What rubber do you use

Mr Lefty · 03-30-2009, 03:18 PM

Jt... You might try the pirelli diablo strada's. They're pirellis sport touring tire.. They're what I had on my Indy trip. I liked them a lot... Good transition... And after all the superslab I hit... Just a slight hint of flat spotting.

MFFJM2 · 05-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Resurrecting this thread, because I just noticed it. The Shinko tires I have provide excellent wear, feel similar to Michelin Pilot Sports, and for about half the cost. I got the front for $150 and the rear for under $100 at the dealership.

JoshuaTree · 05-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Pirelli Sport Demons (100/90-18, 130/90-17)

Mikey · 05-03-2009, 11:01 PM

Pilot Road 2CTs. They're the most brilliant tires I've ever used without exception. I ride a high-torque bike in some pretty terrible conditions and I can tell you this- they are awesome in the rain, in the dry, commuting, canyon riding, and track riding. They weren't cheap (especially for an 18" wheel), but they are worth every penny.

05-03-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	Pirelli Sport Demons (100/90-18, 130/90-17) __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

05-03-2009, 11:01 PM	#4
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	Pilot Road 2CTs. They're the most brilliant tires I've ever used without exception. I ride a high-torque bike in some pretty terrible conditions and I can tell you this- they are awesome in the rain, in the dry, commuting, canyon riding, and track riding. They weren't cheap (especially for an 18" wheel), but they are worth every penny. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

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03-30-2009, 03:18 PM	#1
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Jt... You might try the pirelli diablo strada's. They're pirellis sport touring tire.. They're what I had on my Indy trip. I liked them a lot... Good transition... And after all the superslab I hit... Just a slight hint of flat spotting.

05-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#2
MFFJM2 Hayabusa Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington, DC Moto: 2004 Limited Edition 'Busa Posts: 156	Resurrecting this thread, because I just noticed it. The Shinko tires I have provide excellent wear, feel similar to Michelin Pilot Sports, and for about half the cost. I got the front for $150 and the rear for under $100 at the dealership.