First track day tire (non-Kz)?

The '89 Gsxr750 I just picked up was amateur raced in the early 90's. All the critical items have already been safety wired so I was thinking why not do a couple track days in 2013 with it. The tires that are on it are almost 20 years old and I only really trust them to ride around the block.

To get to my point, what type/kind of tire would you guys recommend for a track day?

Super sticky, dual compound, normal sport tire?

I do plan on riding it on the street some but I have my Monster for daily riding.

Thanks.

Regards, Doug

I like metzler Rs-2's for a sticky tire that will put up with limited street use

will it take 17"? if so i find the Dunlop Q2's to be the best for the money.they r a street tire.
i run them on my cbr600 for trackdays only. i have read reveiws and found they were tops with the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP . the Dunlop’s can be found for a cheaper price.
i have used both and had no issues .

to be honest, i dont think mere mortals can tell the dif. u would have to be riding in the edge of grip and sliding to compare there grip.
the Dunlop is considered a harder carcass than the Pirelli. I can adjust my forks valve shims internally, to compensate for it, but I cant feel the dif.

mark1122 wrote: will it take 17"?

Yeah, the stock rims are 3.5x17" F/4.5x17" rear. Stock tires sizes are 120/70-17 (front) and 160/60-17 (rear).

Later, Doug

Thats perfect. i'm sure they must make those sizes.
as a novice track day rider , u dont need the best tires money can buy.
i run Dunlop Road Smarts, on my KZ for trackdays. they r a sport touring, 2 compound tire. since i cant lean the kz over as far as the cbr (due to ground clearance)i dont need as much stickum, and they will last longer.they have not slid on me yet. but i would prefer a stickier tire in these cool, fall conditions.

i ran race take offs on my kz for a while, cheap and awesome on the track and good on the road it just took a while for me to trust them because they dont get as warm as quick on the road

just my 2 cents

StreetfighterKz wrote: The '89 Gsxr750 I just picked up was amateur raced in the early 90's. All the critical items have already been safety wired so I was thinking why not do a couple track days in 2013 with it. The tires that are on it are almost 20 years old and I only really trust them to ride around the block.

To get to my point, what type/kind of tire would you guys recommend for a track day?

Super sticky, dual compound, normal sport tire?

I do plan on riding it on the street some but I have my Monster for daily riding.

Thanks.

Regards, Doug

neat, besides racing Gpz's, I am a big fan of air-oil Gsxr's..... got a few

Dont know what level of rider you are, but unless you are VERY good right from the go (rare), DOT Sport tires will be good enough, no need for track compounds. And then you can still use them on the street after your track day (unless you had so many session that they are totally knackered ) avoid sport touring tires

Today's level for all makers is so high that it will be hard to tell you "this is the one". Pirelli Diablo Rosso, Michelin Power Pilot, Conti Sport Attack, Bridgeston 016 or 003, they all will better than you....

Suggest you start with normal road pressures and spend two laps heating them up. lower cold pressures a bit if you start going fast enough to make them move around.

Best of all try doing some sort of school before...

track school that is