Who's running Pirelli tires on a M.W. bike?

[Sqzeplay74]

Trying to figure out what tires to run, I was hoping to get some information from somone running Pirelli's on a M.W. bike.
Thanks

[catahoulabuldog]

I'm running Pirelli slicks on my 916.. Smutty is running them on his new sexy R6

[Awesome]

Try tires, see how they feel to you, buy the ones you like.

[csmutty]

I am running them.

[Sqzeplay74]

I've had conversations with Graham and others about the tires and finding the setup etc. Are people running the 180 rear?
I'm just a little nervous to spend that coin to be just trying things out
I've only run Dunlops

[Mr. Kurtz]

For a 5.5" rim, the 180 is the correct size. Your 600cc bike should have a 5.5" rear wheel. Pirelli does offer a 180/55(slick & DOT) and a new 180/60(DOT), which was introduced last year in World Supersport. Drop us a line at info@gomtag.com if you've got any questions, we can definitely help you with some info to get the bike properly set up for the tires.

[CDOG1974]

i run the pilot power ones and have been happy with them zx6r 2003

[JohnnyV]

Wirelessly posted (Blackberry Tour)

i run the pilot power ones and have been happy with them zx6r 2003

Pilot Powers are made by Michelin, not Pirelli

[CDOG1974]

yea yea thought he was asking what most people were using for some other options at least that's what i got out of it

[CBR929RE]

if you're used to Dunlops then you're gonna be going to the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Dunlops have a very stiff carcass while Pirellis are like jello. I liked the Pirellis I ran before and they made up for a horrible geometry problem I didn't know I had till I switched.

and are you talking race tires or street. I'm assuming race.

[tdiloren]

I ran the pirelli diablos 180/60 in NJ at the TTD . They had tons of grip and the extra ride height made a nice change for turn in. I did have to add a couple washers under the rear hunger as it was rubbing the tire. This was on my stock 600rr. I say buy them you won't be sorry.

[Sqzeplay74]

if you're used to Dunlops then you're gonna be going to the complete opposite end of the spectrum. Dunlops have a very stiff carcass while Pirellis are like jello. I liked the Pirellis I ran before and they made up for a horrible geometry problem I didn't know I had till I switched.

and are you talking race tires or street. I'm assuming race.

This is why I wanted to be sure I had better information before pulling the trigger. Softer carcass tire = stiffer suspension? Yes I'm talking race tires.

[TTD]

Softer carcass tire = stiffer suspension?

In general, yes. If switching from a stiffer carcass tire, we generally end up stiffening the suspension a bit when putting someone on the Pirelli's.

We (www.goMTAG.com) will be happy to work with you if you end up on our tires.