Tire manufacturer choices

[ConPilot1]

YMMV.  They've discontinued the 757s. Also, why were you running a radial rear tire on the front? I'm just curious, looking at the pics, because that one still has the "fuzz" on it, so I assume it did not take long to seperate after you mounted it. I've only used their bias ply tires, but I've used them for over ten years (not at a time!) and I've never seen one do that.

The 757's were radials. Both of them. They were a matching set of front/rears in Goldwing size. I don't understand how you figured I'd run a rear tire on the front.  
And no, I don't think I had 2 or three thousand miles on them, maybe not even that.

[Gnigma]

Sorry, I was just looking at the tread pattern. Shinko recalled all the 757s and discontinued them because of that problem. It's a good thing you're ok. I personally don't like the handling of radials on a bike. You can check on recalls by searching "motorcycle tire recall." They've ALL had recalls, for instance Metzeler 880s, Michellin Pilots, some Pirrellis, Bridgestones, etc., have all had recalls. I've never had a tire do that, knock on wood.

[expatbrit]

 I was due for some new tires and after seeing the results of this poll, I ordered 2 Michelin PR 2's. I'm a bit excited. I didn't care for the Bridgestone's that came stock on the bike.

 

When I rode an FZ6R on stock tyres, it seemed REALLY slow to turn in. I hear that is a tyre issue; Dunlop Q2s apparently transform the bike. Hopefully the PR2s will do the same -- I loved them on the Sprint.

Right now I have Q2s on the 'strada, but I suspect I'll swap them for something a bit more durable before any long rides. On the KTM I stuck with the stock Pirellis, the WR wears Bridgestones, and I had the stock Bridgestones, Conti's, and then PR2s on the Sprint. Liked the last the best.

[Jay S.]

When I rode an FZ6R on stock tyres, it seemed REALLY slow to turn in. I hear that is a tyre issue; Dunlop Q2s apparently transform the bike. Hopefully the PR2s will do the same -- I loved them on the Sprint.

Right now I have Q2s on the 'strada, but I suspect I'll swap them for something a bit more durable before any long rides. On the KTM I stuck with the stock Pirellis, the WR wears Bridgestones, and I had the stock Bridgestones, Conti's, and then PR2s on the Sprint. Liked the last the best.

When the bike was new I thought maybe it was just me, especially after coming off a lifetime of cruisers. However, I've ridden enough to know good and bad tires. I'm almost glad to hear you say that about the Bridgestones when you rode the FZ6R. I can't wait to get my bike back next week and see how the PR2's feel. Thanks for the feedback.

[CanadianBird]

PR3s on my BlackBird.

[Scottybones]

  Love the Metzler M3 Sportecs that I recently put on my ZZR1200.  Came stock with Bridgestones and the the front was cupped when I bought it and had no confidence going into corners.  The M3s are smooth and stick good, and according to the reviews last longer than all of the more expensive tires out there.  

[UrbanHermit]

I've run Avon Cobras on my Valkyrie, and been very pleased with the ones that didn't have defects -- smooth, good adhesion, good logevity.  But three out of five had factory defects (Avon was good about free replacements, even paying once for the installation of a replacement).