Tire choice - 1985 Yamaha FZ750

[GateKeeper]

Rebuilding a 1985 Yamaha FZ750, and I will need new tires, I have narrowed it down to the following, and wouldn't mind some input on the choices available, pros and cons, recommendations, your own experience etc.....

If I missed a brand that is useable as well let me know....

the sizes I referenced are stock, I wouldn't mid going a bit fatter in the rear if possible, one set has a wider tire, and I am not sure if I can go any wider and still fit the rim and have clearance.

Thanks for any input you might have...

Pirelli – Sport Demon
Front - 120/80/16 – 99.95
Rear – 130/80/18 – could not find this at all in a Pirelli no matter what model
Why they don’t have a rear is beyond me……buggers….


Avon Road Rider AM26
Front – 120/80/16 – 96.95
Rear – 130/80/18 – 133.95
Total 230.90


Bridgestone BT45
Front – 120/80/16 – 132.95
Rear – 130/80/18 – 151.95
Or
Rear – 140-80-18 – 151.95 – only one that had a fatter one available….
Total 284.90

Continental ContiGo
Front – 120/80/16 – 118.95
Rear – 130/80/18 – 118.95
Total 237.90

Metzler Lasertec
Front – 120/80/16 – 110.95
Rear – 130/80/18 – 132.95
Total 243.90


Plus Tax and Shipping……

Prices are from a vendor here on this site.

 

[Ed In Mississauga]

Personally, I'd go with the Metzelers.

 

[GateKeeper]

Thanks, any specific reason ? have you used these before ?

 

[Ed In Mississauga]

I've had several sets over the years including the lasertecs. Great tires overall.

 

[omnivore]

I dunno if anyone makes a good 16" front radial for that bike, but Conti now has vintage radial rubber in 18" for the rear.