Michelin Tires - Stupid Cheap!! [Archive]

fasternyou929

02-06-2010, 10:12 AM

Just ordred a set of 190/50 120/70 Michelin Pilot Powers from this www.jakewilson.com. Price: $176.98 shipped! Even cheaper for 180 rears.

Going back now to see if they stock race rubber, but I didn't see any. I did see 2CT's for a few dollars more, but not much.

Use coupon code jw009 for the extra $20 off at checkout

Phenix_Rider

02-06-2010, 10:14 AM

grrr... Why the fuck are the most popular sizes always on sale?! Ass backwards if you ask me. I can't find a 160 rear in any package deal.

tommymac

02-06-2010, 10:19 AM

grrr... Why the fuck are the most popular sizes always on sale?! Ass backwards if you ask me. I can't find a 160 rear in any package deal.

curb doesnt have em with his sale?

if he doesnt I will check where I got my tires from, guy in indiana hooked me up with 3 sets of powers and one set of roads for 771 shipped.

CasterTroy

02-06-2010, 10:51 AM

grrr... Why the fuck are the most popular sizes always on sale?! Ass backwards if you ask me. I can't find a 160 rear in any package deal.

I got 2 sets of these Jan 26 for the motard for $157 a set

Curb

02-06-2010, 03:56 PM

fasternyou929

02-06-2010, 04:15 PM

i don't know how these guys are making money...Dan, that set of tires you got would cost me $166.60 plus shipping to you. And here you are getting them for $10 over my cost...which is the lowest cost out there, with shipping. I really wish I could help you guys out. I really hate these internet places, they fucking suck!!!

Caster...again your set is $13 above my cost.

This fucking blows, oh well

They're selling Pilot Powers and 2CT, not Power Pure. I'm sure they're just blowing out stock. For what little street riding I do though, an "old" Pilot Power is just fine by me. :)

Curb

02-06-2010, 04:54 PM

They're selling Pilot Powers and 2CT, not Power Pure. I'm sure they're just blowing out stock. For what little street riding I do though, an "old" Pilot Power is just fine by me. :)I'm selling them too...those numbers i put up were for Pilot Powers...a set for you would cost me $166 and shipping on them is between $15-$25. So for me to get them to you at cost it would be $190.

RedRider2k2

02-07-2010, 01:27 AM

At these prices it's even making it worth while to ship to Canada.

101lifts2

02-07-2010, 02:55 AM

Pilot Powers still suck.

BT003 is where it's at.

dReWpY

02-07-2010, 03:04 AM

What the fuck are you smoking? Pilot Powers still suck.

BT003 is where it's at.

I seriously don't think you can't. Out ride them

tommymac

02-07-2010, 03:11 AM

What the fuck are you smoking?

I seriously don't think you can't. Out ride them

The powers have served me well at the track and am a mid pack intermediate rider, I was going to try the stones this season but saw such good prices on the powers and I know they work for me so I went with them again.

101lifts2

02-07-2010, 03:15 AM

What the fuck are you smoking?

I seriously don't think you can't. Out ride them

They get greasy in temps over 90F on the track. I know a number of people who crashed on em.

They are OK for the street, unless you are pushing the front end.

pdog

02-07-2010, 11:10 AM

I have to believe that these guys bought huge lots at closeout discounts from Michelin.

I'm selling them too...those numbers i put up were for Pilot Powers...a set for you would cost me $166 and shipping on them is between $15-$25. So for me to get them to you at cost it would be $190.

tommymac

02-07-2010, 02:02 PM

I have to believe that these guys bought huge lots at closeout discounts from Michelin.

Its that or theyre clearing em out for th elatest greatest must have tires. I was paying between 230-270 for powers 2 yrs ago so now if I can get them under 200 why not. They work for me in track and street so I will stick with em for now.

I know most of the advanced riders/racers i am friends with dont care for em but untill I get to that level I will stick with what works.

Particle Man

02-07-2010, 08:50 PM

I'm itchin' to try out a pair of Pilot Roads this summer

Amber Lamps

02-07-2010, 09:57 PM

I'm itchin' to try out a pair of Pilot Roads this summer

Have you considered the Pirelli Angel STs?

Particle Man

02-07-2010, 10:09 PM

Have you considered the Pirelli Angel STs?

You know, you're the 2nd person to recommend those... have you tried them? How's the grip vs mileage? It's hard to split the difference between long wear and decent grip.

Curb

02-07-2010, 10:55 PM

Have you considered the Pirelli Angel STs?I just installed a set of those on a customers bike this week...they are pretty cool, i can't wait to get a review on them.

I am selling those too on sale if anyone wants a set

Phenix_Rider

02-07-2010, 11:46 PM

I'm itchin' to try out a pair of Pilot Roads this summer

DO NOT like.

Go with Pirelli Diablo Stradas if you have to have an "extended mileage tire". You should be able to find a good deal on them since they're being replaced by the Angel.

I just installed a set of those on a customers bike this week...they are pretty cool, i can't wait to get a review on them.

I am selling those too on sale if anyone wants a set

How much?
For 120/70 + 160/60

Amber Lamps

02-08-2010, 01:39 AM

You know, you're the 2nd person to recommend those... have you tried them? How's the grip vs mileage? It's hard to split the difference between long wear and decent grip.

I haven't personally but I've heard good things from those that have... I'd consider them but I honestly have two sets of Bridgestone tires under my bed now...

tommymac

02-08-2010, 09:34 AM

I'm itchin' to try out a pair of Pilot Roads this summer

I think the roads will serve you well, had a set on the priller and a new set should be comming in the big brown truck today.

Particle Man

02-08-2010, 05:56 PM

DO NOT like.

what do you not like about them?

marko138

02-08-2010, 06:03 PM

what do you not like about them?
I've not heard anything bad about them.

dReWpY

02-08-2010, 06:30 PM

the pilot roads are known to be less then ideal sport tires, but extremely high milage
the road 2's are getting awesome reviews from the local riders in the area

tommymac

02-08-2010, 06:33 PM

the pilot roads are known to be less then ideal sport tires, but extremely high milage
the road 2's are getting awesome reviews from the local riders in the area

I had done some agressive riding on the priller with them and had no issues,granted I wasnt going to keep up withthe faster guys on regular sportbikes but they did fine all things considered.

I had also heard the same stuff about the road 2's

dReWpY

02-08-2010, 06:38 PM

I had done some agressive riding on the priller with them and had no issues,granted I wasnt going to keep up withthe faster guys on regular sportbikes but they did fine all things considered.

I had also heard the same stuff about the road 2's

i think its all relative, there is a local guy on a old gpz 750 turbo that rocks out the roads like no ones business and i bet 90% of ss riders wouldnt last three corners before he is out of sight, and alot of ppl are using the road 2s with good success

its funny all of the guys in the area that are fast are on odd bikes
vfr's
old kawi's

Phenix_Rider

02-08-2010, 07:16 PM

They just never felt right. Didn't seem to grip very well and tracked badly in ruts and bridge gratings and tar-and-chip (most of the roads around here). The handling and feeedback were strange. And I'm one of those weird people that doesn't like the feeling of "falling" into corners. The Pirellis have a more round profile, so they feel more stable and linear.

fasternyou929

02-08-2010, 07:32 PM

Never realized there was so much hatred for Pilot Powers. They've done well by me for trck days and street riding. Great price for a good tire IMO.

Phenix_Rider

02-08-2010, 07:50 PM

Never realized there was so much hatred for Pilot Powers. They've done well by me for trck days and street riding. Great price for a good tire IMO.

I haven't heard much bad about the Powers- other than they are street tires, not DOTs. I was talking about the Roads.

pdog

02-08-2010, 09:36 PM

I love my Pilot Powers. Never had the least squiggle from them.

Cutty72

02-08-2010, 10:06 PM

There was a guy rode his SV to the track, luggage and all, pulled the hard bags taped it up and tracked it with Roads on. Afterward he pulled tape and reattached the bags and rode home. He had a 2 hour trip one way.
He was doing pretty well

Here's a pic of him in front of me. No extreme lean angle, but it was the second session of our first track day.
http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa150/Cutty72/Track%20Day/TA08_BIR0616_1096p34pm.jpg

marko138

02-09-2010, 01:38 PM

I love the Pilot Powers. Probably put a set of 2CT's on when the Pirellis are done.

ontwo

02-09-2010, 04:19 PM

grrr... Why the fuck are the most popular sizes always on sale?! Ass backwards if you ask me. I can't find a 160 rear in any package deal.

www.sportbiketrackgear.com

$217 shipped for 2CTs

Particle Man

02-09-2010, 04:27 PM

LeeNetworX

02-18-2010, 03:29 PM

Why don't I ever see these posts when I actually NEED tires?

fasternyou929

02-18-2010, 05:52 PM

Why don't I ever see these posts when I actually NEED tires?

For $177 shipped, I decided I needed them. Probably not until October, but they're in my garage ready and waiting when the day arrives. :lol:

LeeNetworX

02-18-2010, 06:10 PM

For $177 shipped, I decided I needed them. Probably not until October, but they're in my garage ready and waiting when the day arrives. :lol:

Yeah, but we're in a 'buy what we need' mode right now - have been for some time. We've purchased little to nothing in the 'want' category for a while now. So until I actually need them, I won't be buying them. :(

Amber Lamps

02-18-2010, 08:54 PM

tommymac

02-18-2010, 09:13 PM

For $177 shipped, I decided I needed them. Probably not until October, but they're in my garage ready and waiting when the day arrives. :lol:

The mrs is pissedI have 4 sets of tires in the backroom downstairs:rockwoot:

fasternyou929

02-18-2010, 09:32 PM

Yeah, but we're in a 'buy what we need' mode right now - have been for some time. We've purchased little to nothing in the 'want' category for a while now. So until I actually need them, I won't be buying them. :(I hear ya. I went from that to "I better get what I need to survive the summer happily before I'm broke" a few weeks ago. Consistency never was my strong point....

marko138

02-19-2010, 10:03 AM

The mrs is pissedI have 4 sets of tires in the backroom downstairs:rockwoot:
At some point she won't even realize when you throw a few more on the pile. :lol:

tommymac

02-19-2010, 10:08 AM

At some point she won't even realize when you throw a few more on the pile. :lol:

Exactly. hoping to do the same with additinal motorcycles.

karen: whats that Mv agusta doing in the garage

Me: Oh I have had it for a while

karen: i dont remember you buying it

me: wanna buy some new shoes

karen;Ok I did have a pair in mind that would go with this outfit

:rockwoot::rockwoot::rockwoot:

marko138

02-19-2010, 10:09 AM

Exactly. hoping to do the same with additinal motorcycles.

karen: whats that Mv agusta doing in the garage

Me: Oh I have had it for a while

karen: i dont remember you buying it

me: wanna buy some new shoes

karen;Ok I did have a pair in mind that would go with this outfit

:rockwoot::rockwoot::rockwoot:
Good plan. I try that method too, doesn't usually work with my wife. She's got a keen eye for shenannigans.

tommymac

02-19-2010, 10:11 AM

Good plan. I try that method too, doesn't usually work with my wife. She's got a keen eye for shenannigans.

I picked that up with her, but I can work with ya on the shenanigans, she odesnt know how much of an ass I usualy am so I can kinda warm up to her so you can get more godies.

marko138

02-19-2010, 10:20 AM

I picked that up with her, but I can work with ya on the shenanigans, she odesnt know how much of an ass I usualy am so I can kinda warm up to her so you can get more godies.
Only thing I really need right now is new boots. She's knows it though. But buying that gun set me back a few hundy.

Amber Lamps

02-19-2010, 11:03 PM

Only thing I really need right now is new boots. She's knows it though. But buying that gun set me back a few hundy.

What size do you wear?