RE: Which tire is best for curves???
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 8/25/2008 2:51:46 PM
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slip_
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Hmm, wierd. He said the guy who he had mount it at the shop says that all the guys at the track with 1000''s run 180''s or the 190/55''s.
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 8/25/2008 10:58:27 PM
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dinez74
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The reason why people opt for a 55 size is because it will be more rounder look than the 50, hence the ability to lean will be more easier. Same goes to comparison between 190 and 180. Yet it still depends with your capability, you probably having difficulties in leaning compare to your zx6r due to the weight.
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 8/26/2008 4:40:12 AM
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the ability to lean will be more easier.
Are you from Texas?
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 8/26/2008 10:19:07 PM
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ruan22
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tried the bridgestones didnt like em, then several sets of qualies and thought I loved them til I tried the Michelin PP''s.
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 8/26/2008 11:44:48 PM
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Yu know , I have many mates that wont run Bridgestone .. some wont run dunlop and the list goes on and on .. at the end of all the discussion that will be thrown at you , it comes down to several factors , not just the curves you like or the lean thing :-)
Everyone likes to lean :-) all tyres are made to lean and run curves ..
You will get different responces from near everyone you ask this question of ..
The question really is how experienced are you ?
Where do you live (weather conditions you ride in ect..)
How fast do you ride ?
Are you a full on boy racer ?
Do you push your bike to the dreaded edge ?
Ever thrown a big bike down the road round a fast bend (crashed ) ?
If not? if you are just like most of us and you ride at an reasonable pace but stay safe ..
ALL the major brands are fairly good ...
The tyres should obviously be radial darrrr :-)
Front and back matched
Bought/purchaced to suit all of the riding conditions that "you" need or want to put them through..
Let face it, they do not last long anyway ...try a few brands for your self and stick to which ones make you feel good on your bike mate :-)
Me I like the casual feel and sure footing combined with wet grip and milage of the Bridgestone Battlax BT-020...
A good all rounder and good for the misses as far as a comfortable ride goes..
Bet I cop a thrashing from the die hards in here for that choice :-)
I have been using Bridgies for near 20 year in one form or another mate with no issues to speak of ..
Bridgestone for long trips and touring are preety kool ...I dont care what any rev head try to tell me on that score .. and by the way .. I am no pussy when it comes to ridding solo and they still feel nice and solid under the bike :-)
Remember ... all tires let go eventually ......
No matter what tires you run ... it will still hurt when and if they let go mate :-)
happy shopping ..
< Message edited by CBRclassic -- 8/27/2008 12:00:53 AM >
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 9/3/2008 12:55:29 AM
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Ara
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Dunlop 211 GP''s.
Great tire!
DOT Race tire. I''ve been using it at Willow Springs and on the street.
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 9/3/2008 8:16:03 AM
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Is it just me or does this CBR 1000 feel like it wants to "right" itself more than my old ZX6R did...and by right itself I mean it feels like when I''''m down in a curve hard it wants to get back to vertical alot more than my ZX6R did....that bike felt like it was fine down in a curve hard and this bike feels like I''''m having to fight it alot more to keep it down...what things should I change on this 1000 that would make it less of a fight to keep it down in a curve, any suggestions tires? suspension set up? what do you guys think???
I felt like I had to fight (or counter steer) the curve the whole time in my 600 F3, then I got the front tire replaced yesterday and it rides like a dream. It used to have NO lean whatsoever, now it leans with ease, counter steering isnt even on my mind anymore except for emergencies. The bike seems to almost WANT to lean now, it''s ridiculous, try changing the tire, you''ll see. My tire was basically threadbare (which I didn''t actually notice until I sat down by my bike, at which point I almost had a heart attack [just bought it used, didnt know the tire was that bad])
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RE: Which tire is best for curves??? - 9/10/2008 3:35:12 PM
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Earthworm V1nce
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Yea i agree 180''s do turn in faster but wat u have to remember is the more lean angle u have the less contact patch ur gonna have when u have a 180 instead of a 190. I have a 07Cbbr1000 and ive ran a pp on the front and a 190 pirelli corsa 3 on the back and i havent had a single problem. in my opinion pirelli corsa 3''s are the best tires out on the market right now.
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a lot of this is how they make you feel. few of us can truely push consistantly to the edge and ride through brand hiccups to see the ultimate limit. could it really be done on the street at any point?
