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Best Tyres for the Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0

Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 drivers have left 11 tyre reviews on Tyre Reviews, covering 53,395 miles of real world driving. Every tyre they rated is ranked below, so you can see what actually works on this car.

  • 11owner reviews
  • 53,395 milescovered on them
  • 11different tyres rated
  • 80%average tyre score
Most fitted size - 3 reviews 180/55 R17 To scale, mm
Ø 630 180 99 17" 99 All 180/55 R17 data →

The best rated tyres that fit the Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0

The rankings above can only speak for tyres a Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 driver has already reviewed. These are the highest rated tyres we hold that are actually manufactured in the sizes these drivers run - 180/55 R17 - whether or not anyone here has fitted them yet. They are ranked on the TR Score, which is built from independent test results and every owner review of that tyre.

Summer tyres

No Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 driver has reviewed a tyre in the Summer category yet. Of the ones made in this car's sizes, the Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 is our highest rated, at 8.7 out of 10.

Highest rated Summer tyres made in Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 sizes
# Tyre TR Score Made in Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 reviews
1 Bridgestone Battlax BT 023 8.7 All your sizes Be the first →

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Fitment comes from each tyre's manufactured size list, and the sizes are the ones drivers reported when they reviewed. Check the size, load index and speed rating on your own doorplate before buying - a size a previous owner ran is not always the size your car left the factory on.

Tyre sizes Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 drivers run

The sizes fitted in the reviews on this page. Each one links to the top rated tyres in that size, across every car.

What Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 drivers say

The most recent owner reviews from this car, in their own words.

90%
Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A40 155-70-17- Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 19,980 miles September 8, 2020
great tyres, comfortable, quiet, great grip in all conditions. Fantastic wear, tyres still reasonable after 32,000 km,have to be happy with that. Dissapointed that they have been replaced with the 41, totally different tyre.
96%
Michelin Power RS 180-55-17-W Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 850 miles May 25, 2020
I've done over 800 miles on my set of Power RS tyres. I fitted them in the cold and wet winter, the first surprise was that despite their look, the tyres worked well on damp roads, even when still scrubbing them in. I try not to ride in heavy rain, so can't comment on that, but I road on damp roads a lot and the compound finds grip somehow. Warm-up is very quick, they never feel wooden, where you have to just trust the tyre and hope. They give a comfortable ride, they're very stable and make the bike feel nimble. Enough about cold and wet behaviour, in the dry/warm conditions of spring these tyres are wonderful - you will not run out of grip on the road. On my bike they do need 35/36 psi in the front and upper 30s in the rear, else they don't feel as good - I always experiment with pressures and set my suspension to suit, once done I absolutely loved these tyres - nothing around, charge through some corners seemingly too fast, absolutely no drama, settled, tons of feedback, excellent. So is there a down side to such a great tyre ? well I was hoping for 3000 miles from the rear, but at 800 miles I'm a good 1/3 through I would say. My bike's lost a lot of weight, but the engine puts out 1290 super duke type torque now, so it does work them hard - I just sit on the bike ! Will I buy again ? bloody right I will, although they have brought out the Power 5 now, but I don't think it's any more sporty... maybe a few more miles out of them ?
86%
Michelin Pilot Road 4 180-55-17- Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 15 miles January 28, 2020
A very good tyre. Predictable in the wet and dry. Inspires confidence with the excellent grip levels at hand.
The wear rates are quite good, but the edges seemed to wear quicker than the middle section which was a little too hard for my liking. I would buy them again and I feel they last longer than the newer Pilot Road 5 tyres.
79%
Pirelli Angel ST 120-60-17- Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 5,000 miles June 26, 2019
Front tyre lasted about 5000 miles,rear tyres about 4000 miles. Great on my suzuki bandit 600. Tried a few other pirellis but this is the best one for my bike in my opinion.
91%
Avon 3D Ultra Sport 180-55-17-W Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 500 miles May 13, 2019
My bike isn't standard, it has modern running gear, is much lighter and goes very nicely thankyou very much ! I like corners and like my tyres to communicate well. I bought a pair of 3D ultra sport tyres hoping press reports were accurate - they are.
Scrubbing them in didn't take long and with temperatures in the low teens the tyres felt really planted, the front is especially brilliant, it's one of the most dependable fronts I've ever used - always leaves a feeling that the corner that felt like you were pushing it a bit was easily done and could've been pressed harder. The front does need to be run at 36 psi, not lower like I tried to start off with, the rear feels good at 38 psi - I altered the suspension to get the best feel/decent comfort/control. They're a fairly sporty feeling tyre for turn-in, the rear more domed than my recent tyres, but the rate of turn is great for the road. My bike is around 205 kg fuelled, so not heavy, these tyres would seem to suit sporty, sports tourer and sports bikes, I read one review by someone with an FJR1300 who wasn't pleased that the tyres didn't wear like Pilot road 4s, those are sport tourer tyres, not the same.
The tyres are fairly new, so I don't know how long they'll last, if the rear last 3000 miles I'll be very happy, I prefer sporty characteristics to longevity and they fill that requirement nicely. For the price they're brilliant, for any price they're damn good ! Will I buy again ? damn right I will !

I don't know too much about wet weather riding with these, on damp roads they're good though and start to communicate pretty quickly.
82%
Yokohama BluEarth AE01 155-65-14- Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 50 miles October 20, 2018
This to fit to our 2nd car to replace the OEM Falken tyres. My current first impression are:
- comparing to the falken, the tyres felt softer, but noisier
- the grip and handling in the wet and dry condition is just as good if not better than the Falken - subjectively, i like to think it's better. They are quite reassuring.
- given the current street price for a japanese made tyres, i think they are excellent value for money.
80%
Pirelli Diablo 225-45-17- Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 5,000 miles September 15, 2017
I bought a set of these for my SV650. I couldn't afford the more expensive Pirelli tyres so was recommended this by a fitter. They are a revelation. I'm a nippy but smooth rider & they tyres have given me over 5000 miles of easy, grippy commuting. They are a 'sticky'-type tyre so pick up small stones and grit a lot but never damage the tyre. This is the best wet weather I've ridden on, dry grip is great and the feedback is good, inspiring confident handling.

I would definitely recommend these for most middleweight motorbikes, provided you can find a tyre your size.
84%
Continental ContiRoad Attack 225-45-17- Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 5,000 miles February 15, 2016
Ive tried all the brands fro shinko's up . And nobody can expect everything from one tyre .In fact If youre going to be realistic have wets for winter and Avons would be my choice . But conty's are great tyres .Ive had at least 5 sets on my Drz sm 400 and my gsx 1400 suzuki and love them for wear and grip . The other thing with Continentals is that there is a very short wearing in period due to the cold mould system of construction of the tyre . I totally recomend them
33%
Maxtrek MAXIMUS M1 235-65-16-H Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 January 29, 2015
Simply dangerous in the wet, I have a them on a 4x4 on the front, might as well be made of wood, even in four wheel drive going round a corner is a case of will I make it, go near the brakes on damp roads and you will skid or your ABS will take its own life. IF YOU LOVE LIFE AVOID THESE AT ALL COSTS!!!!!
73%
Kenda KLEVER HP KR15 215-70-16- Suzuki 2000 vatari jx2.0 1,000 miles June 29, 2014
Seem to have a slight intermittent vibration till tires heat up. Other than that like em so. Really good bite in loose deep sand-- impressed me. Not noisy at high speed, good ride for the vehicle they are on. With 44 psi they road & did real well off road especially in deep loose sand, did not even go into 4 she'll drive as I would normally. They are taller then what I had, so will check true speed with a GPS. Also seem to get better mpg, the jury is still out because of lack of miles driven under comparive conditions.

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