ok so after the ride ive noticed that i can start to see the wear indicators on my rear tire. not quite yet time to replace but it is in the back of my mind and wondering what i should replace it with. right now got the stock bridgestone on it. i have nothing to compare it to so was wondering what you guys like. beginner rider and used mostly for commuting to and from work. thanks you guys!
Michellin 2CT (dual compound) work well for street (harder center) and twisties (softer sides).
I couldn't tell you what the equivalent Perelli's would be.
I like pirelli tires. Rosso, or a Corsa III is a dual compound...
I'm a michellin fan The 2ct are a great and one you can use for the track without any issue at all.
One of our faster trackday riders (texas russell) flew with 2ct's.
As a big part of going fast on the track is the ability to be able to slide your bike. This is easer to do on less sticky rudder. The abverse effect is "I" find that the better dot race tires slide more predictible, and you still have plenty of grip in the slide.
Different types of tires will feel different. Thay will change your geomerty which affects turning due to the size differents. A 180/55/17 is not the same between the manufactures.
In short, I have never tried the ct2 but people at your level love them. You dont need to waste money on buying the expensive rubber that you dont need, yet.
I get my 2ct tires front and rear from Steve at 2wcp
OEM tires are two steps behind the 2ct's. Which is a huge leap up in performance.
The Pilot Powers or the Diablo Rosso Tires are the way to go on the street.
2CT.
Got mine from SPL. They now have about 10,050 miles on them, I am thinkin about 6 track days, they feel great, the sides are trashed now from Fernley, but they are fine on the street, still have about 2000 miles left on the center.
I had Pilot power (non 2CT) they felt like "wood", the 2CT for some reason has a much better feedback from the track/ road surface.
The Pilot Power and the 2ct have the same compund in the center of the tire. The edges are softer on the 2ct.
Quote from: Gangplank on May 06, 2010, 03:27:07 PM
Quote from: 2wcp on May 06, 2010, 03:22:24 PM
The Pilot Power and the 2ct have the same compund in the center of the tire. The edges are softer on the 2ct.
Now that is good to know..... The 2ct softer edge. Hmmm.... Powers look to be just a bit less expensive no?
Yes more expensive, not a whole lot though.
I've enjoyed the 2ct's for 5 sets now. The only thing I've noticed is they don't give any warning when they are going to let go. (That was in the middle of August and very hot) I've been told the 208 give a little more warning. I'm giving them a try. I'll be able to give a better idea after the 23rd.
Im riding the New Power Pure and like it a lot on the street feels good to me but i dont know really what feel I am looking for in a tire for the most part. I do know its 2 pounds lighter then the Pilot Power 2ct I will have it on when I do my first track day in 2 weeks.
i was looking at those tires too. figgure they might not last as long on the street but if they hold alot better then just the 2cts its worth it.
The pure's should last as long as the Power 2ct's
They're lighter and have that softer compound over more than just the last inch of tire.
Pilot Pure's look to be a big improvement over the Pilot Power 2ct's.
Quote from: mase on May 06, 2010, 05:28:15 PM
I've enjoyed the 2ct's for 5 sets now. The only thing I've noticed is they don't give any warning when they are going to let go. (That was in the middle of August and very hot) I've been told the 208 give a little more warning. I'm giving them a try. I'll be able to give a better idea after the 23rd.
The 208 or 209or GPAs, give a big warning. It seems that let go and slide for 6-8 inches without much warning and regrip in a instant. That "is" the warning. I feel all the dunlops do this
anyone hear anything bout the sportmax Q2? found them online for like $190 a set
Gangplank told me Jason Pridmore uses them on his bike at his trackdays and moto-school.
Google 'Jason Pridmore'
http://www.starmotorcycle.com/
jcmotors.com
Quote from: Gangplank on May 26, 2010, 09:02:06 PM
"WOW!! Now that's a low price!"
I love that commercial! :)
Internet scares me. I have purchased a 4 tires from them in the past.
The tires were a couple years old and one had a major blemish.
Just check them carefully as they have a 'no questions asked' refund policy which may come in handy.
I like to buy my tires locally so when one delam's I can complain to a real person and have them fight for me to get a new set from the distributor.
yea i agree i would LOVE to get them local if someone was able to get close to the price. not expecting the same but sadly i can barely afford those at the online price.
Quote from: bkrblood on May 26, 2010, 10:38:12 PM
yea i agree i would LOVE to get them local if someone was able to get close to the price. not expecting the same but sadly i can barely afford those at the online price.
Just remember, install costs more if you don't buy your tires from the place that they are getting mounted. Every shop does that, so just be aware, might not be as good a deal as you think once you have them installed.
my buddy actually has a tire stand and that no mar bar so we can do it no problems. hes also got a wheel balancer.
If it's a defective tire, you have no recourse. It has happened twice, which is why I only buy locally on stuff that can be defective
Eddie loves the Q2's on his 1000. He uses it for his pratice tire.
Quote from: zipbyu on May 27, 2010, 07:57:15 AM
Eddie loves the Q2's on his 1000. He uses it for his pratice tire.
I thought the Q2's were on his Kawi 6
Quote from: 2wcp on May 27, 2010, 08:45:38 AM
Quote from: zipbyu on May 27, 2010, 07:57:15 AM
Eddie loves the Q2's on his 1000. He uses it for his pratice tire.
I thought the Q2's were on his Kawi 6
Thay might be also. I know that are on his race bike.
190 a set is cheap.
Real cheap.
Tires are everything on a bike everything...
No skimping.