Looking to get some new tires and suggestions?

I am lookin for a tire that will preform under any condition. I mostly cruise but get on it from time to time.What do you think would be best?  

dont go for cheap tires, they are what is conecting you to the ground. tires are probably one of the most important parts of your bike for this reason. i think any high performance tire from a major company is good. when you get them changed dont get on your bike for the first 50 miles or so either. there is a film on new tires which is slick and takes a few miles to wear off.  

Okay really stupid tire tread question... no laughing...  okay, maybe a little bit

Why do the tread pattern go one direction on the front tire and completely opposite direction on the rear?  Matching set Dunlops.  

Isn't tread pattern designed (in part) to draw rain towards the outside of the tire?  It seems the front tire tread would pull the moisture 'into' the center fo the tire????  

Again, stupid question, but I have to ask ! ! !  

Power Sport Girl

Make sure your tires are installed correctly...

There should be a directional arrow on the tires.

What model Dunlops do you have?  

Mantis 28

I would say match the tires to your riding style.

For example if ride your bike as a commuter it makes no sence to get Pilot Powers. They are very sticky, But wear down quickly 3,000 to 5,000 miles on the rear.

I would recomment a harder compound that you will get some miles. Some thing like the Pilot Road. You still will be able to get on it... You are just not going to have as much grip to drag knee at 100mph on the road going up or down the montain side.

Luis  

New Tires!  Always a good feeling to know that you have ridden far enough to rub the rubber off a set!
Your question is a bit vauge though, as there are several things to consider that you have left out.  Best advice is to go to your Local Dealership.  There they can look up what the Bike originally came with, in addition to offering some other alternatives that will best fit your Riding Style/Use, Riding Season(s), and Budget.  A Tire that works great for S. Cali Riding may not be the best choice for New England, so it is kinda hard to suggest anything in particular.  Just don't get a set of Cheng Shin Tires!  And take it easy for the first 100 miles on your New Tread!

As for the question from Powersportgirl; Front and Rear Tires have differing Tread Patterns because they have seperate functions, however both are designed to shed water.  
The Rear Tire is patterned to quickly disperse water, and provide grip for Acceleration Traction.  It has the larger amount of Weight on it, in addition to Torque Factors, so the Tread is set to give large areas of Open Rubber for Grip, with wide Channels to shed water out of the way.
The Front has a similar Pattern, however it does not provide the same function as the Rear.  The Front needs to shed water in a way that still provides Stability, and Grip, for Steering/Cornering, under a much Lighter Load than the Rear.  Water needs to be dispersed more evenly across the surface, as it would tend to Hydroplane if allowed to be traped under, or in the Tread Pattern.  Not being under any type of Direct Torque, the Front Tire has no way to shed water other than by it's Tread Pattern, and the Weight of the Bike.
Pretty Dry Stuff for talking about 'shedding water'!  Hope that answered your queston.

Ride Safe, and Slow Down in the Rain!!!!  

michelin pilot roads.  great all around tire.  best bang for your buck.

if you get on it more then michelin pilot powers.  awesome tires.  great for street riding, but i've also dragged a knee at the track with them.  very confidence inspiring lean in and grip with these tires.  

i'm getting pilot power 2ct's next, more expensive, dual compound pilot powers.

with all of that said, all the major manufacturers make some really good tires (dunlop, bridgestone, avon, pirelli, michelin, etc.), you just have to fork out a little more for the good rubber.  and in my opinion, the very things that connect your bike to the ground are a pretty important investment not to skimped on, so it's worth the money.  

I always go to Will at Rollin Recreational Tire Services. He always knows whats best for my bike at for different rides. I dont know where youre located but his email is wbinder@gmail.com