[dbrummer]

Hello,
I'm looking for the best set of tires to put on my 01 EX500. I use Michelin's on my ZX6 but they don't make anything good for the size of wheels the EX500 has. Anyone have any recommendations for good quality street tires for an EX500?

Thanks,
Dan

Edited for grammar corrections.

 

[knightslugger]

I ride use Michelin's on my ZX6 but they don't make anything good for the size of wheels the EX500.

Pilot Powers are crap? Since when?!

Pilot Power 110 up front, Pilot Power 150/60 in back

 

[gsjack]

Although not a generally approved tire mfg fitment in this country, many EX500 and GS500 riders use the 150/60-17 tires on the 3.5" rim if they want to run supersport radials on these bikes.

Could be there are fewer lawyers in Japan:

http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/en/products/battlax/bt090.html

 

[ocinfo3]

Buy Pilot Powers and be happy. The 150/60 fits but I had to bend a small bracket by the chain to stop it from rubbing on the new tire, other than that it's perfect.

 

[2001ex500]

I just got Pilot Powers 120/65 front 150/60 rear for my '01. I've been too busy to put them on yet(or to ride for that matter) but they are beautiful tires. I just like looking at 'em. ;D I can't wait to get them on there, they will be so much better than the stockers.

 

[dbrummer]

Pilot Powers are crap? Since when?!

Pilot Power 110 up front, Pilot Power 150/60 in back

I never said Michelins are crap I ride with Power Races on the ZX6.

So you guys are saying a 150/60 will fit on a 130/70x17 rim?

-Dan

 

[knightslugger]

Pilot Powers are crap? Since when?!

Pilot Power 110 up front, Pilot Power 150/60 in back

I never said Michelins are crap I ride with Power Races on the ZX6.

So you guys are saying a 150/60 will fit on a 130/70x17 rim?

-Dan

I'll quote you if you like... alls i gotta do it look at your second sentence...

anyway, yes the 150/60 will fit without need for any modification.

 

[dbrummer]

I'll quote you if you like... alls i gotta do it look at your second sentence...

anyway, yes the 150/60 will fit without need for any modification.

My bad, I worded the sentence wrong. I didn't see anything on Michelin's website that matched the stock tire sizes so I assumed they didn't make anything that would fit my EX500. Thank you for your help, I'll be def. going with the Pilot Powers.

-Dan

 

[Jsvob03]

If you choose to stay with the stock sizes, you can get the michelin Pilot Activs. I have only 200 miles on mine, but i love them already..

but its an unfair comparison. i had a worn battlax on the rear, and the OE exedra on front..

 

[Frog]

I use the Metzeler Lasertechs.

Happy with them, I ride on dirt, gravel and cratery asphalt in wet, dry and oily conditions. They did great on the racetrack too


http://www.us.metzelermoto.com/en_8...16&product_list=catid=85SPTOU&productid=16116