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tached1000rr 11-22-2009 08:03 PM

Tire confidence
 
Is there a tire that you have lost confidence in and will no longer run? Why and which tire?

Mr Lefty 11-22-2009 08:08 PM

Dunlop 208's... fuck'n suck... hard as a rock, never warm up, slip and slide all over the damn road.

racedoll 11-22-2009 08:12 PM

Nope. But I've not run very many different onces. Once I find one I stay with it, even if there might be another one out there that is better. I have to feel comfortable and confident in them. And with an odd front size, I'm limited.

I would have to say I probably won't run Dunlops because what ebbs wrote above, I've heard more than once.

Phenix_Rider 11-22-2009 08:25 PM

Pilot Road. Just an all around bad experience.

Mr Lefty 11-22-2009 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider (Post 296117)
Pilot Road. Just an all around bad experience.

you are the FIRST I've ever heard say a bad word about them... what was the problem?

TYEster 11-22-2009 08:37 PM

I would say street tires in general, but I would need to amend that to be "street tires on a liter bike".

Since running "hybrid" street/track tires(002 & 003 bstones) I think I'd have a hard time trusting street tires for harder riding. BUT since converting to "full tard", I think it won't matter what tires I run because I'm riding a bike that weighs less than me.

Phenix_Rider 11-22-2009 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by eBBs15 (Post 296123)
you are the FIRST I've ever heard say a bad word about them... what was the problem?

They never seemed to warm up and actually stick, and the front had a weird profile so I ran it right to the edge without even trying. And they were miserable on tar and chip or bridge grating. Oh, and they have weird feedback... I've heard of people getting 12,000 miles out of a set, but mine lasted 7,000 and felt horrible the whole time. Played with tire pressure and was never satisfied. That was the original Road- not the Road 2. Turned me off Michelin though.

Pirelli all the way. Haven't found one I don't like. I'll try the Angel next time I need tires.

tached1000rr 11-22-2009 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racedoll (Post 296110)
Nope. But I've not run very many different onces. Once I find one I stay with it, even if there might be another one out there that is better. I have to feel comfortable and confident in them. And with an odd front size, I'm limited.

I would have to say I probably won't run Dunlops because what ebbs wrote above, I've heard more than once.

Dunlops 208s yes, but my Dunlop Qualifier and Roadsmart rocks and stick like glue.

Mr Lefty 11-22-2009 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tached1000rr (Post 296132)
Dunlops 208s yes, but my Dunlop Qualifier and Roadsmart rocks and stick like glue.

yeah the qualifiers I had weren't bad... but weren't on the same level as the Pilot Powers. the D606's I've got on the DRZ are nice... great grip and great wear.. for a knobby

101lifts2 11-22-2009 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TYEster (Post 296124)
I would say street tires in general, but I would need to amend that to be "street tires on a liter bike".

Since running "hybrid" street/track tires(002 & 003 bstones) I think I'd have a hard time trusting street tires for harder riding. BUT since converting to "full tard", I think it won't matter what tires I run because I'm riding a bike that weighs less than me.

What's ur weight at now?

Pretty much any street tire...and the old Michelin Power Race.


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