07 ZX 10 Tire Recomendations

[GRINNIN'B]

Just picked up my first ZX-10....When I bought my R1 had Kieth Ketchum and some other AFM guys to guide me on tires and improving handling. Kieth and I have lost contact so I am hoping some Green folks can hook me up!!

Heading to my first track day on the new bike and appreciate your input!!

Thanks in advance...


B

[elskipador]

i'd recommend either the UK made Dunlop D209gp, if you're a "fast" guy, or the US made D209gp if you're just starting out. www.sporttire.com

[GRINNIN'B]

Thanks for the guidance....one piece I forgot to mention....I would love input on size's as well. On my R1 we went down a size and it handled sooo much better! I am curious if that is the case with the my 07 ZX-10!?!?!?

[Evol-E]

The ZX10R comes with the 190/55 which is what I want to try on my Gixxer 1K. I went to 180/55 right after buying it for the quicker turn-in and now want to try 190/55 for the increased contact patch when leaned over.

The gixxer and ZX10 have much more low end power than the R1 and the extra contact of a 190 when leaned over would be needed more on these bikes IMO.

P.S. I LOVE my Corsa 3's. They did great out at Infineon a few weeks ago.

[GRINNIN'B]

Great feedback!!!!!Exactly the kind I am looking for...

Thank you.....:thumbup

[#1Freak]

el skipodore forgot to ask a few things. in order to recommend a tire for you, it is best to know..

1. pure trackbike, or ride on the streets too?
2. if on the streets % of riding done on twisties vs commuting
3. what gruop to you usualy ride in when you go to the track (A,B,C)?
4. how many trackdays a year do you do?

i 190/55 is probaly best for you size wise, it will handle well and gave you a bigger contact patch then a 180/55. at all costs avoid a 190/50.


Brian

[norcalzx10r]

Brian, do you mean avoid 190/50.

[#1Freak]

yup, thanks for pointing that out, it is corrected. AVOID 190/50

[Felix el gato]

The ZX10R comes with the 190/55 which is what I want to try on my Gixxer 1K. I went to 180/55 right after buying it for the quicker turn-in and now want to try 190/55 for the increased contact patch when leaned over.

The gixxer and ZX10 have much more low end power than the R1 and the extra contact of a 190 when leaned over would be needed more on these bikes IMO.

P.S. I LOVE my Corsa 3's. They did great out at Infineon a few weeks ago.

+1 on the Supercorsas Pro.

26 track days and counting with my ('05) ZX10r ... always used a 190/55

SC1 (soft) front and SC2 (medium soft) rear is a great combo.

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