What rubber do you use [Archive]

Rangerscott

03-28-2009, 10:47 PM

marko138

03-28-2009, 10:48 PM

Pirelli Corsa III.

Cutty72

03-28-2009, 10:50 PM

Current is Pilot Powers on the Buell and Pilot Roads on the SV.
I like the Powers now that the squirmishness is out of them... Haven't had a chance to really push them though.

I haven't ridden the SV since the new tires, so you'd have to ask comonboys... but she seems to like them

I had Corsa III's on the Buell stock... LOVED them, stuck like glue, but wore too fast for commuting uses.

JoJoYZF

03-28-2009, 11:17 PM

Just put some bridgestone bt016s on but I only have about 15 or 20 miles on them. Once I get over being sick and the weather is decent Ill have a review for them.

tached1000rr

03-28-2009, 11:20 PM

I have the fairly new Dunlop Roadsmarts, basically because while I do alot of back road and mountain twisty riding, I also use my bike to commute to work weather permitting which is 60 miles round trip, on the slab it would not take long to wear through a softer compound tire.

Dave

03-28-2009, 11:23 PM

im on pilot sports now but may be moving to diablo rossos if that sale tigger posted holds out for my frakin' refund check :lol:

'course my original thoughts at the thread title had me ready to state that im a trojan man :lol:

Amber Lamps

03-29-2009, 06:21 AM

Trojan XLs or Magnums.

Amber Lamps

03-29-2009, 06:30 AM

I'm the only one that I know of that is running some Dunlop D616's on the forums I"m part of. I personally like them. They grip and my rear doesnt feel like its gonna come loose when I lean like my Dunlop qualifiers.

I've done over 500 miles so far and they feel just like the day I bought them. I'm hoping I get some good mileage out of them.

So what are you using?

ha I tried those on my GSXR.... NO SON! Way too tall but they were GREAT in the rain,which isn't surprising since they are Dunlops rain tire with Med compund rubber for better mileage.

Right now,I'm using Bridgestone BT-016s ($189 ftw)and they are ok. Normally,I'm a Pirelli fan but I couldn't turn them down for the price! I plan on hitting it hard tomorrow so I'll try to keep you all posted. Besides,I re-sprung my bike front and back and finally installed my GoPro Hero on my bike,so I have a few "reviews" to do.:rockwoot:

BTW I ordered a set of the Rosso's,that's a fucking deal and a half! Um I posted the Diablo Corsa's for $200 a set right?

DLIT

03-29-2009, 07:02 AM

Firm believer in Pilot Powers, but I'm currently giving the new Bridgestone BTO16s a go. Still not totally sure on the verdict yet. One thing I could tell off the bat was that the Bridgestones need more heat to function at their best. No real slip issues or anything yet.

Tmall

03-29-2009, 07:12 AM

Corsa III's..

azoomm

03-29-2009, 07:38 AM

Bridgestone BT003R

M1$3|2

03-29-2009, 08:20 AM

I run Continental Sport Attacks on the sv.

MikeSP1

03-29-2009, 10:29 AM

The RC is shod with Pilot Powers right now. Once I get my spare rims straightened the I'll toss some Pirelli's on them and see what those feel like. It had abused battlax (sp?) tires on her when I first bought her, but I'll reserve my opinion for later because I've had a lot of repairs to do. I'll post up back to backs of the Pirelli's and Michelins next year when I get both sets of wheel back and with decent rubber on them. I don't ever expect more than 5k out of a set of tires on the RC.

The VTX gets Dunlop D404s iirc and they last about 13k miles with how I ride.

Mr Lefty

03-29-2009, 10:37 AM

I've got Dunlop Qualifiers on right now... they'll stay until I make it up to TN before the rally... gonna throw some Powers on I think.

Rangerscott

03-29-2009, 01:18 PM

I run Continental Sport Attacks on the sv.

How do those feel? Grippy? I was gonna get some but I've seen bad things on Continental vehicle tires.

Mrs. Colleen

03-29-2009, 01:24 PM

I have a Dunlop on the front...and a Bridgstone on the back...I really should get matching tires. :whistle:

Phenix_Rider

03-29-2009, 04:01 PM

Diablo Rosso. I'll need another set before the rally, should get ~5,000 on them. Amazing mileage compared to the Roads and 020s that sucked for grip and only got 7,500 miles on.

M1$3|2

03-29-2009, 04:09 PM

How do those feel? Grippy? I was gonna get some but I've seen bad things on Continental vehicle tires.

They feel great and seem to warm up pretty quickly. Performance wise, I can't compare them to powers, corsaIII's, etc because I haven't used any of those. I don't know what kind of mileage I got on the rear, on my second one atm, because I didn't keep track of the mileage.

FT BSTRD

03-29-2009, 05:02 PM

Avon Storms or Michelin Pilot Road 2's.

R1up0n1

03-29-2009, 05:26 PM

Pilot Race

Sixxxxer

03-29-2009, 09:01 PM

Just bought a Dunlop Qualifier for the Back..I was on Battlax's Before...

Rangerscott

03-29-2009, 09:14 PM

The qualifiers just didnt seem to last on my heavy girl. Must be the POWA!!!!! LOL

The rear would have a flat spot in 3 months. Pretty sure I'll never go back to them.

Sixxxxer

03-29-2009, 09:17 PM

I had a good run with them on my Old bike...So I figured Ill give them a go again on the new one...They were a good deal so If i dont like them I can always switch and not feel bad about speding money on a tire I dont like.

Amber Lamps

03-30-2009, 07:27 AM

I ran Dunlops and liked them until the new series Pirellis..:drool:

Rider

03-30-2009, 08:16 AM

I'm a fan of Pilot Powers.

Rider

03-30-2009, 08:18 AM

Phenix_Rider

03-30-2009, 12:14 PM

I ran Dunlops and liked them until the new series Pirellis..:drool:

Did someone mention a sale on Diablo Rossos? Where would I find said sale?

z06boy

03-30-2009, 12:17 PM

Pilot Powers on the R1 and Dunlop Qualifiers on the R6.

dReWpY

03-30-2009, 12:23 PM

I'm the only one that I know of that is running some Dunlop D616's on the forums I"m part of. I personally like them. They grip and my rear doesnt feel like its gonna come loose when I lean like my Dunlop qualifiers.

I've done over 500 miles so far and they feel just like the day I bought them. I'm hoping I get some good mileage out of them.

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So what are you using?

holy dual sport tire batman!!

DLIT

03-30-2009, 02:43 PM

And they take longer to warm up than PP's

True. But they're solid when they're nice and hot. I only use them for the street anyway and they handle what I throw at 'em, like some nice, 140 mph sweepers on Saturday.

Trip

03-30-2009, 03:08 PM

Corsa IIIs are my favorite, regular PPs a close second, I hated PP 2CTs. They transition really shitty. regular PPs are much better in the rain and heat up faster, corsa IIIs when hot are nice and sticky.

jtemple

03-30-2009, 03:10 PM

I wanted Pilot Road 2's when I was due for tires. I was told by a few vendors that the were on "indefinite backorder". I ended up going with Pilot Power 2CTs.

Mr Lefty

03-30-2009, 03:18 PM

Jt... You might try the pirelli diablo strada's. They're pirellis sport touring tire.. They're what I had on my Indy trip. I liked them a lot... Good transition... And after all the superslab I hit... Just a slight hint of flat spotting.

MFFJM2

05-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Resurrecting this thread, because I just noticed it. The Shinko tires I have provide excellent wear, feel similar to Michelin Pilot Sports, and for about half the cost. I got the front for $150 and the rear for under $100 at the dealership.http://www.mawonline.com/photos/shinko_005_advnc_tires.gif

JoshuaTree

05-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Pirelli Sport Demons (100/90-18, 130/90-17) :)

Mikey

05-03-2009, 11:01 PM

Pilot Road 2CTs. They're the most brilliant tires I've ever used without exception. I ride a high-torque bike in some pretty terrible conditions and I can tell you this- they are awesome in the rain, in the dry, commuting, canyon riding, and track riding. They weren't cheap (especially for an 18" wheel), but they are worth every penny.

Antwanny

05-04-2009, 12:40 AM

Trojans

Sixxxxer

05-04-2009, 12:56 AM

Trojans

Hows the turn in on those Bad boys???

Antwanny

05-04-2009, 01:16 AM

Hows the turn in on those Bad boys???

Smooth and quick. Wouldn't use any other.

Rangerscott

05-04-2009, 01:49 AM

Smooth and quick. Wouldn't use any other.

Bet they wear fast against asphalt.

I had some sport demons on my ninja 250. Nice tires. Wish they made them for my vfr wheel size.

Antwanny

05-04-2009, 02:23 AM

[QUOTE=Rangerscott;207867]Bet they wear fast against asphalt.

With the proper amount of lube nothing wears, it just gets a bit slippery

Yamerhaw

05-11-2009, 09:57 PM

Corsa III's, on my third set, stick like glue, dont last for shit, but neither does anything else on the rear of this bike

Antwanny

05-11-2009, 10:05 PM

Corsa III's, on my third set, stick like glue, dont last for shit, but neither does anything else on the rear of this bike

word

Cutty72

05-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Corsa III's, on my third set, stick like glue, dont last for shit, but neither does anything else on the rear of this bike

Truth.

101lifts2

05-25-2009, 10:25 PM

Bridgestone BT003R

Same here BT003 Soft Front and Medium rear....racing...

HokieDNA01

05-25-2009, 10:57 PM

BT021's both front and rear. I was wearing through the BT014s in less than 3000miles. The BT021's are sporttouring compound but have been great so far. Had them on for the rally down in Suches and they stuck like glue. Over 2500 miles so far and not a sign of wear

Rangerscott

10-02-2010, 08:16 PM

My rear D616 is worn out so its tire time. Winter is around the corner i dont want to spend money on a good set just to let the winter weather screw them up. So, im looking at some shinkos. I know the ravens are good but they are a harder compound for mileage. Anyone know which shinko tire is soft-medium. Need them to heat up somewhat quickly too.

If your gonna post that shinko is shit then dont even bother. Ive bought several things that are "shit" and have lasted.

Amber Lamps

10-02-2010, 11:18 PM

Fwiw you can get Q2s for about $200 a set.

DLIT

10-02-2010, 11:19 PM

Fwiw you can get Q2s for about $200 a set.

Did that deal for my R1. Decent tires.

Riceaholic

10-02-2010, 11:54 PM

Bridgestone 003 mediums. Just got back from the Gap and they were nice and predictable. They didn't last for shit though.

Dave

10-03-2010, 12:07 AM

trojan

jtemple

10-03-2010, 10:34 AM

I'm on a set of Pirelli MT21s now. Probably doesn't matter much to most of you. :D

derf

10-03-2010, 11:03 AM

trojan

While I was looking for a good comeback for this trojan comment that I had thought of too, I did a quick search on google and this web page came up, it made me laugh.

http://www.thebody.com/h/black-spots-after-sex-with-hooker-condom-broke-worried-I-have-HIV.html

CasterTroy

10-03-2010, 04:17 PM

Trojan XLs or Magnums.

This (with a doubled up rubber band)

Corsa III's currently with a set of Q2 sportmax sitting behind me here in the office waiting to go on

Corsa III's great for the track, but ONE weekend of riding with my buddies in the mountains (that involved about 100 miles of hiway) ate the centers up. Had a total of 700 miles on the Corsa III's

Dave

10-03-2010, 05:23 PM

While I was looking for a good comeback for this trojan comment that I had thought of too, I did a quick search on google and this web page came up, it made me laugh.

http://www.thebody.com/h/black-spots-after-sex-with-hooker-condom-broke-worried-I-have-HIV.html

Man, some of those folks are morons. The vaselene guy smells like a plant so doc had an excuse to talk about how great obummer is

Switch

10-03-2010, 07:52 PM

Power 2CT

Particle Man

10-03-2010, 08:50 PM

trojan

You'd think that'd fuck up your chain...

CrazyKell

10-04-2010, 09:29 AM

Dunlop Q2's. Love them on the track....not so much on the street.

Before that I was using Bridgestone Bt016's. They were okay. Great mileage, but take a long time to heat up and I found that they were either on or off. There was no slippage....there was either on or off.

BT003rs for pure track. LOVE them.