Tire ratings

[Charlie98]

Dunno, here in America, we just call the shop and say "gimme!"  

I never had any problems with the Deuce, it's a good tire.

[koko64]

 

[koko64]

Never thought of myself as a Pirelli man but all my bikes are currently running them. My M1100Evo has a Rosso Corsa II front and Rosso II rear. M750 "Scrambler" runs an MT60RS at each end and my GSXR750 has SBK slicks.

[koko64]

Never thought of myself as a Pirelli man but all my bikes are currently running them. My M1100Evo has a Rosso Corsa II front and Rosso II rear. M750 "Scrambler" runs an MT60RS at each end and my GSXR750 has SBK slicks.

As per the above tyres my pressures are closer to the race pattern.

Gixxer, SBK slicks soft front/medium rear, 32 front, 27 rear, hot (1 hour on warmers), this is the race pattern for tyre pressures with more pressure in the front.

Evo 1100, DR Corsa II 34 front, DR II 32 rear, cold.

The exception is the M750 "Scrambler" being more towards the street pattern with its dual sport tyres. MT60RS, 34 front, 35 rear, cold.

[l88m22vette]

Any recommendations for a street combo for a new rider? I've been looking at new springs/oil for the front and rear to keep it simple but would like to get new tires for piece of mind. I like Michelin car tires but know nothing about motorcycle tires, I'll be riding in the dry but assume I'll get rained on at some point next season.

[koko64]

Michelin make good bike tyres. If you're mainly riding in the dry you could try Road 5's front and rear or a Road 5 rear and Power RS front for extra front end grip and peace of mind. Road 5s are also a good wet tyre.

[koko64]

We went for a good 200 mile canyon/mountain ride before my city went into re-lockdown. Must say, after 20 mins of riding I really felt the tyres "come in" to warm up temp. It was quite noticeable and more obvious than usual with other tyres bar racing slicks. Tyres were Pirelli Rosso Corsa II ftont and Rosso II rear. Really felt grip levels kick in and then I could use lean angles I preferred. It was nice to be given the nod when to go.

[Charlie98]

Did you find the Rosso II rear a little squirrley while it was still cold?

[koko64]

Yes , both ends were IMO, then after awhile, the feeling of great grip letting me use lean angles on cold greasy roads that surprised me.

[Charlie98]

Yes , both ends were IMO, then after awhile, the feeling of great grip letting me use lean angles on cold greasy roads that surprised me.

OK... then it's not just me.

I was out for a quicky ride last week... my front tire is 3 years old and it's time for a new one, but I just haven't gotten it over to the shop... and I hit some road sealer on relatively warm tires... thank goodness I spend the money on good tires, I don't know if it would have held otherwise.

[koko64]

Road sealer meaning soft tar they put in cracks to make "snake" lines? If so its like putty and you feel the tyre squirm over it. In summer it deforms under the tyre and in winter it just slips.

[Charlie98]

Here in America... we have what is called 'chip seal'... that is a layer of tar sealant sprinkled with rock 'chips', and rolled in.  It's fairly durable, but regular traffic over it will work the rock down into the sealant... leaving patches of slurrpury tar.  Mix that in with a hot Texas afternoon...

[koko64]

Ah I see, I wish they sprinkled ours with rock chips. It is too soft.

[Dirty Duc]

But we do also have the tar snakes you speak of. Very regional.

[koko64]

Bugger, many states and councils I guess.