Originally Posted by was92v (Post 117489)

While a 180 may be more common, it may not be what is best. A larger tire will slow the handling down. A 160 or 170 will give plenty of grip on an SV and keep the handling sharper.
Take offs are cheap, but are a hassle to change every 500-800 miles unless you have to run them and change them yourself.
A super sport tire will give you about half the mileage of a sport-tour tire and for most of us the ST tire will work just as well in 99% of street rides. I am running Bridgestone BT-021's (not 020) on my CBR600 and I have no trouble sticking with riders on SuperSport tires, while sport riding. I just buy fewer tires, less often...

Originally Posted by DLIT (Post 117133)

I can get a set of regular Pilot Powers for $195, plus tax right now. I would charge you a handling fee for me to run out and get them for you. And then shipping. You're better off finding something locally by that point.

Originally Posted by Dnyce (Post 118807)

all troof,

but i even though i guess u can consider 180's are more commo-that doesnt mean 160's or 170's are rare. if what u got now works well for u, doin the swap is worthless. cutty said its too soft, but he's way heavier than you. stick with what ya got

Originally Posted by Cutty72 (Post 120386)

You calling me fat?!?!?! :fu2:

Guess it depends on how you like your suspension set up. I like it on the stiff side.

Originally Posted by Rogue (Post 116179)

Where do you usually find the best deals on tires?

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11 (Post 124054)

I have a stack of Diablos in my basement, When they had the buy a rear get a front. I got a set, my dad got a set, my wife got a set at work, and a friend of mine that does not ride got a set. It helped that I had a friend that already sold them and sold me the rears pretty cheap.