What Tires you running?

[tribaltim]

I myself have the Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT.....what do you guys have?

:D

[cb1974]

I myself have the Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT.....what do you guys have?

:D

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[Big Kahuna]

I have the regular the Michelin Pilot Powers. Luv 'em!

[tribaltim]

Sweet I'm glad to see we agree on something! It must be a Repsol thing...

[MeanMachine]

My 05 came with the Battlax, I yanked them last weekend and put on the Michelin 2CTs. Only 1000 miles on the Battlax, but I feel more secure on the Michelins.

[silvercbr]

My 05 came with the Battlax, I yanked them last weekend and put on the Michelin 2CTs. Only 1000 miles on the Battlax, but I feel more secure on the Michelins.

Wanna sell those stock Battlax tires? PM me if you are interested, I don't think they are bad for my style of riding and could always use another set in the garage. Let me know......

[Big Kahuna]

I actually like the BT-014 tires on my 900, but they didn't last very long. I switched back to the Avon Azaro 45/46 tires which last twice as long without losing grip. :)

I'm wondering how the BT-014 would do on the 1000. Much more power to the ground than the 900, but I bet they will hold their own pretty well.

[6speed]

My 05 came with the Battlax, I yanked them last weekend and put on the Michelin 2CTs. Only 1000 miles on the Battlax, but I feel more secure on the Michelins.
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[Big Kahuna]

Don't get me wrong, I love the pilots! They made my 1000Rr come alive after sliding around on the stock Pirelli tires that were on there when I bought the bike.

[1eyebrother]

Soon as I wear out my Bridgestones I am going to get some Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT.....My buddy is the Michelin rep for Idaho and Utah and will give them to me at cost. I had a pair on 04 1000rr end of last season and they were sweet......Michelin were testing the tires down in Utah at Miller motorsports park and my buddy gave me a set that was used for about 5 laps....:D

[silvercbr]

You want to talk about worthless stock tires, my RC51 came with Metzelers. There was a red logo on the tires that said "RACE" and boy I tell you what, sticky when hot but like ice when wet. Oh yeah, had to replace the rear at 2000 miles with very little hard riding on them (at $210 for the rear only).

[scudafi]

I too have the Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT.

Haven't really got a chance to give them a real test. Either the weather was bad here or way to busy to give it the attenton it deserves.
But soon, very soon. I'll let you know what I find out, and pass it on

[Hot Rod]

Put 9k on the stock Pirellis and then went to the Continental Conti Sport Attacks. I wanted the Pilot 2Ct but didn't want to fork over the cash. And then the recall...:eek:The reviews said the Sport Attacks were just as good as the Pilot 2CTs; for dollars less.
They were excellent on the track and have been holding up pretty well on the road. Nearly 4k on 'em now and barely the infamous flat strip yet.

Rod

[Repsol Robert]

I've got Dunlop GP209s... changed to a 190/60 rear...still haven't come close to the edge on that one...but had the Pirelli Corsa Diablos before and they were quite forgiving, and easy to lean all the way over.

Having a track day in a week, and I'll get all the way over on them there.

RR

[ZZGIXXER]

i have michelling pilot power....comparing them to metzelers after running metzelers for 15 years.....i have to admit....i like michellins. after running 9k -10500 rpms, and taking corners like riding on rails....michellins are very good tires, not only that....but the center of the tires, they do hold very good.

i used dunlops about 10 years ago....i did not like them at all. had a set brand new...give them away and got myself a set of new metzelers.....that was back in 1994-96 if i recall correctly.

[ZZGIXXER]

again....this is my opinion....it is all about preference. ride on dude !!!!

[jquick]

i use my track race tire take offs for the repsol. they dont last that long but they do warm up really fast.

[goracer]

I have the original Pirelli Corsa's. I do not like the Bridgestones and hate Dunlops. I like the Pirelli's alot but I will try Michelin Pilot's for my next set.

[Repsol Robert]

I have the original Pirelli Corsa's. I do not like the Bridgestones and hate Dunlops. I like the Pirelli's alot but I will try Michelin Pilot's for my next set.

I've heard lots of negative about Dunlops...mainly because they aren't as perfectly round as other tires and require a little more weight during balancing...but my tires are the same ones Ben Spies used last year...he seemed to like 'em...:D This pair actually had his name on them...I know the Dunlop guy who hooked me up.

[ZZGIXXER]

I've heard lots of negative about Dunlops...mainly because they aren't as perfectly round as other tires and require a little more weight during balancing...but my tires are the same ones Ben Spies used last year...he seemed to like 'em...:D This pair actually had his name on them...I know the Dunlop guy who hooked me up.

ROBERT....i would have to try them one day....but you would really have to twist my arm and perhaps break it, order to make mme change my mind about dunlops.....

[TX Repsol]

i used dunlops about 10 years ago....i did not like them at all.

ROBERT....i would have to try them one day....but you would really have to twist my arm and perhaps break it, order to make mme change my mind about dunlops.....

I really question your logic here.

You say you used them 10 years ago... do you realize how far tire technology (and everything else motorcycle related) has progressed in the last ten years?

Comparing a Dunlop, Metzeler, Pirelli, etc. to the same manufacturer's tire from ten years ago is a complete farce.

[hondahoon]

pilot power 2ct on the repsol & pilot race on the R6

i love that little fat michelin man... but he seems to dissapear from my tures way too soon

HH

[cowboyadam]

Had Dunlops on my F4I. Not a bad tire. Had really good wear, I traded it in with about 7,000 miles

on the tires and they were still in good shape. Cant wait to get Michelins on the Repsol. :D

[NEFF]

I myself have the Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT.....what do you guys have?

:D

+1 but upgraded to the 190/55 rear

[tribaltim]

+1 but upgraded to the 190/55 rear

I gotta ask you bud is the 190/55 worth the money? I only ask because sometimes you can get those set deals for a lot better price.

Also not to change the subject but I was thinking about trying out the Dunlop's only because I could get both front and rear for $200.00 but I really liked the Pilot Power 2ct's on my 929 and my new 07 CBR 1000rr tires have 7200 miles on them so I need to decide quick....

[salvaje]

I always ran 2CT or Pilot Race on track, as we all know not too cheap. I listened to a friend out in Europe and bought my first pair of Battlax BT002, soft race. What a tire oh and did I mention cheap.
Also they make great street tires after track use. I wouldnt recommend them for rain though, just a touch too slippery.

[xrcrx]

I ditched the original Pirelli tires for Bridgestone 002's and havn't looked back. They really aren't that bad in the rain either. Goin' on my 4th set(I do lotsa track days!)

[gt2k5repsol]

i too have battlax on my 05 i just recently purchased....it looks like it came

stock like that.....what was honda think'n?:confused2: ive got michelin

decals all over my rep..... i just dont want to get clowned:p anyways, as

soon as i wear them out i think im going with the michelins, had them on

my 06 600rr and they railed...i guess it all depends on your riding, go with

what you know and feel comfortable leaning in...

[xrcrx]

I've always like the Michelins, just prefer the Bridgestones. I don't care for the 014 like i did the 010. But 002's are my choice! The OEM Pirellis were a good street tire, even on SMR's but weren't up to a really fast track day.

[DavesRepsol]

I too am running Michelin Pilot Powers 2CT. There is only about 1k miles on them now but I have no complaints, they were a big improvement over the bridgestones...........:D:D

[xrcrx]

They probably improve over the OEM fit 014's , maybe the general market 014's, which are different. But I think the 002's will give any Michelin a run anytime. That said, confidence in your tires is everything. Even if they are good, if you don't trust 'em it'll affect your riding. Enjoy you Michelins, I have rode a K5 Gixxer thou and thought they worked great.

[salvaje]

I ditched the original Pirelli tires for Bridgestone 002's and havn't looked back. They really aren't that bad in the rain either. Goin' on my 4th set(I do lotsa track days!)

Just curious but how many track days were you able to put on the 002's before changing them? This is my first session running them.

[xrcrx]

3 hard track days, at a fast 2.9 mile track. Technical infield, long straight. Street riding I got about 4-5k out of 'em. Ride smooth and they work fine in the rain too.

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[Repsol Robert]

I just got back from running my Dunlops at the track, and they were much stickier than my Pirelli Diabo Corsas which left darkies everywhere I went.

I have about 3,000 street miles on them...a full track day, and I'm doing another track day later this month...plus a lot of spirited street riding in between.

I like them, and finally got them all the way over to the edge...no slips, no slides, no worries...

[tribaltim]

I just got back from running my Dunlops at the track, and they were much stickier than my Pirelli Diabo Corsas which left darkies everywhere I went.

I have about 3,000 street miles on them...a full track day, and I'm doing another track day later this month...plus a lot of spirited street riding in between.

I like them, and finally got them all the way over to the edge...no slips, no slides, no worries...

Well I just bought the Pirelli Diabo Corsas because I got a good deal on them. I would have rather gone with the Pilot Power 2CT's but I couldn't beat the price so I hope their not all that bad for cannon riding.....Well hopefully they are at least a step up from the stock Battax's I was running what do you guys think?

[Repsol Robert]

Well I just bought the Pirelli Diabo Corsas because I got a good deal on them. I would have rather gone with the Pilot Power 2CT's but I couldn't beat the price so I hope their not all that bad for cannon riding.....Well hopefully they are at least a step up from the stock Battax's I was running what do you guys think?

I'm not putting down the Corsas...they are very forgiving tires and warn you when they're loosing traction...great backroad tires and reasonable tread wear...I usually got about 3-4K on the rear and more than that on the front...with very spirited riding.

[tribaltim]

I'm not putting down the Corsas...they are very forgiving tires and warn you when they're loosing traction...great backroad tires and reasonable tread wear...I usually got about 3-4K on the rear and more than that on the front...with very spirited riding.

Yea I just wanted a little bit more stick going up Palomar Mt. So I hope these are the answer to include the great deal I got on them. A good friend of mine just hit up Willow Springs the other day for the first time and he came back with the biggest smile on his face and a lot of good knowledge for us to help inprove our riding skills. I really have to get to a track day soon!

[Razor]

ive just after getting the new Pirelli corsa III ant they are great! soft outside hard in the centre. i tried to do a rolling burnout just after getting them to burn of the slippy stuff and the wheel lifted instead of burning out so it just shows how sticky these tyres are.

i will keep you's posted of how they get on during the wear and tear of them.

[exit90a]

The stock Pirelli Diablo Corsas seemed to be a decent tire for traction and handling, but the rear was nearly slick and starting to slide around at only 1500 miles. Front had 3mm tread but was cupping off center. I replaced them with Pilot Powers and absolutely love them. I have never used a tire that encourages so much confidence when leaned over. Most tires will have a weak point with a certain combination of road conditions (turn radius, camber and asphalt quality) but after running these through 400+ miles of my favorite twisty roads I have found no fault. One thing I did notice is these tires seem unsetteled and want to bounce around a bit until you find the right tire pressure. Not a problem though, just something to keep in mind.

[mad_mardigen]

I ran PP till the 2 ct's entered the market, now im on my 2nd set of 2ct's and I just love them

[cowboyadam]

Dont like the stock Bridgestones at all. Just ordered a set of 2cts, cant wait to try them out.

Went with the 190/55 rear :D

[Thomkat]

I have Pilots on my '07, love 'em. I rode with the stock Bridgestones for a couple hundred, before switching, and felt a world of difference.

[Teamzigen]

Michelin Pilot Road, I do a lot of commuting to work and decided to get these pretty awesome tires. Finally scrubbed the Pirellis' flat to the steel belt these were on her when I bought her.

[TX Repsol]

Michelin Pilot Road, I do a lot of commuting to work and decided to get these pretty awesome tires. Finally scrubbed the Pirellis' flat to the steel belt these were on her when I bought her.

I tried a set of those on my 929 - and decided I would rather replace tires more often - the longevity of the Road's isn't worth the sacrifice in performance.

[Repsoul]

Battle Ax BT-015's

I've put over 1700 miles on mine and have had em' leaned over quite a few times. I'm happy with em'. Granted I haven't got her on the track yet but I'm pleased with them. We'll see where to go from here. :cool:

[MeanMachine]

2CTs

[Mr.Goodwrench]

you can't beat the profile and performance of the diablo corsa! ...imo

[demoledor]

Michelin Pilot Road, I do a lot of commuting to work and decided to get these pretty awesome tires. Finally scrubbed the Pirellis' flat to the steel belt these were on her when I bought her.

how many miles do you get out of those?

i go thru tires almost every 2 months!

[O.A. for life]

2CTs but i run a 185/55/17 on the rear because i love the radius better. it drops into the turns better, and i use more of the tire. with the 190 i would almost never get out on the chicken strip on the street, but i use all of the tire with a 180. :D

[Mr.Goodwrench]

I posted without looking through all the posts....until now.

I have to say i'm suprised at how many people run the harder rubber and say they are a better tire. I guess it truely depends on your riding style and abilities. In my experience i've ridden a lot of tires and I have never had that much respect for the michelin anythings on the liter bike (they were good for the 600rr)...they make a perfect car tire, but they slid around a lot more than even a dunlop, especially when cold. Bridgestone makes a good tire, but you need the real soft ones to not slide hard on the gas.

I also wanted to make it clear i choose the diablo corsa; not the corsa III, or regular diablo which is harder.

I agree that confidence in your tires makes a world of difference in your riding. Again, I think it depends on your riding style a lot though.

btw, just curious because I have no idea; but how many ama riders and moto gp riders use michelin on the track vs. dunlops or bridgestone or pirelli? ..anybody know the stats on that?

[dwdrummer]

I'm going with Pirelli Diablo's Supersport because i went to a 200 size on the rear and not to many companys make wider than 190...I'm extending the rear 6" and lowering the bike..its going through some changes ( just something different for awhile). I'll post pics should be done towards the end of this month....PLEASE DON'T HATE TOO MUCH!!!:(

[hondapowered]

2 CT'S and I still get comments like your bike seems to lean over further than mine HA squids they should check where the rear sets are first! :evilgrin:

[xrcrx]

I really like the 002 race/street for a street tire. run the #3 002 race right now, as it heats up here in texas the compound will change. I run a 180 rear both at the track and on the street.

[ECMFab]

I dont know how some people get 7000 miles out of tires.. Tried the old pilot powers and for aggressive riding, they were way too slick. Kinda felt like riding on oil. In the rain they were great and cold they held pretty good under good acceleration.. They didnt hold too well and i only got about 2000 miles out of them maybe. I have since switched to the 190/60 d208gps on both my old R1 and the Repsol. I love these tires when they are hot but have had quite a few spins on them cold. Esp in the rain, I had mine spin at the top of second gear and just spin on me for quite a bit of the road. Ive had 4 or five sets of tires on the repsol already and love the way the dunlops feel when they are hot. I feel they last longer than the power race too cause I was racing a buddy up and down Palomar Mountain and his were gone after just two days on the mountain and I can get 4-6 days on the mountain on some new 208s. Im gonna try to 209s next and put some more slicks on my spare wheels since I got two trackdays out of the slicks and they are done too.

[rippa30m]

I have the regular Michelin Pilot Powers. Just put them on yesterday and love them. I never thought a set of tires could make that much differance. MY friends wanted me to go with a 200 on the back but, I went with the 190. I was woundering if that would make it any better. Rick

[ECMFab]

I have the regular Michelin Pilot Powers. Just put them on yesterday and love them. I never thought a set of tires could make that much differance. MY friends wanted me to go with a 200 on the back but, I went with the 190. I was woundering if that would make it any better. Rick

I say no way unless youre doing all that stretching of the swingarm stuff and killing the handling of the bike.. Stick with the stock size or play around with how tall the tire is like a 55 or 60 in race tire.

[browningbuck]

i was running the powers (non 2ct) for 80 miles...picked up a screw from hell, at the 25% lean area... the next day had it replaced with the road (2ct)... i have to agree with TX here:

i might run these to the end of tread then i will be going back to the powers (non 2ct)(why i choose the powers over the 2ct is a whole different post)
the road seems to be a great tire, but it is just a tad too hard, and that sacrifices a lot of my ability to get over and trust the tire. I can say that as i was applying power in lean the slide was VERY predictable, they are greasy feeling, but you know when its coming and how its going to break. i think this would be by far a great Sumo tire(ill put a set on my husky 510 and see), but street bike the powers suit my tase

[exit90a]

I have the regular Michelin Pilot Powers. Just put them on yesterday and love them. I never thought a set of tires could make that much differance. MY friends wanted me to go with a 200 on the back but, I went with the 190. I was woundering if that would make it any better. Rick
You made the right choice by staying with a 190. The 200 would have slowed down your bikes handling and felt wierd in general.

[almarmada]

Well i read the entire thread and I'm going to replace my Pirelli corsa 3's with the 2CT's. I'll rant now and say that the corsas were the shortest lifespan tires I've ever ever ridden. Put them on with 8,900 miles 2 months ago and now with 10,000 miles on the bike I'm starting to see chords...wtf??? 1,100 miles and the rear is shot...I'm wondering if it's the chip and seal roads that are everywhere here. Where instead of replacing worn asphalt they coat the road with oil then drop gravel on top...I hate western roads. Any ideas? Peace. Oh and what would be the advantage of gettting a 190/55 instead of a 50 as one member said he got?

[anthonyl]

Battlax BT002 R (Racing) on mine.

[exit90a]

Well i read the entire thread and I'm going to replace my Pirelli corsa 3's with the 2CT's. I'll rant now and say that the corsas were the shortest lifespan tires I've ever ever ridden. Put them on with 8,900 miles 2 months ago and now with 10,000 miles on the bike I'm starting to see chords...wtf??? 1,100 miles and the rear is shot...I'm wondering if it's the chip and seal roads that are everywhere here. Where instead of replacing worn asphalt they coat the road with oil then drop gravel on top...I hate western roads. Any ideas? Peace. Oh and what would be the advantage of gettting a 190/55 instead of a 50 as one member said he got?
I was also surprised by how quickly the Corsas wore out. I got just over 1700 miles out of mine and the sides of the tires were slick. I replaced them with Pilot Powers and liked the PP's so much I ordered a second set to replace them when they wore out. They are definitely a road tire though, cause they tend to slide a bit getting to full lean and will spin up when leaned over if you are aggressive on the throttle. As far as going with a 190/55, you will get a taller tire. The feeling should be similar raising the forks to decrease front end ride height to quicken steering. I've never used the 190/55 though so I'm not sure if its size difference will be enough to notice or not. You should expect a longer lifespan from the PPs though. I measure my tread depth on new tires and check it at regular intervals to guage tire wear and potential lifespan. The front PPs had a tread depth of 4.5mm center and side while the rear had a depth of 6mm center and 4.5mm at the sides. At 1000 miles on the PPs my front measured 4mm center and 3.5mm side. The rear had 4mm center and 3mm side. If you consider these wear rates average, then one could expect roughly 3000 to 4000 miles out of these tires.

[browningbuck]

okay i am some what of a trie whore and tried something a little diff for some canyon riding put it on the new 07 ... they are the BT-015 they are decent on the the turns, very stable, the 2ct breaks sooner but they are more predictable, the BT was gripping hard than the 2ct , i didnt want to push it much more as i was geting a little tearing in the mid to low contact patch. i had more confiedence going into the turn witht the BT but exiting goes to the 2ct. longevity is SH!T !!! so canyon still gets my vote on the 2ct, but if you want to try something to get a good confiedence builder try these trires for a bit (cause thats all youll get :mad:)

[USA Saffa]

Pirelli Diablo Corsa III's with over 5K miles on them!!! Need to be changed soon, but still cannot believe I got over 5K on one set. Only replacing the rear as the front is still in good shape.

[Bdendad]

:weirdface:Still on the stock Bridgestones. 4600 miles on the bike.:)

[fredie]

Don't get me wrong, I love the pilots! They made my 1000Rr come alive after sliding around on the stock Pirelli tires that were on there when I bought the bike.
agree i had some sliding around on the stock pirelli's . :confused2:

[thorshammer8425]

I am running the Mich, Pilot road 2's... has deeper tread and more for wet weather,,, the performance is the same as the stock Bat's I had... maybe even a little better.