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« on: June 18, 2015, 02:26:20 PM »
I will be needing new tires soon. I've been running the Pilot Road 2s for the last couple of tire changes. Despite the 3, and now the 4 being out, I don't see the price dropping on the 2. Does anyone know of a decent source? The prices I've seen have been all over the board. Anywhere from 180-210 for the same size (180/55/17).
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« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2015, 05:47:58 PM »
I think it's hit or miss on prices.
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« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2015, 06:17:40 PM »
Motorcycle Superstore has them for $159.99 right now with free shipping.
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« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 08:54:35 PM »
Jake Wilson is my go-to for cheap tires.
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2015, 10:05:02 AM »
Quote from: Triple J on June 18, 2015, 08:54:35 PM
Jake Wilson is my go-to for cheap tires.
Thanks! Cheapest I've been able to find them.

Still don't understand how a Power 3 is cheaper than a Road 2...
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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2015, 11:03:45 AM »
Quote from: NAKID on June 19, 2015, 10:05:02 AM

Still don't understand how a Power 3 is cheaper than a Road 2...
Because they sell x times as many.
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2015, 11:12:47 AM »
I prefer Bridgestones but when I ran Michelin I always got 'em from Derby Cycles

http://www.derbycycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?cart_id=5975476.55005&pid=3661&product=Michelin&count=1
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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2015, 12:36:15 PM »
Quote from: ducpainter on June 19, 2015, 11:03:45 AM
Because they sell x times as many.

I guess that makes sense. It just seems odd to me that their higher tier tire would be less expensive...
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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2015, 12:38:34 PM »
Quote from: Blackout on June 19, 2015, 11:12:47 AM
I prefer Bridgestones but when I ran Michelin I always got 'em from Derby Cycles

http://www.derbycycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?cart_id=5975476.55005&pid=3661&product=Michelin&count=1

Nice, but JJJ's recommendation is still cheaper, $3 on the front, $11 on the rear...
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2015, 12:40:14 PM »
Quote from: NAKID on June 19, 2015, 12:36:15 PM
I guess that makes sense. It just seems odd to me that their higher tier tire would be less expensive...
It's only higher tier if you're a sport rider.

Many people run Roads on the track...they're not a 'lesser' tire.
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