Vf1000r Recommended Tyre Brands

Hi folks, having just acquired an '85 VF1000R, one of the first things I want to do is put new rubber on it.
Has anyone got a brand they reccomend for everyday road use? I've no intention of trying to hustle the
old girl too enthusiastically, so a half way between grip and wear is what I'm after...cheers (I'm in the U.K. by the way)

Well, there is a tire survey on the first page of vfrd :goofy:

but i would go with the Pirelli Diablos

ah, that's cool, didn't realise they made 'em in a 16" front...thanks

Check out vf1000r.com for details.

Right now, I believe Avon makes some decent tires (tyres) for our bike. So does Dunlap (D207's?).

Larry
VFRrider

Ok thanks, I've just spoken to some guy who has bridgestones in stock, what do you actually have fitted to yours by the way?

I have some Bridgestones on it right now. If I was keeping it, I would upgrade to at least Dunlops. It runs great, but the ergos are all wrong for me. Long reach to the bars, short reach to the pegs.

But thats OK, I have a plan.

Larry
VFRrider

I like Dunlops the best. D207's aren't made in the correct size, you have to use GT501's. I've also used Bridgestones and found them to have decent grip. They wear out really fast though. Stay away from Metzler's. Just my experiences!

If you want to use better rubber then you have to change the wheels. Go to my site for details on how to do this!

Stay away from Metzler's. Just my experiences!

I'm curious why you say that. I've been running them on my 500 Interceptor for over two decades with great results. (The factory Dunlops on that thing sucked! Well, the rear one anyway. It broke loose way too easy. Switched to Metzelers and I've been a happy camper since.) I recently had a Lasertec put on the front of the VF1000R but haven't had a chance to ride it much since Colorado weather decided to start imitating North Dakota's. :rolleyes:

I have the Avon radials on mine. Very happy with them.

I have some Bridgestones on it right now. If I was keeping it, I would upgrade to at least Dunlops. It runs great, but the ergos are all wrong for me. Long reach to the bars, short reach to the pegs.

But thats OK, I have a plan.

Larry
VFRrider

Did you finish the restoration on your 1000r yet? If so, how did it turn out? I am just waiting for the body to come back from the painters.. seems winter here makes him busy.