I need a new rear tire
 

I need a new rear tire for my gixxer 750, I have michelin pilot powers all around currently so I would like to stick with them. So where is the most inexpensive place to purchase a michelin pilot power in a 180-55 17?

$159.99 shipped.

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/2009024/p/7838

If I see it cheaper elsewhere tonight I'll let you know!

$153.01 shipped..

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=1196

$159.85 shipped.

http://www.chaparral-racing.com/Chap...84F0DB19D628BD

FWIW the 2CT is only $20 more...

http://www.compacc.com/p.cfm/c/2009024/p/14358

Whoa...$167.99 shipped for the 2ct in your size...

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=1226

I dont have the 2 ct up front though.... will that be bad to put out back if i dont have it in front... also whats the difference between the 2ct and the normal pilot power

Looks like Sportbike Track Gear is the winner! call and ask for Jason and tell him you're on GIXXERNATION.com he may give you an even better price! Tell him Tilly and Tigger sent you....:lol:

1 888 784 4327 ext 205

Michelin guys can correct me if i'm wrong but I believe that the 2ct has the same profile as the regular pilot with harder rubber in the middle for better mileage... Jason at STG will be able to tell you better than me! He's a great guy and knows his shit very well! I can promise you that he won't steer you wrong either way!!

The 2ct is softer on the sides than the regular Pilots Powers. I don't know about the center though.

I want to say that the power 2ct is the same center as the power with softer sides. The road 2ct is supposed to be hard in the middle with power sides (according to what michelin told some one on my other forum).

Ah... initially I had that but went back and edited because it sounded funny to me. I was always under the impression that the Powers were plenty sticky but didn't give the greatest mileage. I now see where I was mistaken. I was thinking of the roads cts I guess.:idk: Anyway, give Jason a call tomorrow and he can give you the scoop!

so can i put the 2ct on the back even though i have the regular pilot power in the front

STG consistenly has the best prices on Michelins.

Yes. One of the most popular set ups on my bike seems to be a road 2 rear and a power front. This way its still sticky on the edges but gets good mileage. The power and power 2ct even look almost identical.

What JoJoYZF said.

I had already answered that question AND referred him to an expert...:lol: The three tires are basically the same but use different rubber compounds, if I'm not mistaken.

If you still just want the Pilot Power - AMT (American Motorcycle Tire) has them for $134.83. I guessed on the shipping to your placed based on your location and they would be around $147.42 shipped... cheaper than STG unless Jason gives you a discount.

http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=3687

If you want the 2ct, they are approximately $163.63 shipped.
http://www.americanmototire.com/cata...oducts_id=3698

I just bought my tires from this place since they were by far the cheapest around... though I got Bridgestones.

wow good deal, i totally forgot about these guys1 Good one RD!

MAW used to be the cheapest for years, but in the last 2 years or so AMT has beat them. MAW would always match but not this year. They wanted $275 for a set of BT014's, too damn much. I got mine shipped for under $240.

Hey, why didn't you get the BT-016s? just curious...

Because they don't have the front in a 65 and I don't like the thought of changing my setup.

Okay pumpkin, just wondering.....:lol: ha they carry a 60 and a 70 but not a 65... that sucks!

Yeah. I wouldn't mind trying the 016 since I hear they are better than the 014's, but I'm not one for change. Unless I'm forced, which was last year and why I even have the 014's now... they discontinued the OEM's for my bike. Probably a good thing since the 014's are better.

Good find. :cheers:

What Tigger said. :lol:



AmericanMotoTire...hadn't heard of them...cool.

I heard of them but their pricing wasn't that great before. MAW used to be the place and before them Chapparal was the place to go! I bought a set of Pilot Powers for $200 shipped there back in the day.

Yeah, they used to not be so cheap but as I said, in the last year or two they have been the cheapest.

I used to shop both of those as well.

Yep I've used both of them and also motosport.com


Locally I've bought sets from Cycle Gear and HardRacing...both giving 10 % off when you buy a set.

Cyclegear is the place to watch during the Winter! I got a set of BT-016s for around $200 shipped last year and kept them under my bed until Spring!:lol:

I bet your place looks like a bike shop...good stuff everywhere !! :lol: Well maybe a bike/porn shop ? :lol

They are having an after hours sale on Sept 2. :rockwoot:

I love you!!!:rockwoot:

Thanks! I'll be sure to check this out.

So vettezilla - did you get the tires you needed?