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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: wcw on April 27, 2011, 10:01:58 AM

Title: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: wcw on April 27, 2011, 10:01:58 AM
I need new tires and am curious what most everyone replaces their oem's with.  I'm thinking maybe Diablo Rosso's.
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Punx Clever on April 27, 2011, 10:21:55 AM
Michelin Pilot Road 2's worked well for me... I was looking for a little more mileage between tire changes though.

I think next I'll get some Road 3's.
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Greg on April 27, 2011, 04:38:04 PM
Go with either the Bridgestone BT-016's or the 003's

If you want to save some cash on mounting and balancing then swing by my house and I'll do them for you. Bring a 6 pack of Shiner Bock  [beer]
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: lofty55 on April 27, 2011, 05:50:15 PM
Michelin pilot power 2ct is a good street tire. hard in the middle for a long life of straight driving. soft on the sides for canyon carving. I use these on both my bikes. very happy with them
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Slow Guy on April 27, 2011, 06:38:30 PM
Pilot Road 2cts are awesome! I used to get 3-4000 miles from a rear tire but I am now getting around 6-7000 miles of twisties, touring, and commuting.  Definetly gunna look into the 3's when the time comes.
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Desmo Demon on April 27, 2011, 06:56:28 PM
I prefer round, black ones in the sizes of 120/70-17 and 180/55-17.
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Meerkat on April 27, 2011, 07:16:50 PM
I'm running Dunlop sportmax Q2s and love'em!
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Slow Guy on April 27, 2011, 07:41:41 PM
Quote from: Ducatician on April 27, 2011, 07:16:50 PM
I'm running Dunlop sportmax Q2s and love'em!

was also thinking about those as well...what is the life span?
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Meerkat on April 27, 2011, 08:17:46 PM
Just put them on in the fall, so I can't comment long term. They seem to be wearing well so far though at a few hundred miles.
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Slow Guy on April 27, 2011, 08:19:38 PM
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well damn it get out there and ride!!!!
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Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on April 27, 2011, 08:28:44 PM
I ride year round with track days from april-september and <3 my Pirelli dragon supercorsa Pro's.
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: monster monkey on April 28, 2011, 01:04:55 AM
Quote from: Slow Guy on April 27, 2011, 06:38:30 PM
Pilot Road 2cts are awesome! I used to get 3-4000 miles from a rear tire but I am now getting around 6-7000 miles of twisties, touring, and commuting.  Definetly gunna look into the 3's when the time comes.

+1
I love these tires!
Title: Re: tires 07 S2R1000
Post by: Armor on April 28, 2011, 10:26:08 AM
Quote from: lofty55 on April 27, 2011, 05:50:15 PM
Michelin pilot power 2ct is a good street tire. hard in the middle for a long life of straight driving. soft on the sides for canyon carving. I use these on both my bikes. very happy with them

Pilot power 2ct is the same as a pilot power in the center and softer on the sides.  A good tire but will wear out quickly.
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