Tire recommendations for 6th Gen VFR?

Hello. I need to replace OEM tires on a a 6th Gen VFR800. I do 80-400 miles days when riding or touring, and live in southern AZ where May-Sep temps climb to 90's and 100's. Not too much rain, though, but when it does rain (Jun-Sep), it is heavy. Any recommendations from persons who have done the research or have experience? Thanks.

 

But T30 evos. Great all round tyres. Decent mileage too.

 

I've been doing this research as well, I initially was going to get Michelin pilot road 4's and I think you can't go bad there, but I've finally decided on a tire that I had on my old bike, the Pirelli Angel GT's. They are reported to be better in the dry than the Michelin's and very good, but not as good as the Michelin's in the rain. The Michelin front tire also has a tendency to scallop towards the end of it's life. Watch some Youtube shootouts and tests to see what you think. As for me, I had the Angel GT's on my old bike for about 1/2 a season before I sold it and I remember how good they were, so I'm going there again

 

I love the T30 EVO tires as they are grippy for days, every in the rain. But, for the mileage you do, I'd recommend the Michelin Pilot Road 2, 3 or 4, as they last longer than the Bridgestones. The downside is that the PR series tires aren't as grippy on the edges, but unless you're really pushing it hard, they'll hold fine.

 

Angel GTs. Got em love em and ride just fine in the rain. Non biased plus too


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I liked my bridgestones i put on my vrod and the interceptor has one on the back i have put 3k on after it looked worn out, but i put a shinko raven on the front of my kawasaki and it is smooth and handles well and doesn't follow cracks in the road. for the price i am buying a raven in the US and bringing it home for next season, you can't beat 89 bucks at rocky mountain and from my 1st impression and people that have them they are great and last a long time.

 

Yeah, for mileage, especially for the price, it's hard to beat Shinko 009/Ravens. A good touring tire.

 

Everyone,thanks for the comments and suggestions. At the end of the day, I've selected the Pilot Road 4's, mainly because I have them on another bike and like them and trust them. However, the decision over all tires recommend above was tough.

 

Everyone, NEW UPDATE: I agree with all the suggestions about all of the brands, and appreciate all the comments. Now, after substantial research on-line, I have changed my mind about PR4's and gone in new direction not mentioned in the comments above: I am going to try Metzler Roadtec 01's. I want to find out how they perform. Will let you know.