Tire opinion thread!!!

[Hauptman]

Here it is...I'm putting new tires on the SV. I'm thinking Pirelli Diablo Rosso's or Mich. Power 2CT. Also, don't say Conti Road Attack's because I am stubborn and refuse to put them on. Let's here the opinions!

[butcher bergs]

Pirelli's, hands down.

Dunlops need perfect conditions in order to be confidence inspiring.

2CT's generally aren't the greatest from what a couple of friends have reported. They don't last long and offer only mediocre grip from what I've heard.

If you're interested, I have a par of SV-sized Metzeler M3's with 1 or 2 track days on them. I think they were brand new other than the track days....on the cheap.

[SVRACER01]

im a dunlop guy and i will tell you that dunnys dont like cold asphalt. i put 2CTs on my SV1K and they work great. warm or cold.

[Hauptman]

yeah...the left side of my bike found out the hard way that dunlops don't like cool asphalt. I'm leaning towards the Rosso's

[Woodsy]

Diablo corsa III. Hands down the best tire I have ridden yet. I had dunlops on the hawk for a while and the Corsa's completely changed the bike.

[KillBill]

+ 1 on Pirelli's

[Tricky Mike]

Have had really good reviews from the Pirelli DCIII's... and I'm not just saying that cuz I have some in stock ready for immediate installation (cough) link (cough)

[Hauptman]

I would love to get the dc3's but they don't make them in 160's

[nt650hawk]

Bridgestone BT016
"Compares to Dunlop Qualifier, Michelin Pilot Power/Pilot Sport HPX, Pirelli Diablo/Rosso, Metzeler Sportec M-3/M-1"


http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/...183&LookupID=9

[richw]

This decision is more realistic about who you are and how you ride then tire technology.

All the name brands produce great tires.

Are you cheap and/or have lots of money, sticky tires are great but they are costly and racer/Deals Gaps and they are toast in 500miles. I usually only get about 2800 rear and 4000 front.

Do you ever scrape, get your knee down, chicken stripe gone if that isn't in your future then race rubber is a luxury you probably don't need.

If you go up to the mountains at 20 over then a touring tire would be fine and last 10K.

If your in between then I would look at the dual compound tires when it comes up next for me I am thinking Michelin Sport touring 2 compound as I intend on backing my self down if I don't sell the bike 1st.

[Ken C]

If you're looking at Rossos and the Road Attack, then you should be considering the regular Pilot Power or even the Pilot Road2, not the 2CT. The 2CT is fine, but is more money and is really for a more aggressive riding style than the other tires on your list. It's a relatively small difference, but one worth noting.

If you're going to do a track day at a pace that's faster than the fast side of the Red group, the Rossos would work as would the Conti Sport Attack or the 2CT. Below that pace and almost any sport or sport-touring tire will do.

[akira700]

Bridgestone BT016
"Compares to Dunlop Qualifier, Michelin Pilot Power/Pilot Sport HPX, Pirelli Diablo/Rosso, Metzeler Sportec M-3/M-1"


http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/...183&LookupID=9

1) Plus one to what Ken said...

2) Geno, You have first hand Exp with the 016s ?
I have been reading really good things about these but
would want some first hand trusted observations first before
I take the $$ plunge.

[DucDave]

If you're looking at Rossos and the Road Attack, then you should be considering the regular Pilot Power or even the Pilot Road2, not the 2CT. The 2CT is fine, but is more money and is really for a more aggressive riding style than the other tires on your list. It's a relatively small difference, but one worth noting.

If you're going to do a track day at a pace that's faster than the fast side of the Red group, the Rossos would work as would the Conti Sport Attack or the 2CT. Below that pace and almost any sport or sport-touring tire will do.

...yep....

I put 12-15k a year on the street...so I look for wear. Every tire I've tried has given me ~5k. Until the Dunlop Road Smart. Over 6k. And, for the type of riding I do on the street...call it 'spirited' I am really never anywhere near the limit of the traction...

[Hauptman]

Not to sound cliche but I consider myself an aggressive rider. Ultimately I want the stickiest tire I can get but that offers some ok mileage. I have no qualms with spending top dollar on great tires and intend on getting to the track. Hence I would love something that I can use for both. I had my heart set on the DC3's until I found out that I can't get them...well without an f3 swap. One of my big checkpoints is a tire that heats up fast and preferably a dual compound. So far it would seem that the power 2ct fits those criteria the best but there is just a soft spot in my heart for the pirelli's.

[nt650hawk]

1) Plus one to what Ken said...

2) Geno, You have first hand Exp with the 016s ?
I have been reading really good things about these but
would want some first hand trusted observations first before
I take the $$ plunge.

I brought these up because he was looking for other options similar to the Pirelli Diablo Rosso's. It shows that they are comparable. I've had Bridgestone Bto's in the past and they handle wonderful on trackdays and on the street. I'm not so picky now a days on the street. I'm not worried about corner grip as more focused on the center of the tire as i'm pretty regulated to strictly commuting. I get my jollies off on the track. Race bike is shrouded with Street & Competition Bridgestone’s. While the instructors bike is shrouded with any DOT's I can get my hands on fairly cheap. Dunlop/ Pirelli/ Michelin/ Bridgestone.

[RandyO]

I've always been partial to Avons with Variable Belt Density design, single compound that flexes more at the edges, give a better ride while running at higher pressure to extend tread wear

other tires I have tried feel better when new, but deteriorate quicker, Avons seem to be more consistent over the life of the tire and don't feel like a half worn out tire when they are half worn out

[scottieducati]

Unfortunately I do not have any first-hand experience with the Pirelli Rosso, as we only carry what are deemed "track" tires, which the DCIII falls into as the spec tire for European Superstock. Even before I became involved with things on a business side, I had DCIII's on my Ducati 851, Triumph 675 and Aprilia RSV1000... can't say enough good things about them (not to mention we had a rider last year turning 1:19's on them.... on a DAMP / wet track!). I used to be a fan of Michelin Pilot Roads, with the slight exception that they turned very slowly, but offered OK grip and wore like iron. I have heard good things about the Road2's, so that might be an option, but they definitely wouldn't be among the "stickiest" tires available.

What's this you say about an F3 conversion??? If it's easy, do it and get DCIIIs and never look back!!!

*Disclaimer, this testimony may be biased.

Not to sound cliche but I consider myself an aggressive rider. Ultimately I want the stickiest tire I can get but that offers some ok mileage. I have no qualms with spending top dollar on great tires and intend on getting to the track. Hence I would love something that I can use for both. I had my heart set on the DC3's until I found out that I can't get them...well without an f3 swap. One of my big checkpoints is a tire that heats up fast and preferably a dual compound. So far it would seem that the power 2ct fits those criteria the best but there is just a soft spot in my heart for the pirelli's.

[Karaya One]

Pilot Road 2.

[Mr. Kurtz]

1) Plus one to what Ken said...

2) Geno, You have first hand Exp with the 016s ?
I have been reading really good things about these but
would want some first hand trusted observations first before
I take the $$ plunge.

Akira, I'm gonna put a set of these on my R6 before the first TTD in April, feel free to take it out for a session then and see what you think.

[akira700]

Akira, I'm gonna put a set of these on my R6 before the first TTD in April, feel free to take it out for a session then and see what you think.

Cool!

[nerijusj]

Pirelli DC III's. By far the best street/track tire I've had.

[a13x]

bergs- pm me how much

[butcher bergs]

bergs- pm me how much

You couldn't just PM me.

[Kham]

Have had really good reviews from the Pirelli DCIII's... and I'm not just saying that cuz I have some in stock ready for immediate installation (cough) link (cough)

safe a pair for me this summer. $325 minus how much for discount?

[Degsy]

safe a pair for me this summer. $325 minus how much for discount?

You already got your discount. Mike's prices are 2008 prices. Those tires are $357 a set for 120/70-190/55 for 2009.

Pay for them now and he will hold them for you in stock until you need them. Otherwise they get sold to the first person who needs a set of 120/190. Sorry, we need the business and cannot hold tires until the summer. The ones he has in stock (1 set I think) are at 2008 prices of $325 a set.