What category do you fall in?

[tached1000rr]

When it comes to tires for your bike?

1) Must have matching tires and matching compounds front/rear

2) I like a soft tire up front and a harder compound on the rear

3) I like a harder compound up front and a softer compound on rear

4) If it's rubber and rolls I can roll with it because no one can stop me and you can only hope to contain me.:pat:

[OneSickPsycho]

Always matching brands with similar profiles... So far, I've only run matching models, but somewhere down the road I see myself running a softer tire up front...

[Rider]

2. With both tires being of the same brand and model.

[JoJoYZF]

My next set is going to be a pilot power up front and a pilot road 2 in the back, so similar models and the compound of the sides of the rear will be similar.

[RCM78]

Pirelli blue(super soft) up front and green(soft) in the rear.

[PhiSig1071]

I think either rider or I am misunderstanding the question. I assume number 2 means two different tires, ie a Pilot Power Front and Pilot Road rear.

I do run softer compounds up front, but when I do it's usually the same tire. For example a Michelin Power Race C front, which is med-soft and a Power Race 5 rear, which is a multi-compund med-hard tire, however they are the same brand and model so they are intended to be matched like that. Or a SC1/SC2 set of Dragon Supercorsas.

I would not run two different tires, like a pilot power front and pilot road rear. And I definitely wouldn't run two different brands. Why? Because I have to buy tires anyway, why not buy matching sets?

[MikeSP1]

The answer depends on what bike I'm riding.
If it's my RC when she's done, then it's gonna be same model, same profile, but the rear is probably gonna be one step harder.
If I'm running something ratty, like for instance a crashed Kan-o-tuna or a dying YZF600R, then it's gonna be whatever holds air.

[marko138]

I run the same shit. Pirelli DC III's.

[marko138]

When it comes to tires for your bike?

1) Must have matching tires and matching compounds front/rear

2) I like a soft tire up front and a harder compound on the rear

3) I like a harder compound up front and a softer compound on rear

4) If it's rubber and rolls I can roll with it because no one can stop me and you can only hope to contain me.:pat:

That is fucking hilarious.

[Rider]

I think either rider or I am misunderstanding the question. I assume number 2 means two different tires, ie a Pilot Power Front and Pilot Road rear.

I do run softer compounds up front, but when I do it's usually the same tire. For example a Michelin Power Race C front, which is med-soft and a Power Race 5 rear, which is a multi-compund med-hard tire, however they are the same brand and model so they are intended to be matched like that. Or a SC1/SC2 set of Dragon Supercorsas.

I would not run two different tires, like a pilot power front and pilot road rear. And I definitely wouldn't run two different brands. Why? Because I have to buy tires anyway, why not buy matching sets?

Bridgestone BT016's have a softer compound in the front. It a multi compound tire. Front has a medium center with soft edges. The rear has a hard center, with soft edges with medium between the 2. I consider that different compounds since the centers of the front and rear are different but are the same brand and model.

[PhiSig1071]

Bridgestone BT016's have a softer compound in the front. It a multi compound tire. Front has a medium center with soft edges. The rear has a hard center, with soft edges with medium between the 2. I consider that different compounds since the centers of the front and rear are different but are the same brand and model.

I agree, and those are the kinds of tires I usually run, same brand and model, but different compound front and rear. Softer front and harder rear.

I think he's asking would you run a different model front and rear to have a softer front and a harder rear, such as a Dunlop Qualifier front and a Roadsmart rear or a Michelin Pilot Power front and a Pilot Road rear. I wouldn't do that.

[lauralynne]

I run my race takeoffs on my street bike - what ever I've got that's got the most tread left on it - usually matching front to back (I only race Bridgestones)

[Rider]

I agree, and those are the kinds of tires I usually run, same brand and model, but different compound front and rear. Softer front and harder rear.

I think he's asking would you run a different model front and rear to have a softer front and a harder rear, such as a Dunlop Qualifier front and a Roadsmart rear or a Michelin Pilot Power front and a Pilot Road rear. I wouldn't do that.

Yep agreed, I wouldn't do that either.

[tached1000rr]

I agree, and those are the kinds of tires I usually run, same brand and model, but different compound front and rear. Softer front and harder rear.

I think he's asking would you run a different model front and rear to have a softer front and a harder rear, such as a Dunlop Qualifier front and a Roadsmart rear or a Michelin Pilot Power front and a Pilot Road rear. I wouldn't do that.

Your interpretation is correct, the Qualifier on front with a roadsmart rear is a good example

[marko138]

Yep agreed, I wouldn't do that either.
Same here.

[Yamerhaw]

I run the same shit. Pirelli DC III's.


same here

[Cutty72]

I have PP's front and rear right now. But I'm thinking PP front and Road 2 rear for the next set.

Heard it's a good combo, and the way the buell eats rear tires... harder compound can't hurt.

[pickle.of.doom]

Running different tires makes/brands on front and rear these days with radials isn't as bad as it used to be with the old belted and bias-ply tires, but it still isn't what they were designed to work with. If I had a freebie to throw on and it was different, I still would, but I would take it easy for a bit before I pushed them, to see if they had any wierd/different characteristics or anything.

[Mr Lefty]

same front and rear...

[Cutty72]

same front and rear...

I think you need to get a less sticky rear... that way maybe next time you will just spin the tire instead of looping it. :lol:

[Mr Lefty]

I think you need to get better home insurance.... so when I fire bomb the fuck'n thing... you'll be able to move the fuck out of ND and buy a house

[Cutty72]

I think you need to get better home insurance.... so when I fire bomb the fuck'n thing... you'll be able to move the fuck out of ND and buy a house

Na, I'll just buy the empty lots around me and build a big ass house and a shop. And then put a hit on ya. :sniper:

[Mr Lefty]

Na, I'll just buy the empty lots around me and build a big ass house and a shop. And then put a hit on ya. :sniper:

and knowing my record I'd be going to hell.. so I guess that means I'll be your new neighbor

[Cutty72]

and knowing my record I'd be going to hell.. so I guess that means I'll be your new neighbor

ok, i'll leave an empty lot for ya.

[The Awesome]

For racing, the compound choice depends on the track and the conditions of the day. For the street, I use whatever is left over from the track.

[z06boy]

Same front and rear

[SteveP]

Numero uno for me.

Pirelli Diablo Stradas on the SV, and Diablos on the Ape.

[smileyman]

Tires nowadays are tested together for profile, construction, and compound. They work better together and I am not going to pretend to be smarter than any brands R&D dept.

I don't care which brand I choose (usually whatever is on special) I try and get the matching set. I almost always pick a hard compound for the street (Diablo Strada, BT021, Pilot Road) and always go for a DOT tire at the track. I have enough confidence to run any brand to my limits and sometimes the bucking and sliding can be fun (as long as I am not trying for a podium).

Whichever brand and set I pick however I am always mindful to make the necessary adjustments to get it to perform as promised. Keep track of your ride height adjustments and make sure pressures are set appropriately for what your doing...

[Riceaholic]

1) Because I run my track scrubs on the street. Metzler Racetech greens front and rear. When I was having to buy street tires I'd always get a matching set though.

[racedoll]

When it comes to tires for your bike?

1) Must have matching tires and matching compounds front/rear

2) I like a soft tire up front and a harder compound on the rear

3) I like a harder compound up front and a softer compound on rear

4) If it's rubber and rolls I can roll with it because no one can stop me and you can only hope to contain me.:pat:

Probably #1. I don't really know if the compounds match. I just buy the tires that match up and that is what I go with.

[dReWpY]

what ever has tread and is in my room at the time.... usually is PP though...

[tached1000rr]

I'm currently running a Dunlop Qualifier upfront and a Dunlop Roadsmart on back, I like the setup and if installed together they last for about the same mileage, I'm going to the BT-016s front and back next time and gonna try the 190/55/17 while I'm at it.

[Rangerscott]

I go with matching and between soft and hard. I like to get go mileage out of my tires since my bike is on the heavy side and the big V-four just eats them up. Bawhaha.

[Mr Lefty]

for street it was always matching compounds/brands/models... but with dirt... seems the best reviews are almost always on mixed sets. so well see

[Tmall]

Corsa 3 up front. Pilot road 2 out back.

Going to put on a fully set of road 2s or a road 2 out back and pilot power on the front. Whatever I get the best price on.

[RACER X]

i generally run matching brands, michelin-michelin, but i do run a more aggresive ft and sport touring rear

currently i have mismatched tires, when i bought the bike the rear was getting low at 2600mi, and for the 1400 mi trip home i wasn't sure the rear would make it all the way, so i replaced it at the north end of "the dragon"

[z06boy]

1) Must have matching tires and matching compounds front/rear

This is what I go with.

[marko138]

1) Must have matching tires and matching compounds front/rear

This is what I go with.
Same here.