She passed her MOT yesterday, but with advisories for the tyres, which I expected. She’s wearing Michelin 5s which she came on. I have no complaints, but would welcome suggestions for different replacements if anyone feels better boots are available.
Thanks in advance.
I’ve run MIchelin Road 3, 4, 5 and 6 over the years on a variety of bikes (M900, KTM 790 & Blackbird) all really good, the 3 and 4 had excellent wet and dry grip but lacked feedback- the 5’s and 6’s are particlarly good, a good balance of wet and dry grip, good feedback and they last well too. Unless you are an arch scratcher who needs the ultimate grip from a more sports orientated tyre I’d go for a set of Road 6’s.
Russell
The only recommendation i would have is (In my opinion) the Metzler Roadtec 01 (which on many bikes are better than Road 4 or 5) were nothing special on the GRiSO 
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I ended up using Maxxis sport touring which rolled in neutrally and gripped well but lasted (and cost ) only 1/2 as much as a posh tyre
I’d agree with Russell about sticking with the Michelins. They just tick all the boxes. More than acceptable grip and longevity on the rears and, for me anyway, the most confidence inspiring fronts I have ever found. Not the cheapest around but generally outlast everything else.
To me the qualities of the front tyre are probably more important than any rear for feel, surface friendly and of course braking grip and security. I have never felt 100% secure with Pirellis, Bridgestone, Metzeler front offerings. Had a few bikes that came to me with them and invariably heaved a sigh of relief getting Michelins back on. May not be everyone’s view though.
Ok, I’m going to stick with the Michelins. Thanks very much for all the advice.
I preferred metzler roadrec 01 to road 6, although road 6 are also very good and seem to wear a bit more evenly the roadtec were better in heavy rain
As ever it is the choice on the curve of longevity and stiction. The other subjective call and hugely dependent on the bike itself is ‘feel.’
My own experience over the last 25-30 years when I rode almost exclusively huge horsepower machines and changing rears twice as often as fronts gradually changed with Michelins offers which miraculously balanced that out. They also seemed to me to have done the best job of preserving profile over the tyre’s life. Sadly though all that comes at a price. Mile for mile compared to four wheels we just chew them up around at least four times the rate.
As I said before, for me, I have found front end confidence and feel tends to be favoured over small differences in rear adhesion. That’s just me though.