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Micchelin 2CTs...do they make a rear in 170?

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desmoquattro

May 25, 2009, 04:58:42 PM
Hey everyone. I've got a 2001 900SS, on which I've been using Metzler M3s for a few years. I'm getting the front resprung for my weight, and I'm a bit concerned that I won't be able to get more aggressive lean angles at the track with the Metzlers. I've wanted to put a set of Michelin 2CTs on it, but so far I can only find them in 160, 180, and 190 rear sizes on various retail sites. I couldn't get much from the Michelin US site either. I know the regular Pilot Powers, but I want to try the profile of the 2CT. Anyone know if they're available in 170?
My Vices
'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso) 
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue

ducpainter

#1
May 25, 2009, 05:05:12 PM
AFAIK the power and the power 2ct share the same profile.

Assuming you have a 5.5 rear rim the 180 is a great choice....

why are you set on the 170?
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desmoquattro

#2
May 25, 2009, 05:09:42 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 25, 2009, 05:05:12 PM
AFAIK the power and the power 2ct share the same profile.

Assuming you have a 5.5 rear rim the 180 is a great choice....

why are you set on the 170?

That's what the bike specs say, and that's the size rear I've been running in Metzlers. I don't recall if it's a 5.5" rim or smaller.
My Vices
'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso) 
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue

ducpainter

#3
May 25, 2009, 05:18:10 PM
Quote from: desmoquattro on May 25, 2009, 05:09:42 PM
That's what the bike specs say, and that's the size rear I've been running in Metzlers. I don't recall if it's a 5.5" rim or smaller.
Pretty sure that all the 900s came with a 5.5.

Ducati supplied the bike with 170s, and they work OK...

I think they did it due to cost.

Try a 180...

you'll love it.
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 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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desmoquattro

#4
May 25, 2009, 07:13:22 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 25, 2009, 05:18:10 PM
Pretty sure that all the 900s came with a 5.5.

Ducati supplied the bike with 170s, and they work OK...

I think they did it due to cost.

Try a 180...

you'll love it.

Thanks! I'll check the rim when I get home. If it's a 5.5, I'm inclined to go with the 2CTs of the Power. But failing that I might try Bridgestone BT-002s.
My Vices
'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso) 
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue

ducpainter

#5
May 26, 2009, 03:39:22 AM
Quote from: desmoquattro on May 25, 2009, 07:13:22 PM
Thanks! I'll check the rim when I get home. If it's a 5.5, I'm inclined to go with the 2CTs of the Power. But failing that I might try Bridgestone BT-002s.
Try the Powers.  ;)
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


desmoquattro

#6
May 26, 2009, 03:58:19 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 26, 2009, 03:39:22 AM
Try the Powers.  ;)

They're tempting, but I need the tires for street use too...
My Vices
'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso) 
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue

ducpainter

#7
May 26, 2009, 04:03:57 AM
Quote from: desmoquattro on May 26, 2009, 03:58:19 AM
They're tempting, but I need the tires for street use too...
I rode the set I had on the street...till they were bald. ;D

I have Powers on there again.

I thought the Power was the best wet weather sport tire I'd ever ridden.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


greenmonster

#8
May 26, 2009, 03:59:47 PM
Micelin Pilot Road 2CT exists in 170, have it on my 907.
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Howie

#9
May 26, 2009, 08:13:45 PM
Quote from: greenmonster on May 26, 2009, 03:59:47 PM
Micelin Pilot Road 2CT exists in 170, have it on my 907.

Unfortunately, Michelin doesn't bring the 2CT into the US in that size, though I'm sure someone would ship one here.  Either way, I would go with the 180 on that wheel

bazz20

#10
May 28, 2009, 06:04:55 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 25, 2009, 05:05:12 PM
AFAIK the power and the power 2ct share the same profile.

Assuming you have a 5.5 rear rim the 180 is a great choice....

why are you set on the 170?
the power has a 48 lean angle the 2ct run 52 angle

ducpainter

#11
May 28, 2009, 06:09:45 AM
Quote from: bazz20 on May 28, 2009, 06:04:55 AM
the power has a 48 lean angle the 2ct run 52 angle
Did not know that.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


desmoquattro

#12
May 28, 2009, 06:31:24 AM
Thanks guys. I went with the 2CTs in a 180 rear. Bike's in the shop now getting the valves done and new springs [thumbsup]
My Vices
'09 1198s,red, (Il Diavolo Rosso) 
'09 KTM 690 SMC (Thumpy)
'04 Yamaha FZ1, The Blue Cockroach
'01 900SS, custom yellow, (The Bumblebee)
'05 MS4R, blue
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