Buying tires in 2025

[Weaselinsuit]

Yeah no kidding, thanks for the update, here in Canada one can only imagine where the next set might come from let alone the cost.

I'm looking for the next set for mine, much as I hate to part with the tires that I have already, after tearing around on my BB, you do get used to that clean new rubber

Try Pete's Superbike out of Montreal

 

[MidLife]

I see the price. What is it?? [clearly a tire]

Shinko Verge?

 

[ASPC]

I see the price. What is it?? [clearly a tire]

Shinko verge.

 

[wizel]

Tire prices in Germany: Bridgestone 023: €215
T31: €221
T32: €251
T33: €290
Michelin Road6: €303
Dunlop Roadsmart4: €281
Price is for a complete set of tires, all available immediately
holm from Germany

 

[oude geit]

Things seldom get cheaper, except in quality.
Got a set of pirelli angels at the ready.

 

[TipSTer]

Let's talk business: covid, tariffs, and China outbound bans. What a way to start the year. As a local mechanic that specializes in keeping ST fleets on the road it's that time of year where I get bombarded with requests for new tires. And with the 40% markup on what is left in dealer inventory, here's what I can get from the warehouses.

[As of May 1, 2025]
Let's remind everyone the standard size is front 120/70ZR-18 rear 170/60ZR-17.

Michelin Road 6 - 202.99 / 268.99
Metzeler ME888 - 223.99 / 298.99
Dunlop Roadsmart 4 - 254.99 / 294.99
Dunlop Roadsmart 3 - 191.99 / 233.99
Bridgestone T32GT - 203.99 / 229.99
Bridgestone T33 - 209.99 / 245.99
Shinko 011 Verge - 114.99 / 143.99
Metzeler Roadtec Z8 - 154.99 / 299.99
Bridgestone Exedra MAX - 135.99 / 249.99
Bridgestone Battlax BT-020 - 194.99 / 241.99
Avon Spirit ST - 191.99 / 203.99


**Michelin lists the Road 4 and 5 as discontinued. Your shopping experience may vary. Sales and coupons will affect MSRP.

I still like the Shinko for the rear tire.

 

[ASPC]

Things seldom get cheaper, except in quality.
Got a set of pirelli angels at the ready.

I like those but I had a front one lose traction three times and that put me off buying them again. So far it has not happened with another brand. It could be I was running to high a pressure for that combination on my bike.

 

[ASPC]

I still like the Sinko for the rear tire.

I have a 180/55/17 shinko raven on the back. I like it.

 

[aniwack]

I still like the Sinko for the rear tire.

I tried the Shinko 011 and didn't care for the slipping sensation at highway speeds in the rain. The Road 4 was a better feel for the long distance trips. #RIPmichelinRP4GT

 

[TipSTer]

I tried the Shinko 011 and didn't care for the slipping sensation at highway speeds in the rain. The Road 4 was a better feel for the long distance trips. #RIPmichelinRP4GT

You may wanna try Shinko Raven. It used to be Yokohama tires.