Tyres to recommend for wet weather

[yhuo14]

Hi Guys, skid twice due to wet roads on my fz16 stock tyres.

any recommendations which tyres are best for wet surfaces.

[ticks]

Just wondering, did u consider all the other factors that will cause a rider to skid in wet weather before concluding it is tyre problem?

[superspeed123]

It is known that FZ16 stock tire suck big time in wet. Change to any reputable brand like Bridgestone, Metzeler , Michelin

will greatly improve your confidence in wet condition. Heard Metzeler M5 got good reviews. Ask around at FZ16 forum or second opinions. Ride safe.

[justforme]

on top of changing tyres, jJust some personal advise after many near misses.

 

Always take note if the road is:

sandy

small rocks

has metal plates cauz of construction

metal drain covers

road markings (like those white lane numbers, white lane divider, white road strips)

slippery carpark floor

deep puddles of water.

 

all these are road killers to us bikers. they are damn slippery even if your tyre has super good traction.

[samlee8689]

Get yourself a bike with good ABS system.. No tyre can prevent skip !!! If any brand can promise u .. Pls share with us ..

[Endurool]

ABS is not anti bike skids! 🙌

[srini2411]

Regulated speed and brake balance is all you need. I have ridden on my Michelin till it became a slick. The way you ride matters.

[superspeed123]

All of the abovementioned do play a part in your daily riding but the most important factor is do not save money on your brakes and tyres .keep it in good condition and check regularly for any sign of wear and tear.

[ticks]

ABS is not anti bike skids! 🙌

 

Lol I was waiting for somebody to shoot back.

[justforme]

Lol I was waiting for somebody to shoot back.

 

he is partially correct lol. if floor slippery ABS also cant save you.

[yhuo14]

thanks guys for sharing your opinions and experience. based on experience what would be a good wet weather tyre ??

[ticks]

he is partially correct lol. if floor slippery ABS also cant save you.

 

Yes that's what I meant. Assuming a rider ( not TS), taking so much lean in wet weather. No amount of safety measures can save a crash from happening.

[justforme]

thanks guys for sharing your opinions and experience. based on experience what would be a good wet weather tyre ??

 

im personally using pirellli strada now, so far nt bad long life and deep groove. front tyre has grooves in the middle for good water channeling the other 2 model listed below does not have this. not sure if fz16 has this model.

 

used metzler z8 previously the tyre not very smooth during turning as the centre part of tyre is made flat like (_) not the conventional U shape

 

first tyre was metzler m3 went bald very quickly.

[superspeed123]

There is limited choices of tyres for FZ16 as the rim size is quite small, Front 110/70/17 and rear is 140/70/17. My friend who is riding Fz16 is using Bridestone BT39.

[chaechae]

I think you have more than enough information above that riding habits play a bigger role than just changing the tyres.

I'm using Metzeler M5 which is pretty good, much better than stock.

[S750WP]

Michelin Pilot Road 3

[superspeed123]

I am a big Michelin Fan too. Using Pilot Rd 3 now. Michelin Rd 2 and 3 are my favourite tyres. Yet to try Pilot Rd 4.

[pufferfis]

There is limited choices of tyres for FZ16 as the rim size is quite small, Front 110/70/17 and rear is 140/70/17. My friend who is riding Fz16 is using Bridestone BT39.

 

wah so big ah the rim size for a class 2b bike?anyways the rims quoted are usable for tires by super4 project big 1 and version s. I would strongly recommend arrowmax gt501 for front and rear. Medium Good grip in both wet n dry and can last like 35k km until u can see the white fibre. I ever used BT39 which only lasted until 12k km before the white fibre appears but of coz this is a stickier tyre thus wear out faster but then perhaps fz16 lower torque maybe not wear out the tyre as fast a s4 pb1.

 

you can always try the other manufacturers which can fit your bike example

pirelli sport demon-I have yet to try

bt090 - fuyo super sticky but lasted only 9k km before white fibre appears

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/136821-lt-Promo-gt-Brand-New-Tires-for-sale

 

is a good source for ur tyres which fit your size plus prices.

 

Anyways good riding habits like riding in the right gear at the right place do helps.cheers!

[pufferfis]

I am a big Michelin Fan too. Using Pilot Rd 3 now. Michelin Rd 2 and 3 are my favourite tyres. Yet to try Pilot Rd 4.

 

You intrigued me on the michelin pilot road 3. Read reviews on it and its radically different especially in the rain from Michelin Road 2. Must try when the current m5 wear out ah

[hachi]

Agreed on rd 3, improved confidences on wet surfaces.

[kaiq]

Perhaps TS can provide us a list of tires you are aiming for your bike, then we provides suggestion for you? My tires may be good for my bike but may not be suitable for yours.

[superspeed123]

Saw a Fz16 with Michelin Pilot Street tyres. Maybe you can give it a try. Raining season coming , better to get a good tyres.Ride safe.

[yhuo14]

I aiming for bridgestone battalax or dunlop arrowarmax any comments on this tyre ?

[tiku]

My bike tyre size same as fz16.. comes with bt39 when I bought it.. personally I feel this tyre id kinda hard... when lane change , tyre happen to travel on the white line, can feel the bike wobbling.. nv have this kind of feel since day 1 of ride.. aiming pilot street for my next tyre plus its also cheaper than bridgestone n pirelli. .. dunlop arrowmax nv try b4 my feel is it isnt good for cornering due to the angle

[kevng52]

Battlax t30 evo which only comes in next year Feb March