NEW TIRES

skwyd · 12-20-2007, 1:52 PM

What are the best tires in your humble opinion:

Street:

Canyon:

Track:

All Around:

Is it the Corsa III, the Pilot Road 2, the Dunlop Qualifier, which is it? Also if you know of a good deal, SHOUT IT OUT!

gthotchkiss · 12-20-2007, 1:53 PM

I like the pilot road 2s... haven't taken them to the track though. They're a bit more expensive, but if I get the mileage I'm supposed to out of them they'll be worth it!

skwyd · 12-20-2007, 1:57 PM

That is what I hear about those tires too. When they are doing 5k mile road tests then they will get more than I got with the Dunlops (4k) I have.

gthotchkiss · 12-20-2007, 1:59 PM

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Originally Posted by skwyd

That is what I hear about those tires too. When they are doing 5k mile road tests then they will get more than I got with the Dunlops (4k) I have.

I've heard that you can get upwards of 16k on a set... if thats true, they'll be worth it. Much less though and I can go through 2 sets of PP in the same mileage.

DVIII · 12-20-2007, 3:41 PM

just bought PP 2CT's for 292 shipped from sportbiketrackgear.com

Sportbike Track Gear Items
1 Michelin Pilot POWER 2CT - Sport/Racing Tires (190/55/17
2CT/120/70/17 2CT) @ $292.95 = $292.95

Sub-Total: $292.95

Shipping: $0.00 (FedEx ground)
Sales Tax: $0.00
Sportbike Track Gear Total: $292.95

jonathan · 12-22-2007, 4:34 AM

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Originally Posted by skwyd

That is what I hear about those tires too. When they are doing 5k mile road tests then they will get more than I got with the Dunlops (4k) I have.

I don't think Power Road and Quilifiers are in the same tire group - one is moderate sport touring while the other is sport tire.

Having said that, the Dunlops do have a short lifetime span.
they are a very fast handling tire and at 200$ a set they are a real bargain.

skwyd · 12-26-2007, 9:29 AM

Where can you get a set of Dunlops for 200.00 per set? The best local price for me is 265, but I havent checked online for the Dunlops yet.

jonathan · 12-26-2007, 9:48 AM

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Originally Posted by skwyd

Where can you get a set of Dunlops for 200.00 per set? The best local price for me is 265, but I havent checked online for the Dunlops yet.

I bought mine at Cycle Gear

store (not on line) earlier this month.
I asked them if they gut anything special on tires.
They also had a special 10% discount on helmts - I took the Rx7 (my third Rx7).

skwyd · 12-26-2007, 9:49 AM

Actually I can get a set of Pilot Road 2's from them right now for 295, which is what I will probably do. They have tires on sale for 20% off.

jonathan · 12-26-2007, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by skwyd

Actually I can get a set of Pilot Road 2's from them right now for 295, which is what I will probably do. They have tires on sale for 20% off.

If Pilot Road is your cup of tea Qualifiers are most likely not.
Good choice though.

Uncledaddy · 12-26-2007, 2:44 PM

I just put a fresh pair of Pilot Power 2CT's on. Easily the most confidence inspiring rubber that I've experienced.

SP2MAN · 12-31-2007, 1:06 PM

Go for Michelin POWER Race! I run them and they're great in any conditions. You'll have more confidence all round! My previous pair was Pilot power and I had my back sliding all over place. Back to Power race and won't change!

Badgerdog · 01-01-2008, 9:30 AM

I'm on a budget and don't race so I've had great experience with Metzelers. I get em for half the price of Dunlop and Michelin. Wouldn't mind trying out the high end stuff one day though!

ozthis · 01-01-2008, 10:33 AM

i bought a set of avon storm st. They were cheap by comparison to the mich. They are a dual compound and they handle well.

RoooStEr · 01-08-2008, 5:31 PM

I just put a set of Corsa III's on and am in love. Even when relatively cold they are hard to spin up. I went with the 190/55 on the rear and am lovign how much further over I can lean. I was a little upset when I first put them on (nail in the tire) and ti got cold, but it has been in the low 70's here the past 3 days so I really got to try them out and felt very comfortable on them today. (we did some nice fast sweepers with a few harder turns today, nothign canyon liek though)

KDA · 01-09-2008, 9:19 AM

Another vote for the Corsa III's. I've only run them on the track, but the grip level is tremendous. The rear has 4 days on it and will go one more. I'll buy the same next time. Here's a good tire test for anyone interested. http://www.zinio.com/express2?issue=206338267. Rooster, I see you're in Apex, check out Welcome to Cornerspeed for some fun up at VIR. One of the instructors lives in Apex also. I'm south of Garner in your general area.

RoooStEr · 01-09-2008, 6:13 PM

Right now the RC is my only transportation so I can't put it on the track. I have even had a friend who is starting to race offer to pay for a track day. I guess the track can't be much worse for my bike since I got it in may I have hti a dog (1st week) someone backed into it (month ago) and 2 weeks ago someone pushed it over in a parkign lot.

skwyd · 01-09-2008, 7:13 PM

WOW that is aweful. I would be pissed. Hope it is still in good shape. The RC51's are expected to become collectors items just as the RC30 and RC45's have become.

Badgerdog · 01-10-2008, 9:49 PM

What do they have against us? My bike was pushed over one night also. Worse yet, whoever did it pushed it over the sidestand since it was bent all the way forward. Smashed my poor left Banzai to heck too.

rokitt51 · 01-10-2008, 10:26 PM

I love the Bridgestone BT014s for the street and canyon carving. Perelli Corsas i think would do for the track duty.

RoooStEr · 01-11-2008, 8:04 PM

I will put all new body work on it as soon as I get to a point I can afford it and it isn't going to be in danger of being pushed over. I will probably never sell this bike, I want to put 100k miles on it.

jvinson · 03-07-2008, 10:25 AM

Hey, newbie here. I just picked up a 2001 RC last weekend. I can't wait to start riding. However, before I do I need some new tires. I'm pretty set on getting the Michelin 2CT's, however I'm going back and forth btwn the 180/55 and the 190/55? Any suggestions? I'll be doing mostly street riding, hopefully get in a few track days this year too though. I'm leaning towards the 190/55 but hoping to get opinions of those who've already gone thru this.
Thanks!

skwyd · 03-07-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jvinson

Hey, newbie here. I just picked up a 2001 RC last weekend. I can't wait to start riding. However, before I do I need some new tires. I'm pretty set on getting the Michelin 2CT's, however I'm going back and forth btwn the 180/55 and the 190/55? Any suggestions? I'll be doing mostly street riding, hopefully get in a few track days this year too though. I'm leaning towards the 190/55 but hoping to get opinions of those who've already gone thru this.
Thanks!

I just picked up some Michelin Pilot Road 2's and have to say the are absolutely great.

jvinson · 03-07-2008, 10:50 AM

skwyd, what size did you get?

skwyd · 03-07-2008, 10:51 AM

190 55 17

texasixes · 03-07-2008, 10:55 AM

I had Mich P/P race on the RC and loved them though they did seem to
take a while to warm-up and get sticky. I have Diablo Corsa on the
06 CBR 1000rr and LOVE them. The chicken strip on them bearly exisists they inspire so much confidence in my so-called "skills" as a rider. And on the Mich's the chicken strip is about 3/16 of an inch. I guess that is all I can put in as far as opinion on tires. I do have a friend that got a set of the Shinkos on his 04 Castrol Blade. He rides alot more agressive than I do and says they seem to be well worth the money as far as performance. I just don't think I could trust an "off brand" for such an important device.

jvinson · 03-07-2008, 10:56 AM

Did going to the bigger tire require any other changes (suspension, sprocket, chain etc)?

jvinson · 03-07-2008, 10:58 AM

Has anyone run the Conti Sport Attacks? I've heard they have really good grip and they warm up fast. Plus you can get them for $215 a set + shipping so they are quite a bit cheaper.

bulldog12 · 03-07-2008, 9:37 PM

i've used corsa corsa3 and qualifiers. Corsa3's are my favorite for street/track use. just street i'd stick w/ qualifiers (200set at cycle gear on sale) used the Q's at track and didn't really trust them like i did the Pirelli's, but bought 2 sets onsale so gotta ride them out. back to corsa3's after these are gone.

-Z- · 03-07-2008, 11:35 PM

Work at CycleGear. I'll let you guys know when another sale on tires is coming up. I think right now we've got a 10% off thing going when you buy a set of tires, any brand any make. That might be at all the CycleGear stores too, though I'm not 100% sure because it's a manager's special right now.

Myself, it's been quite a while since I've been on the track. On the street I'm currently using the Corsa 3s in 120/70 and 190/55.

For people who like the Pilot Road 2s, they might also want to check out Dunlop's new Roadsmart tires. Same idea. Dual-compound sport-touring tire.