Tyres, tyres, tyres

[mattyvas]

I've now had two sets of pilot powers one on the 620 and
now a set on the S4Rs. I'll wait till I need a change which might
be soon and I'm going for Super Corsa Pros or maybe the
new Bridgestone BT 003rs I've just read about in the AMCN
600 test.

[heatherp]

Welcome back Rob.  Nice holiday?

I've got Bridgestone BT14/15 on now.  I quite like them, haven't had any cold tyre problems with them like I was having with dual compounds  I've only done 3000km on them so far (and not much twisty stuff) so no wear info yet.  They are no more expensive than the Pirelli Diablos.

I got my local chainsaw shop to get them in and fit them for me.

[ducmeister]

Sounds like that's two ticks for Pirelli.   MonsterDorf, you say you like the turn in you get with a Pirelli.  Is that with a 160 or 170 width front?
I'm currently running a 170 Dunlop and turn in is  

I got my local chainsaw shop to get them in and fit them for me.

And just while I'm typing heatherp drops in with a vote for Bridgestone.  Hi Heather.  Great holiday thanks.  Lots of sunshine and warm weather.  More later.
Can I ask, is the tread pattern on the Bridgies very aggressive?  how do they handle the firewood? 

[dragonworld.]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder if the turn in problem is the cause/result of the strange wear on the front ?? And uneven wear does not make your tyre necessarily "Illegal". Nice sales pitch, Pfffft.

I like the Pilot Powers Sport, although not keen on the Dual Compound I fitted recently. I'm going to give the new Bridgestones a whirl next.

[ducmeister]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I wonder if the turn in problem is the cause/result of the strange wear on the front ?? And uneven wear does not make your tyre necessarily "Illegal". Nice sales pitch, Pfffft.

As far as I can tell the wear is normal.  It's the same on both sides of the tyre and is similar to the wear on the shoulders of the rear.  I think I just got into it a bit on the last big ride.

[dragonworld.]

Certainly doesnt make it "illegal" .

Sounds like Toro Caca to me! 

[MonsterDorf]

Ok tyres fitted are:

Front tyre 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre 180/55 ZR 17

Cheers

[Two dogs]

Hi ,
Yes another tyre conundrum ,
 I have read a lot of conflicting reports especially on the main forum board so I need some real advice for Aust. conditions, just worn out a set of Battleaxe BT 56R's that came on my 695 only got 6k out of them ,
 grip was fine never felt a problem .

I ride 99% on the road for a short(but spirited) commute to work so my new tyres need to grip when cold
I am looking at the Pilot's as a replacement my LBS has suggested the R2 for the rear and the PP up front
are they maybe just trying to get rid of existing stock or is this a good option ?
I am worried about  matching F/R grip .

Are the R2 really going to give me more K's ?
Anyone used the PP then the R2 what was the milage increase
and most importantly does the R2 give as much grip as the PP ?
Thanks any help would be appreciated
Dez

[bigiain]

I am looking at the Pilot's as a replacement my LBS has suggested the R2 for the rear and the PP up front
are they maybe just trying to get rid of existing stock or is this a good option ?
I am worried about  matching F/R grip .

I'd say that's pretty good advice they're giving you - if I fit "equal" tyres front and rear I'll go through 3 rears to each front. I saw the light way back when the OzVFR guys all suggested I try their trick of BT010 fronts and BT020 rears, and I've been doing something similar ("sports" front with a "sport touring" rear) ever since. I think it's a great option on bikes like ours which wear the rears much more quickly than the fronts.

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[CairnsDuc]

I'd say that's pretty good advice they're giving you - if I fit "equal" tyres front and rear I'll go through 3 rears to each front. I saw the light way back when the OzVFR guys all suggested I try their trick of BT010 fronts and BT020 rears, and I've been doing something similar ("sports" front with a "sport touring" rear) ever since. I think it's a great option on bikes like ours which wear the rears much more quickly than the fronts.

big

+1 on this, I now run the BT016 Hypersport front with a BT021 Sports Touring Tyre on the Rear, works very well so far.

[mattyvas]

I've just taken a little gamble of sorts and am bolting on a set of Pirelli Supercorsa Pro's
at $459 a set they are too well priced to not give them a try.
Remembering that I don't commute nor ride very long distances, it is more sport riding along with track days.

So we'll see how they go for me.

[dragonworld.]

The only hassle I've had sp far with the PP on the front and the Pilot Dual on the back is that until the reat trye has warmed sufficiently it wont cooperate with the front.

Gets the blood circulating in the morning when hitting some fave roundabouts and the like, and having the entry really nice but then having the arse end telling me to piss off! 

Once warmed up its not too bad. Even though it has the sticky edges its just not quite up to the PP standard. But for everyday use the difference is fine, so long as the lower spec is not disregarded when getting "spirited".

[Two dogs]

The only hassle I've had sp far with the PP on the front and the Pilot Dual on the back is that until the reat trye has warmed sufficiently it wont cooperate with the front.

Gets the blood circulating in the morning when hitting some fave roundabouts and the like, and having the entry really nice but then having the arse end telling me to piss off! 

Once warmed up its not too bad. Even though it has the sticky edges its just not quite up to the PP standard. But for everyday use the difference is fine, so long as the lower spec is not disregarded when getting "spirited".

Hay Dragon have you ran the PP on the rear prior to the 2C ? If so how much less milage did you get compared to the duel ? don't like the sound of cold step outs as my commute is only 8k's not enough to get heat into the rear.

[Dockstrada]

I've just taken a little gamble of sorts and am bolting on a set of Pirelli Supercorsa Pro's
at $459 a set they are too well priced to not give them a try.
Remembering that I don't commute nor ride very long distances, it is more sport riding along with track days.

So we'll see how they go for me.

There is certainly a difference in the profiles Matty so get ready to hate them at first,they flick much quicker than P/P which is frightening at first, but once you get use to them,you will love them

[CairnsDuc]

Try moving to North Qld, even in Winter the roads barely get time to cool down, so the Sports Touring tyre still works well even in Winter! 

Middle of winter, bright, Sunny day and 21 degrees.