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vaggabon -> Tire choices.... (6/18/2008 2:39:59 PM)

I am due for a new set of tires and I would like to get some that have grip and last more than 2000 miles. Any suggestions? i bought some Dunlop Qualifiers and they lasted 2000 miles... no burnouts, no track days, just warm runs in the country.... i am not getting them again just because of the poor wear.

What do you guys run? and how long do they last?

  
exz5string -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/18/2008 8:17:12 PM)

well i actually just bought a new set of Qualifiers, i''ll be pissed if that''s all I get out of them.

dinez74 -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/18/2008 11:39:59 PM)

Soft compound tires will definately wear fast. It depends on you, how you run. If you more on the freeway and lack of twisties I suggest go for touring tires (good mileage). If you are more into twisties, go for the soft compund which won''t last.

Previously I had used bridgestone 020 (touring type) which last  more than 10000km. I had shifted to 014 which I believe more lasting than 02 (both soft compound) which a buddy of mine using right now. 

Direct comparison with other bikes can''t be accurate as well, since it depends on your braking, weight of the bike and the rider and the pressure too.

gixxereater -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/19/2008 7:37:29 AM)

Could always go with the BT-56 although I never like how the front end felt. 
You will ALWAYS trade off wear for grip.  I like the Q''s on my 99.  I also like the 208ZR''s, and they lasted longer. 
There are always the Pirelli Supersport tires.  I realize they are not a Diablo Corsa III but if you are looking for something to last longer, they are good.  Just keep an eye on the rear tires because when it goes......it goes NOW.  You''ll think there is tread left and you''ll check at the gas station to see chords.  They do grip good for a standard tire though.  Just watch the wear bars.


vaggabon -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/22/2008 12:53:53 PM)

THanks for the suggestions guys.,... i will have to make a decision pretty soon here. I am always in the twisties dragging my knees and i love going 150+ so... i think  i will have to sacrifice wear for grip :(

Jeff1980 -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/22/2008 1:30:05 PM)

If you''''re spending much time dragging your knees and/or going 150+ you should be very pleased with getting 2000 miles out of a set of qualifiers.  Those are just cheapie tires intended for daily commuting with a light mix of moderate sport riding.  If you''''re really spending a lot of time at over 125 and doing some serious turns you should be running some GP tires and changing them at 500-700 miles topps. 

dinez74 -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/22/2008 5:31:20 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: gixxereater

Just keep an eye on the rear tires because when it goes......it goes NOW.  You''''ll think there is tread left and you''''ll check at the gas station to see chords. 



This what happen to me yesterday, I pulled over in a gas station after a hard run and noticed white chords on the middle of the rear tire. How long it will last? I can''t change it where I''m right now, have to ride around 170km for the nearest shop! damn!!

900FighterRR -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/22/2008 6:25:35 PM)

I run Dunlop Sportmax''  and they are all around awesome.  I''ve had them for around 1500 miles now and they have a lot of tread left on them.  I don''t really ever go bove 90MPH so that probably helps with the wear.  I''ve heard Pilot Pro''s are also a pretty solid bet.  Good luck

sas1810 -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/22/2008 6:33:47 PM)

i run a 190 mich pilot thing on the rear of mine. found its rubbish in the wet on greasey roads. always feels a bit unsure on bends as well, unless thats just me lol. going for a maxxis 180 now on mine will see how that feels.

vaggabon -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/22/2008 8:38:49 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Jeff1980

If you''''''''re spending much time dragging your knees and/or going 150+ you should be very pleased with getting 2000 miles out of a set of qualifiers.  Those are just cheapie tires intended for daily commuting with a light mix of moderate sport riding.  If you''''''''re really spending a lot of time at over 125 and doing some serious turns you should be running some GP tires and changing them at 500-700 miles topps. 


When i say "always".. i mean on the weekends... this is my daily commuter. I would prefer not to be racing in the morning heading to work in dress pants and a laptop over my shoulder...[8|].. Pilot Pro''s or the Sport Max sounds like a good fit for me.

blizzneck -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/22/2008 9:03:52 PM)

Pirelli Diable Corsa''s were supper good to me. 5000 miles before I saw thread. Many wheelies, hard starts, and travels in excess of 150 mph. NO BURNOUTS. I just switched to a slightly harder compound, with the Pirelli Diablo''s, we''ll see how they run for me.

sas1810 -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/23/2008 9:45:58 AM)

i noticed a couple of guys running SHINKO on their cbr1000''s here. i''m thinking on trying 1 to see if they hold out or not. if they last on those they gotta last on the 900''s lol

Jeff1980 -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/23/2008 2:00:04 PM)

Shinko tires are garbage....  They''re super hard and when they get hot they feel like you rubbed axel grease all over them.  People only buy them because the''re really cheap......  Just remember...you get what you pay for

sas1810 -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/23/2008 7:12:34 PM)

thats put pay to that idea then lol. looks like serious net shopping now. here in Venezuela your ok if you have a phut phut or scooter, loads of rubber for them, but anything above a 600 size and you pay for it with a arm and a leg!..........p/corsa are now $450 here, and thats quoted to me today!

vaggabon -> RE: Tire choices.... (6/25/2008 8:06:26 PM)

I am torn between the PIrelli''s and the Avon Viper. They were recommended to me by a shop last summer. Anyone heard of them before?@?@?

  

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