new front tyre?

after a new front tyre for my bike, got bridgstones bt021 on at the mo, but went to the bike shop and he suggested getting the newer bt023's. apparantly they have far better grip, and are a better tyre in general? anyone have any thoughts on these? and is £125 fitted quite expensive for a new front tyre? not been overly keen on the bt021 touring tyre i've got on the back, but saying that i did have a sports tyre before so the grip was never going to be as good?
where is the best place to get tyres from online?
any advice would be great

got my back tyre from these guys http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/
took a little while to come (4 days ish) but it arrived in the end and cheaper than else where...
can't help on the tyre descision though... only had 1 set on me SV :P

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...ht_2022wt_1139

I use Universal tyres, Unless you fit the tyres yourself its better to have them supply and fit, any gain is lost when you pay for fitting and balancing. Make sure you remove the wheel though as I believe its another £10-£15 if they remove the wheel.

thanks for the replys, tempted to get a pair of pilots for that price. or its 110 to have the tyre done if i take it off myself which isn't a problem. is it just me or have tyre prices shot up in the past couple of yrs!

Originally Posted by hbk

thanks for the replys, tempted to get a pair of pilots for that price. or its 110 to have the tyre done if i take it off myself which isn't a problem. is it just me or have tyre prices shot up in the past couple of yrs!

I have Pilot power 2ct's on my sv1000 and they hold the road beautifully, there abit pricey but well worth the money.