Lets talk tires.....

NeonspeedRT · 10-14-2008, 02:34 PM

Ok,
So i'm in the market for some new tires for my R1 in the next few weeks. In the past I have always stayed with Pirelli or Metzler (same company). My last set of "sport" tires was the Metzler M3's, which I absolutly loved. They lasted over 4000 miles, did great in the straights, and gripped awseome on the corners/sweepers.

My R1 had a fairly new set of Avon tires on it when I bought it. I have about 7500 on them now and they are about ready to be replaced. The Avon's were great on straight roads and in the rain, but not exactly confidence inspiring in the corners. For normal streets, they were fine, but I wouldn't take them to the gap or anything like that.

So i'm thinking about trying one of the newer "dual compound" tires. Specifically the Michelin piliot 2CT's. Anyone have any feedback about them? I would say about 70% of my riding is commuting back and forth to work almost ever day and then some playing and group rides on the weekend.

If not the 2CT's, then what does everyone reccomend? Thanks in advance.

Rider · 10-14-2008, 02:40 PM

If you are looking to get some milage out of a set of tires go with the Pilot Road 2's (dual compound). The Bridgestone BT016's are nice tires as well(triple compound in the rear, dual in the front), but you will only get 4-5K miles out of them.

PhiSig1071 · 10-14-2008, 02:51 PM

Pilot Road 2cts!

JoJoYZF · 10-14-2008, 04:26 PM

^^^Goin on my bike next.

Carolina · 10-14-2008, 08:18 PM

Goodyear 190R17

Phenix_Rider · 10-14-2008, 08:32 PM

Diablo Rosso. I have nearly 3,000 on mine, and they're in good shape still. I won't be going back to a sport-touring tire.

Cutty72 · 10-14-2008, 09:53 PM

Loved the Corsa III's for a mere 3K, nothing more.

DLIT · 10-14-2008, 10:00 PM

2Cts or Qualifyers. They may just have you on more spirited rides more often.

PhiSig1071 · 10-14-2008, 10:56 PM

I had very mixed feelings about the Qualifiers. They stuck good, heat up quick, and the wear was very good, but the rear tire is WIDE. It's on the KTM and it rubs the chain and changed the handling noticably. I probably wont be using them again.

Mr Lefty · 10-14-2008, 11:03 PM

I loved my Strada's... I've only had Dunlop 208's (worst tire in history) and the Diablo Strada's... I put 4500 miles on them, through twisties and super slab... (prob 3k of superslab) and they were only slightly flattened out. I rode the gap and northern AR with no issues... never brought them selves into my mind... which is IMO what a tire should do... stay out of my mind. I rode in torential down pours and never felt even a slight slip...

I'm gonna try out some powers when I get my new bike... to see the difference... but I was really impressed with the Strada's...

10-14-2008, 02:34 PM	#1
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	Lets talk tires..... Ok, So i'm in the market for some new tires for my R1 in the next few weeks. In the past I have always stayed with Pirelli or Metzler (same company). My last set of "sport" tires was the Metzler M3's, which I absolutly loved. They lasted over 4000 miles, did great in the straights, and gripped awseome on the corners/sweepers. My R1 had a fairly new set of Avon tires on it when I bought it. I have about 7500 on them now and they are about ready to be replaced. The Avon's were great on straight roads and in the rain, but not exactly confidence inspiring in the corners. For normal streets, they were fine, but I wouldn't take them to the gap or anything like that. So i'm thinking about trying one of the newer "dual compound" tires. Specifically the Michelin piliot 2CT's. Anyone have any feedback about them? I would say about 70% of my riding is commuting back and forth to work almost ever day and then some playing and group rides on the weekend. If not the 2CT's, then what does everyone reccomend? Thanks in advance. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."

10-14-2008, 02:51 PM	#3
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	Pilot Road 2cts! __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

10-14-2008, 08:18 PM	#5
Carolina Says it's time to ride Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA :) Moto: 2003 honda CBR 954/ 2011 Road King classic Posts: 1,012	Goodyear 190R17 __________________ a wise man once said if u wipe ur ass with your hand you'll have a fistfull of shit

10-14-2008, 10:00 PM	#8
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	2Cts or Qualifyers. They may just have you on more spirited rides more often. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

10-14-2008, 10:56 PM	#9
PhiSig1071 Let go of my ears. Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Moto: '03 GSX-R600, '04 625SMC Posts: 1,394	I had very mixed feelings about the Qualifiers. They stuck good, heat up quick, and the wear was very good, but the rear tire is WIDE. It's on the KTM and it rubs the chain and changed the handling noticably. I probably wont be using them again. __________________ Entia non sunt multiplicanda necessitatem

10-14-2008, 02:40 PM	#2
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	If you are looking to get some milage out of a set of tires go with the Pilot Road 2's (dual compound). The Bridgestone BT016's are nice tires as well(triple compound in the rear, dual in the front), but you will only get 4-5K miles out of them.

10-14-2008, 04:26 PM	#4
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	^^^Goin on my bike next.

10-14-2008, 11:03 PM	#10
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I loved my Strada's... I've only had Dunlop 208's (worst tire in history) and the Diablo Strada's... I put 4500 miles on them, through twisties and super slab... (prob 3k of superslab) and they were only slightly flattened out. I rode the gap and northern AR with no issues... never brought them selves into my mind... which is IMO what a tire should do... stay out of my mind. I rode in torential down pours and never felt even a slight slip... I'm gonna try out some powers when I get my new bike... to see the difference... but I was really impressed with the Strada's...