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Discussion Tyres for ZXR250.

Discussion in 'Kawasaki 250cc In-line 4's' started by Adam Giles, Mar 26, 2017.

  1. Adam Giles

    Adam Giles Well-Known Member

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    What tyres are people using on their zxrs?
    I use Dunlop Sportmax GPR-300s on mine, but my girlfriend likes the Bridgestone BT52s but they don't do them anymore. What would be a similar feeling tyre for her A model?

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    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

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    Are you talking front or rear? Front is a 17" rim so lots of choices in the standard 110/70/17 size. The 18" rear is a bit harder. Like you I have GPR300's. Front is a GPR300F and rear is just GPR300. Do not know if there is a difference.

    Having a quick look on ebay, the is a Bridgestone Battleax BT92 that comes in 140/60/18 for the ZXR. I have seen pictures of ZXR's with a pirelli sport demon on the rear but don't know if they still do them. They also have a newer tyre called sport dragon out now.
     
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    I believe the ZXR400 runs a 17' rim and fits the ZXR250 swing arm, if you can track down a cheap one, then its worth doing, it will open up your tyre choice
     
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    Just do your Research before you buy , Im searching for the article , but can't find it
     
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    I was looking for front, but rear doesn't have much life left in it, so will need to think about pairing them up.
    Looking like a BT90 front and BT92 rear atm. Sound like a reasonable choice?
     
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    I thought F just meant "front". Maybe not...
     
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    I have been told that the zr250 balius 17 inch rear is a straight swap to the zxr. I cannot confirm this, as I have not done it.
    As far as tyres go, the best available in my opinion in that size (both 17 and 18 inch) are the Dunlop Alpha 13's. Nothing else comes close in grip. They are the only ones I will run on my race/track bikes in that size.
     
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    I run Dunlop alpha-13 which i could source for the same price as the battlax' on the 18" rear and 17" front.
     
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    Struggling to find them here in UK.

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    yep the alpha 13's are the best you will find, imo the gpr300 are definitely 2nd though. try a 150 rear for better cornering, it will fit on the zxr.
     
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    Watch out for the 150 rears if you use a 520 chain kit thats brand new & a 15t front sprocket, the wheel can rub on the swingarm, solved mine by grinding a few mms off the swingarm.
     
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    Dunlop GPR alfa 13,s IMG_20170414_130957827[1].jpg IMG_20170414_131009395[1].jpg are race good !
     
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    Try ZR 250 (balius) 17 inch rear wheel straight swap !
     
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    I prefer the 140,s at track
     
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    Just use the ZR 250 Balius 17 inch rear wheel. straight swap
     
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