Newb: I THINK I need tires??

[Absolutnati]

Well, I bought this 03 Kat 600 three days ago and have noticed it has stock Macadam tires on it. It think it has plenty of tread still, but I think it isn't handling the way it could. When in the twisties, it's hard to keep my front wheel pushed out. It seems to want to push inwards toward the inside of the turn. I am I just not used to the Kat's weight? I was looking at the Conti Road Attacks and heard everyone rating and raving over the Z6's. I also browsed the Pirelli Diablo. I don't do a lot of long distance traveling, and most of my riding is done in the city and twisty side roads when it's dry, that's why I'm thinking Conti Road Attacks. Any words of wisdom?

[JBLUE]

you can not go wrong with none of them tires all are great choices

[tzortn]

I went with Pireli Diablo Stradas and I have been very happy with them.

[Absolutnati]

I think I'm set on Conti Road Attacks. Question is now, what sizes should I get. These are what Sport Tour offer:

Road Attack - FrontPart #Qur Price
110/70ZR-17290052$ 93.95 [Add to Cart]
120/60ZR-17290050$102.95 [Add to Cart
]120/70ZR-17290051$102.95 [Add to Cart]
120/70ZR-18290053$109.95 [Add to Cart]
110/80R-19290260$ 99.95 [Add to Cart]
Road Attack - RearPart #Our Price
150/70ZR-17290060$119.95 [Add to Cart]
150/70R-17290265$121.95 [Add to Cart]
160/60ZR-17290061$119.95 [Add to Cart]
170/60ZR-17290062$121.95 [Add to Cart]
180/55ZR-17290063$127.95 [Add to Cart]
190/50ZR-17290064$135.95 [Add to Cart]
160/60ZR-18290065$121.95 [Add to Cart]

[Zepp]

The crapadams are lousy and handle like crap.

Get some new Metzeler Z6's they are great tires.

[JBLUE]

the stock tires for a kat is 120/70zr- front 150/70zr- rear or you can go 160/60zr

[Absolutnati]

Hey brooklyn, What are the advantages to the 160/60zr rears?

[Drezdun]

be sure to check your tire pressure, even a couple PSI can make an ENORMOUS difference in handling, not to mention extremely dangerous.

if memory serves front should be at 33 psi and rear should be at 36psi

[Absolutnati]

Will do tommorrow

[JBLUE]

Hey brooklyn, What are the advantages to the 160/60zr rears?

no real advantages its more for looks 160 is a bit wider

[Absolutnati]

Wide is good.

[katman05]

I've had the Conti's and the difference will be night and day. I went with the stock sizes. You'll love em.