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mic_hull 13-07-06 08:10 PM

metz Z6's V D208's
 
What do ya think???????

I phoned my local tyre fitter and he said

£186 for d208's n £192 for Z6's (sets)

i see some posts on here saying they have had sets fitted about 40 quid cheaper,
if anyone knows where around the cambridgeshire area let me know plz.

Quiff Wichard 13-07-06 09:14 PM

Z6 !!

Viney 13-07-06 09:41 PM

Wot he said.

Never ridden on 208's so cant comment, but the Z6 gets my vote.

Vfr400 13-07-06 10:43 PM

Re: metz Z6's V D208's
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mic_hull
What do ya think???????

I phoned my local tyre fitter and he said

£186 for d208's n £192 for Z6's (sets)

i see some posts on here saying they have had sets fitted about 40 quid cheaper,
if anyone knows where around the cambridgeshire area let me know plz.

Try Wheelfit Motor cycles in Cambridge 01223 425831
lots of recomendations from locals.

chris

Razor 13-07-06 10:47 PM

I've had 208s and I wouldn't have them again. They're ok, but very weird when cranked over. I think the edge profile is quite steep and it makes them feel a bit loose underneath you.
I know they were standard fitment on the R6 before the new model...

I'd say screw thew whole lot and get Pirelli Diablos :wink:

21QUEST 13-07-06 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor
I've had 208s and I wouldn't have them again. They're ok, but very weird when cranked over. I think the edge profile is quite steep and it makes them feel a bit loose underneath you.I know they were standard fitment on the R6 before the new model...

I'd say screw thew whole lot and get Pirelli Diablos :wink:

Never riden on the 208 but that was what I felt about the 207RR on my 7R. Never mind me not being fast enough to heat them up :roll: :lol: but the steep profile I didn't like. I was way fsater on the standard 207.

Agree on the emm.. screw bit as well I'm running Diablo strada rear(needs to last) and Diablo front but the Strada to be honest give plenty of grip.

My next tyre I'd be riding on would be the Mez3 though. It's black and round init? :P

Cheers
Ben

andyb 14-07-06 09:37 AM

I havent been riding long so its only a beginners advice but I had both D208's and just put some Z'6 on now. Z6 are much better in my opinion & give me much more confidence.

Stu 14-07-06 10:02 AM

I'll sell you a nice set of 220's
























Ducks for cover!

IanG 18-07-06 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razor
I've had 208s and I wouldn't have them again. They're ok, but very weird when cranked over. I think the edge profile is quite steep and it makes them feel a bit loose underneath you.

Done about 3500 to 4000 miles on 208's, okay apart from the slightest bit of rain and they are very unnerving and the ydidn't like the cold.
Okay on my first ever track day at end of May :lol:
http://upload4.postimage.org/636895/...26_06_2006.jpg Never did get me knee down :cry:

Time to replace them now as both front and rear are down to the wear indicators and I got a puncture last night, so now going for Z6's!

How come people say they use 2 rears to 1 front, never happens with me!


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