Tire Recommendations

[Teez]

Hi All, I need to buy new tires for my bike and am not sure what to get. I have a superhawk and ride moderatly agressive, not crazy. I want a good middle of the road tire that is not going to break the bank. I don't need the highest end tire, but want something that will be good on the street. I don't race at all.

I know this has been posted before, but I couldn't find it! Thanks!

[OreoGaborio]

Diablo Stradas, Pilot Road2's, Mezler sportech's, Conti Road attacks, etc etc.

basically anything that's round & fits your budget.

[KillBill]

+1
on the Diablo Strada's
I have them on my GSX-R and love em'

[TIMMYDUCK]

The new Bridgestone BT-16 triple compound is getting good reviews from real riders not paid endorsement people.

[Mr. Kurtz]

Nowadays, pretty much anything you get will be fine. Shop around for deals, but be wary of anything that sounds too good to be true, as it may be. Stick with a major brand. A sport tire(Dunlop Qualifier, Mich Pilot Power, Pirelli Diablo, Metz M3, etc.) will prob cost a little less than the current range of new sport touring tires(Dunlop Roadsmart, Mich Pilot Road 2, Pirelli Diablo Rosso) as these are the new hot thing. The sport touring will last longer though, so it's a trade off.

[Teez]

Thanks for the advice!!

[MotoFreak]

Conti Sport Road Attacks...wonderful tires that are def. managable $$$

[beet]

Thanks for the advice!!

No advice but you got nice boobs.

[s a x m a n]

People are raving about the new Pirelli Corsa III

[stoinkythepig]

'Nuther vote for Conti Road Attacks. I have bought nothing else for 3 years now (6 sets). Love 'em.

[GixerJockey]

I'm soon to be jumping on the Pirelli bandwagon myself...

If you go that route... check out this thread and buy them from these guys...l

[butcher bergs]

+1 on the Diablo Strada's

I'll be going for set 3 by season's end.

Between the Stradas and the Dunlop Sportmax's, I'd say I've found my two favorite tires on either end of the spectrum.

[Boston Moto]

I'm soon to be jumping on the Pirelli bandwagon myself...

If you go that route... check out this thread and buy them from these guys...l

Thanks for the recommendation, but I'm afraid the only street legal tire we can currently sell is the Diablo Corsa III.

[Mr. Kurtz]

Thanks for the recommendation, but I'm afraid the only street legal tire we can currently sell is the Diablo Corsa III.

Pricing on 120/70 & 180/55 Corsa III's?

[loridin64]

i would absolutely stay away from Dunslops. I hate them, will never ride them again, and hope the company goes bankrupt

[/rant]

[Mr. Kurtz]

i would absolutely stay away from Dunslops. I hate them, will never ride them again, and hope the company goes bankrupt

[/rant]

Out of curiousity, why?

[Crash Dummy Denno]

Pricing on 120/70 & 180/55 Corsa III's?

we should have pricing nailed down next week - and then hopefully will be taking your order!

[Uncle Snake]

i would absolutely stay away from Dunslops. I hate them, will never ride them again, and hope the company goes bankrupt

[/rant]

And the last 20K miles I've put on my ZRX have been on Qualifiers and I have no complaints whatsoever. They stick very well, work nicely in the rain, and the rear tires last 2-3 times longer than the Diablo's did for me. Regards, Jake

[loridin64]

Out of curiousity, why?

never had a good experience with them. my 02 R6 had some on there for a short period, i forget which, but they were probly the most decent out of all my experiences, but i think it was because it was just a 600. My 04 RC had a D208 on it when i got it, would slide all over the place and got terrible mileage. I have a Qualifier on my RC now and that thing will not hook up worth a damn, and if its been raining or in the morning when its dewey, forget about it.
I have a Mich PP waiting to be put on.

[loridin64]

And the last 20K miles I've put on my ZRX have been on Qualifiers and I have no complaints whatsoever. They stick very well, work nicely in the rain, and the rear tires last 2-3 times longer than the Diablo's did for me. Regards, Jake

haha, exactly opposite of what i just posted. maybe i just got a bad one? i'll check the year and week when i get back outside

[NEWTREADS]

Bang for the buck? I had a few sets of bridgestone battlaxe bt14's. No complaints. They lasted quite a bit. Had a set of dunlop sportmax that came with it. They lasted for like 9k miles, the drawback was they didnt hang on too well at an aggressive lean. Now on the pilot powers. Love em. They are even good in the rain. Just my .02

[dx3162]

never had a good experience with them. my 02 R6 had some on there for a short period, i forget which, but they were probly the most decent out of all my experiences, but i think it was because it was just a 600. My 04 RC had a D208 on it when i got it, would slide all over the place and got terrible mileage. I have a Qualifier on my RC now and that thing will not hook up worth a damn, and if its been raining or in the morning when its dewey, forget about it.
I have a Mich PP waiting to be put on.

+1 on the D208 sucking shit on the RC...almost highsided the bitch the second day I had it after it came loose in a corner...didn't recover it as smoothly as I could have, but it was a new bike to me...

Another +1 on the Pilot Power, that's what I've got now and I'm in <3333 :

BUBBA ARMY!

[DucDave]

Dunlop 205s....they are still available, still provide perfect traction for the way you ride, and wear as good or better than anything else out there...and cheaper too!

J&P Cycles&#174; Dunlop D205 Sport Touring Tires

Dunlop D205 Sport Touring Front Tire - Motorcycle Superstore

[Teez]

No advice but you got nice boobs.

I love you beet!!!!

[Teez]

Wow, now I am more confused than when I started!!