Mixing sport front tire (Battlax s22) with sport touring rear tire (Road 6 or anything else)

[Spoutnik]

Hello,

I bought a new 2019 CBR650R last year equipped with a new Battlax s22 front tire. I plan on changing the rear one next season since it is becoming rectangular, and it sliped on me a couple of times during low-speed turns. I'm not an aggressive rider so I was planning on buying the Michelin Road 6 after reading many good reviews on them. However, I also read many mixed comments about either not mixing tires, or that it is fine if both are the same type (radial, bias). I believe both s22 and road 6s are radial, so at least I got that right. Any advice for this specific combination?

 

[miweber929]

I don’t see a huge issue. Be careful until you feel it work together but you should be just fine.

 

[Bran]

wouldn't think there would be an issue, I get my confidence from the front end, dont know why, so would chose a tyre you want on the front later.