at the relative rubber compounds on matched sets of tires, the front tire has softer rubber than the rear.....if you mismatch tires then its a grab bag as to which tire is stickier.........but truth be told, I have never had a problem when running mismatched tires.

 

[Bustanut joker]

I'd ditch the rear and run with the darkside... Zilla is a dipshit.

 

[SkooterG]

I'd ditch the rear and run with the darkside... Zilla is a dipshit.

+1! What the jackass ^^^^^ from Michigan said!

 

[RadioHowie]

Took NO time at all!

Sean,

If you want maximum mileage on your bike tires, put a Michelin PR2 on the front and a Michelin Exalto or Michelin AS+ car tire on the rear.

If you want near-maximum handling with maximum mileage, put a pair of Michelin PR2s on the front and rear.

If you want maximum handling with near-maximum mileage, put a pair of Michelin PR3s on the front and rear.

If you want maximum handling with no regard to mileage (i.e., worn out in less than 5k miles) put a set of Michelin Pilot Powers on the front and rear.

In your current situation, new(ish) tire on the rear, need new front, go ahead on put a PR2 or PR3 on the front, depending on price and availability, and when the rear is finally worn out, match the rear to what you decide on on the front.

Mixing tire brands is NOT gonna kill you

 

[Awesomesean]

Thanks for the replies. Thank you RadioHowie for the straight scoop. I know there is a lot of joking through the forum and sometimes it is nice to get a simple answer through some experience. I think I will go with the PR2 for the front and match the rear in a few K.

I don't think I would ever go to the dark side. Just doesn't make sense to me.

 

[SkooterG]

Thank you RadioHowie for the straight scoop. I know there is a lot of joking through the forum and sometimes it is nice to get a simple answer through some experience.

It's a sad day indeed when RadioHowie is the voice of reason........

 

[RadioHowie]

Thank you RadioHowie for the straight scoop. I know there is a lot of joking through the forum and sometimes it is nice to get a simple answer through some experience.

It's a sad day indeed when RadioHowie is the voice of reason........

That's what comes from living in abject fear of the dreaded "Rule #10". :rofl:

 

[majicmaker]

Thank you RadioHowie for the straight scoop. I know there is a lot of joking through the forum and sometimes it is nice to get a simple answer through some experience.

It's a sad day indeed when RadioHowie is the voice of reason........

That's what comes from living in abject fear of the dreaded "Rule #10". :rofl:

Rule #10 Blows! But, to stay on topic, I've got 12K miles on my current PR2's and still have plenty of beef left!

 

[Spud]

Thank you RadioHowie for the straight scoop. I know there is a lot of joking through the forum and sometimes it is nice to get a simple answer through some experience.

It's a sad day indeed when RadioHowie is the voice of reason........

That's what comes from living in abject fear of the dreaded "Rule #10".

I think it's ready to be transitioned to a verb now.

Eg: "me and my buddies were standing around the water cooler bullshitting about march madness and our douche-bag boss walked by and Rule 10'd us!"

 

[majicmaker]

Thank you RadioHowie for the straight scoop. I know there is a lot of joking through the forum and sometimes it is nice to get a simple answer through some experience.

It's a sad day indeed when RadioHowie is the voice of reason........

That's what comes from living in abject fear of the dreaded "Rule #10".

I think it's ready to be transitioned to a verb now.

Eg: "me and my buddies were standing around the water cooler bullshitting about march madness and our douche-bag boss walked by and Rule 10'd us!"

I like that a lot Spud! I will spread the word and it'll become official. We've All been Rule 10'd!!

 

[NMRoadRunner]

Unless your riding to the bikes limit, like very few here do, you won't notice the difference between the different tires performance. You will notice a difference in milage. I think the Metzlers stay in shape and run longer the the PR2s do, but the PR2s are better for faster riding, they are a little softer and grip better. I like the rain perfomance of the Metzler tread pattern better.

 

[SkooterG]

Unless your riding to the bikes limit, like very few here do, you won't notice the difference between the different tires performance. You will notice a difference in milage. I think the Metzlers stay in shape and run longer the the PR2s do, but the PR2s are better for faster riding, they are a little softer and grip better. I like the rain perfomance of the Metzler tread pattern better.

I am just going to say I pretty much disagree with everything you said and leave it at that!

 

[Awesomesean]

Rule 10 huh?

 

[TomInPA]

Anyone noticed the new name on this forum?

Super Salient Pearls of Wisdom That Never Get Boring

Or is this just left-over from April 1?