Next set of tires

I'm just about done with my stock tires on my 05' 600RR, so I'm in the market for some good rubber. I've read up on the Pirelli Daiblo Corsas and the Michelin Pilot Powers, which both seem like excellent tires. Money is not really a problem, but I can't find any numbers on the longevity of the tire. I got about 4500 miles out of the stock tires (which held up well), and I figure about 4000 miles for a set of tires is sufficient. If you guys have any input on these tires (good/bad/ugly) or if you know of any other good alternatives that let me get a good lean and last a while, please feel free to chime in.

yeah the 208's lasted about 4500 miles on my 04 600rr. i replaced 'em with the dunlop qualifiers - very happy with 'em.

I heard Metzeler M-1's are good tires..I ordered mine from kneedraggers and it should be here in a week.

I have just about 8200 miles on my stocks and its time for new ones. Im gonna go with the qualifiers. Ive heard nothing but good things about them and I found a place to get them cheap. In fact they have all types of tires. If your interested, heres a link, www.MotoXoutlet.com

the corsas are not the same line as PP...corsas is mostly geared for track riding...so will not wear well.

do either diablos, pp, or qualifiers...or even the new m3s

I just bought M3's for mine and I love em. The M3's have a taller profile than the M1's I noticed a huge difference in cornering.

a guy i ride with (awesome rider) just got the m3's on his gixxer 1000 and he loves them. he was corning at some crazy lean angles the day he had them installed! can't really see the tires in the pic but thought i'd include one anyway

i have the qualifiers and they are nice.

what are m3's??(who are they made by)

Metezler makes the M1 and M3 they both are great tires...I have the M1 and love it. and they are really good on the price at kneedraggers.

watch out on the PPs...word here is that in very high temps, they'll get mushy on your and slip through turns...how high of temps? well these are trackdays in BFE...like buttonwillow, big willow and streets of willow, pahrump...all WAY over 105 degree days...

i love the M1's my next tire im trying the M3's i only hear good abotu them

havent tried the metzlers but heard nothing but good things about them. but i reccomend using the michelin power pilot so far those are the stickiest and longest lasting tire i've ever bought but good luck man, out.......

Thanks for the help guys. Decided to go with the Pilot Powers....probably the best thing I've done to the bike next to frame sliders...and yes, the lean angles are ridiculous!

PS. Found them the cheapest at tireexpress.com ($235 + s/h for the pair)

i have always used 208s and the Q's but the pp beat them both. they are softer and corner even better.but you really can't go wrong with the top four tires.

what is the battlex tire like

Just put Pilot Powers on my baby about 600miles ago and i...LOVE 'EM!

definately.. i just got PP's like a month ago.. noticeably better than the dunlops i had before.. fantastic cornering grip

I'll have to suggest PP's also. I had Pilot Sports on there previously, and while they were a good tire, the Pilot Power's are pretty much like glue. Can't go wrong with them.

pilot power 2ct - are the way to go (dual compound, nice and sticky at the sides, hard enough to get to work and back on the middle)

Another vote for the M3's. Love them.

How do you say Metezler? Meh tez ler? Mets ler? /shrug I have 1500+ Miles on my bike would it be a waste to get rid of my stock Dunlops and put on the PP or M3 to finish out the season? Or would it just be better to finish this season with the stock tires and then put fresh ones on next March?

Mike

what dunlops are you running?
208s i assume? i personally never had issues with that tire, except that it follows grooves on the highway. i worked that tire over many times at the track and didn't have any issues.
it all depends on your riding style and smoothness. people who don't have very smooth lines generally would require stickier tires to take up any inconsistencies in their lines or smoothness...but be nice and smooth and you'll be ok. now if you have the 207s...and want to do some good twists, i say toss them...although i almost dragged knee with 207s...scarriest thing to attempt to do...LOL...

Battlex are great tires. Was into raceing a couple of years ago and would use nothing else. My bike came with pirelli corsas but i'll put the battlexes on when thy wear out.

I still love my Pilot Powers. Only got about 3500 on the last rear tire, but I think I was running the pressure WAY too high and that contributed to eating the center out.

This rear has 1000 mi in it and just looks scrubbed in.

I have yet to experience any greasyness while running hard on backroads (high 90* temp). Granted that dosent even come close to track abuse, but on the street the tires will grip past what I have the balls to commit to.

If you run smart on the street (slow in fast out) these will work awsome for you.