That's right, I did it. KnightofNi already started off the Oil thread, so I figured I'd start the tire thread!! <insert evil laugh here. :e:v

For myself, I ditched the old D207's on my monster years ago and have been running Pirelli Diablo's ever since. Might give the Pilot's a try next...

dj

Pirelli Diablos.

I know I'm not supposed to take this post seriously, but I'm an engineer; I can't help myself r:e)

I've run both Diablo Corsa III and Pilot Power. They'be both been great on the road and track (though I think I've had the opportunity to drive the Powers a lot harder in rain ), but I've gotten better mileage out of the Powers and they cost less wt:

can I be a jerk here for a minute?

Dont take me too seriously, but why don't more of you guys buy sport-touring tires? If you're riding on the street, there is no need for anything else. It just wears a helluva lot faster.

Sport Touring tires last quite a bit longer than super sport tires. And they allow lean angles and grip far and beyond what you can do on the street.

So they last longer and work just as good, and many times they are cheaper. So why not use them?

Just about any new tyres will make a big improvement to the bike. I just took off the original Pirelli Diablos that came with the bike from the factory. Me and the previous owner managed to get 14,500 KM (just over 9,000 miles) from them.

I went with Michelin Pilot Road 2. Largely because its usually on the cold side where I live and sport touring tyres operate at lower temps. I've only ridden 7k's from the bike shop to home but I could tell they are going to give me a lot more confidence. mo:t:

Cetme, you're not being a jerk.

I've run a Pirelli Diablo Strada rear with a regular Diablo front, and it worked just fine.
Actually, pretty good, as the wear rate was closer matched front to rear.

I've run a Corsa front and regular Diablo rear combo too, just didn't last as long as the previous one.

I've been running Pilot Road 2's the last 2000 miles and so far so good.

Quote from: CETME on May 07, 2008, 07:25:54 PM
can I be a jerk here for a minute?
Dont take me too seriously, but why don't more of you guys buy sport-touring tires? If you're riding on the street, there is no need for anything else. It just wears a helluva lot faster.
Sport Touring tires last quite a bit longer than super sport tires. And they allow lean angles and grip far and beyond what you can do on the street.
So they last longer and work just as good, and many times they are cheaper. So why not use them?

To each their own as always. But as with anything, there are various scenarios. I for one use the pure sport derived tires cuz I want that extra bit of cushion (extra grip) when I'm draggin somethin and one of those "various scenarios" jumps out at me. Gravel, water, animals etc. The sport tires are just more reliable/capable in a not-so-average situation. I find too that in the longer lasting tires, they develop a "profile" in as little as halfway on to later in life and are actually a detriment to the way the bike handles. Glaringly apparent when new skins are installed. Plus when I go do a track day I have the weapon I need.   wt: But that's just me and my .02 worth... carry on.

I'm running Pirelli Diablos but the rear is worn out. I'm trying to decide if I should just replace the rear with an other Pirelli Diablo or if I should go ahead & get a full set of Michelin Pilot Road 2s. 

I live & ride in the city & don't plan on doing much highway riding or long trips. 

Any thoughts?

-m

I have used Pirellis for a long time then switched to Michelins on one bike - latest and greatest and all that.  I couldn't really tell the difference at my level of riding.  I'm switching back to Pirelli just because we've done so many miles together.  Maybe the diablo rosso this time.

Dunlops FTW!

pilot powers

have heard good things about the conti's though.

Quote from: darylbowden on May 08, 2008, 11:27:24 AM
Dunlops FTW!

not if your in GP  ;:|

Quote from: hypurone on May 08, 2008, 08:11:49 AM
To each their own as always. But as with anything, there are various scenarios. I for one use the pure sport derived tires cuz I want that extra bit of cushion (extra grip) when I'm draggin somethin and one of those "various scenarios" jumps out at me. Gravel, water, animals etc. The sport tires are just more reliable/capable in a not-so-average situation. I find too that in the longer lasting tires, they develop a "profile" in as little as halfway on to later in life and are actually a detriment to the way the bike handles. Glaringly apparent when new skins are installed. Plus when I go do a track day I have the weapon I need.   wt: But that's just me and my .02 worth... carry on.

Interesting... I switched to sport touring tires because the pure sports tires develop a flat-spot too quickly, which messes with the handling.   Dual compond ST tires seem to go further before getting this flat-spot.  But as you said, its scenario dependent.  I commute on mine, so I'm only in the twisties about 10% of the time.   I also think that the ST tires are a better all around general purpose tire, providing better performance in a variety of conditions (like rain), but I could be wrong.  I think that the pure sports tires will mostly be of benefit in extreme twisty riding on clean roads....

I've been on the Pilot Powers and have loved them, but I do 90% twisities. From what I hear a steeper profile then the Diablo's which I've like much better. When i get my monster back up and running I plan to run the Pilot Road 2's since I'll be doing more straight up and down riding on that one.