tires

[healdman45]

I posted this in bike maint. but no response. I was wondering what the hot tires are to get nowadays. Are they still the Mich P=sports or is there something else that people like better?

[Stoneman]

It's a tough question to answer. EVERYONE has their own preference. Right now I'm running the new D208's on my TL-R and I love 'em. Some people hate 'em though...

Probably not getting much response 'cuz many probably feel it's a loaded question. Kinda like 'what's the best oil to run' typa question...

[bentbryan]

More or less he's looking for a tire that will perform well on the track (VIR in particular) but will be something he can leave on for the street. It's also for a 1000cc machine.

[Degsy]

You can never go wrong with a nice set of Dunlops D208's.

HOWEVER, Karaya1 (Dave) here on the NESR board can usually hook you up with a sweet deal on some medium compound Michelin DOT race tires which will be fine for the street and will ROCK at the track.

degs

[Kip]

Originally posted by Degsy
You can never go wrong with a nice set of Dunlops D208's.

HOWEVER, Karaya1 (Dave) here on the NESR board can usually hook you up with a sweet deal on some medium compound Michelin DOT race tires which will be fine for the street and will ROCK at the track.

degs

If you listen to Degsy you might end up crashing twice in 1 lap

[Degsy]

http://www.formulausa.com/results/fu...%20Classic.htm


halfway down, in the formula sportbike results section, you will see that I did 3 laps

derek

[Kip]

My bad, if you want tires that you can go 3 laps then crash listen to Degsy.

If your not a track rider go with what ever tires you want because you will have nothing to compare them to. It seems like all tires these days are pretty good unless you are a hell of a rider and need race tires for the track day.

[Karaya One]

No more Pilot Sports, I do have Michelin Pilot Powers.

The D208 is an old tire. I would mount Super Corsa's before those things....

I can get you a sweet deal, but who is going to mount them? I can't have you bragging you bought them from me because I may sell tires to that dealer and POOF there goes the business.

If you can keep it on the down-low, I'll hook you up.

If you want DOT race tires, I can do that too.

Let me know!

[healdman45]

that would be awesome. I was thinking of going after the Mich's anyway. Just wanted to know if things like the pirelli's or something else was doing good. As for the mounting I was probably just going to use that man Jim that everyone around here seems to think is the best deal going. Don't worry, I'm not looking to become a tire man myself. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Stoneman]

Originally posted by Karaya One
The D208 is an old tire. I would mount Super Corsa's before those things....

And here within lies the dilemna of such a question...

The 208ZR's I thought were a completely new design as of last year. No?

[Stoneman]

If you get the tires from Dave, get them and your wheels to me. I commute to Manch Mon thru Fri. I have no problem bringing 'em down with me & picking 'em up for you...

[Awesome]

Not to jack the thread, but I was planning to run takeoffs for my school and first couple/few race weekends. A friend said it's a good idea since I'll be getting seated on the track and not be using the full potential of a fresh race tire, so it'd just be burning money. I emailed some guy that's was dropping sets for like $50. Good idea? Bad idea? What do I want to look for in a decent takeoff? How can I tell if the rubber is in bad shape or in good enough for me shape? I might have to pick up some of these on the net, so I can't do that fingernail test someone mentioned, and I don't remember what it really was either.

[Degsy]

Ask Bryan (bentbryan) if it's a good idea to use take-offs for racing. Ok for penguin school and trackdays yes, but not for racing.

[legalspeed]

Originally posted by Degsy
Ask Bryan (bentbryan) if it's a good idea to use take-offs for racing. Ok for penguin school and trackdays yes, but not for racing.

I agree. A rider took them off for a reason, you don't want to start out learning to go slow.

[Karaya One]

Healdman - call me at 800-628-4040 with plastic or you can Pay pal me.

Let me know!

Thanks

[bentbryan]

Originally posted by Degsy
Ask Bryan (bentbryan) if it's a good idea to use take-offs for racing. Ok for penguin school and trackdays yes, but not for racing.

I think I'm ready for my own tires now.

[Kip]

Originally posted by Degsy
Ask Bryan (bentbryan) if it's a good idea to use take-offs for racing. Ok for penguin school and trackdays yes, but not for racing.

It all depends on what the take offs look like I did 15's on a set of Jeward's old tires. One thing to remember tires are cheaper then fixing your bike do to a crash because of shit tires.

[Degsy]

Originally posted by Kip
It all depends on what the take offs look like I did 15's on a set of Jeward's old tires. One thing to remember tires are cheaper then fixing your bike do to a crash because of shit tires.

Yeah, but you are fast and erratic

Gerard is notorious for getting rid of tires before they are finished. He must have money to burn.

degs

[GMAN226]

Nope no money to burn just stupid. I guess if the rear aint spinning I aint spending.

I hope to see you up there this year Track Day Boy

[Degsy]

[Collision pro]

What a fun year this is going to be!!!

[Kip]

Originally posted by Collision pro
What a fun year this is going to be!!!

Looks like Mike already has his supply of Captain for the track.

[LM954RR]

Pilot Powers are the hot street tire right now.......disregard everything everyone else said in this post as they are all retards.

[healdman45]

thank you for shedding light on the subject... finally

[Kip]

Originally posted by LM954RR
Pilot Powers are the hot street tire right now.......disregard everything everyone else said in this post as they are all retards.

Listening to Lew about tires is like asking the slowest guy at the track how to go fast.

Like I said todays tires are all good. You can pick Dunlop, Pirelli, Metzler, or Pilot powers and you should be happy with them on the track. Unless you are a great racer like Lew who needs the special "Magic tires" the pros use.