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Started by MonsterInDark, May 02, 2011, 03:26:43 PM

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MonsterInDark

May 02, 2011, 03:26:43 PM
Time for everyone to weigh in on their favorite tires....i need to invest in a new set here in a couple hundred miles...and i need to know what the best bang for my buck is....and i would like to hear what everyone has tried and what they found works best on their bikes!! ;D
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ab

#1
May 02, 2011, 03:38:44 PM
Pierlle Diablo now (bought tracked tire).  But tired of soft tire as it is expensive to replace frequently.

I prefer dual compound (purely economical reasons)
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MonsterInDark

#2
May 02, 2011, 04:02:50 PM
Ya i think the diablos wouldnt last me as long as i would need....

Im looking for a tire that will last me awhile...wear well on the freeway....but i dont want to have to worry about sliding out going hard into the twisties!

Was looking at another pair of dunlop sportmax Q2's
Or.
Michelin Pilot road 2 street tires.

The Dunlops dont last nearly as long...but i think they probably grip better in the twisties...and not such great wet traction, $250.00 for a set

The Pilots last like 10,000 miles...dont grip as well in the turns...but handle great in wet conditions, $300.00 for a set
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bdub

#3
May 02, 2011, 05:59:46 PM
Pirellie Angel st's.
No complaints, I have plenty of grip and have not had any problems in the rain, although I don't ride in heavy blinding rains.
Beware there are people here that far excede my riding abilitys. The  angels work well for me.
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ggemelos

#4
May 03, 2011, 09:51:37 AM
I do a good combination of back road touring and weekend twisties and really like the Metzler Z6.  Anything softer and they just don't last long enough with the long trips I like to take. 

ducpainter

#5
May 03, 2011, 09:54:28 AM
Pilot Powers are cheap right now.

Good wet and dry grip, but you won't get the mileage like the Roads.
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pennyrobber

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May 03, 2011, 10:14:13 AM Last Edit: May 03, 2011, 10:21:38 AM by pennyrobber
Quote from: MonsterInDark on May 02, 2011, 04:02:50 PM
Was looking at another pair of dunlop sportmax Q2's
Or.
Michelin Pilot road 2 street tires.

Of these I would go with the Road 2. They're not track worthy but do well in riding hard in the twisties. I've got the rear to spin up coming out of corners but it's pretty predictable. Had the front wash before as well a few times but I think this was more to do with road debris. Either way, if someone goes down because of lack of grip with the Road 2's in the twisties, it's safe to say they were pushing a little to hard for the road anyhow.

Road 2's in action.

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ungeheuer

#7
May 04, 2011, 06:14:17 AM
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ducpainter

#8
May 04, 2011, 06:17:25 AM
Quote from: ungeheuer on May 04, 2011, 06:14:17 AM
My tyre thoughts FWIW >>  http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=45162.0
probably only true if you're upside down... :P
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Monster Dave

#9
May 04, 2011, 12:19:04 PM
I've always liked the Pilot Roads. For the amount of commuting that I do, I get gadzooks mileage out of them!!!

Heath

#10
May 04, 2011, 10:16:08 PM
Loved the Pilot Powers that came on my bike.  When I went to get new tires the 2CT's were only $10 more a tire so I bought those.  They have been very good.  Honestly I am rarely using the extra sticky part of the tire but hell it was a good deal.  I like the reviews of the Michelin Pilot Road 3 tires.  I am thinking of getting those but not sure.  I am already really easy on tires, not sure if I need something harder.
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Monster Dave

#11
May 05, 2011, 10:42:55 AM Last Edit: May 05, 2011, 10:45:27 AM by Monster Dave
Quote from: Heath on May 04, 2011, 10:16:08 PM
Loved the Pilot Powers that came on my bike.  When I went to get new tires the 2CT's were only $10 more a tire so I bought those.  They have been very good.  Honestly I am rarely using the extra sticky part of the tire but hell it was a good deal.  I like the reviews of the Michelin Pilot Road 3 tires.  I am thinking of getting those but not sure.  I am already really easy on tires, not sure if I need something harder.

Here's a good explanation of the Road 3s (and there's a Duc in the video):

Michelin Pilot Road 3 Tires Review at RevZilla.com

Teutonics

#12
May 05, 2011, 11:25:55 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 04, 2011, 06:17:25 AM
probably only true if you're upside down... :P
If you're riding upside down they must have REALLY good grip!   ;D
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ducej

#13
May 06, 2011, 08:00:50 PM
Just put on a pair of Pirelli Angels. Very well balanced combination front/rear. Had before Pirelli Diablo`s, Angels feel just as good if not better.
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speedknot

#14
May 06, 2011, 09:15:01 PM
Cant comment on these yet but I just picked up a set of Pilot Road 2 from Competition Accessories.  They have awesome deals on tire packages with no tax and free shipping.  Bottom line, these were the best "out the door" prices I could find.

http://www.compacc.com/Tires
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