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Old 02-24-2012, 04:00 PM   #1
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hello everyone. just started riding. like 4 days ago lol. just bought myself my first bike, a 2001 yamaha yzf-600.

i need a new rear tire. does anybody have any recommendations for me. only looking to spend at most 150. i obviously dont need a racing tire. just a quality tire, with great tread.
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Old 02-24-2012, 04:35 PM   #2
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Are you the guy I sent here? welcome
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Old 02-24-2012, 07:17 PM   #3
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Rear tire size 160/60-ZR17. I dont think the ZR is a necessity, because the Z rating is a lower rating than most current tires. Someone else may need to back me up on that one, but I think that is correct.

Bridgestone Battlax BT-021 Rear Tire. - $155 Replacement for the stock OEM BT-020

Michelin Pilot Road 2 - $125

Michelin Pilot Power - $113

Pirelli Diablo - $120

Dunlop Sportmax Q2 - $130

Anything else will be too expensive, or are off brand. I always buy online, get the free shipping, and have a small shop put on for real cheap. Saves a ton from big dealer full pricing and labor prices....
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Old 02-24-2012, 09:24 PM   #4
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yes i think so. u had the 954 lol
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Old 02-24-2012, 09:25 PM   #5
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pork chop- the tire size is a 180/55/17 if that matters
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Old 02-25-2012, 07:27 AM   #6
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Q2s are great
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Old 02-25-2012, 02:01 PM   #7
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What tire is on the front and how old is it? There's more to a tire than the tread depth. Make sure there aren't any cracks or dryrot on the front. You do NOT want a front tire blowout, especially if you've only been riding for a very short time. I'm also not a fan of mixing different tires front and rear, but some will say it's not a problem.
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Old 02-26-2012, 02:17 AM   #8
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Pilot Power $117 (my vote)

Continental Conti Motion $105

BT-090 $135 (even though I am personally anti-Bridgestone)

Metzeler Sportec M3 $117

Pirelli Diablo $117
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What tire is on the front and how old is it? There's more to a tire than the tread depth. Make sure there aren't any cracks or dryrot on the front. You do NOT want a front tire blowout, especially if you've only been riding for a very short time. I'm also not a fan of mixing different tires front and rear, but some will say it's not a problem.
I'm like that too...

Continental tires are bout $180 for the set...

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20...nti_motion.htm
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Old 02-26-2012, 12:07 PM   #10
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im going to go with those dunlops. read great tests and reviews on them. no bad marks.
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