I need a new rear tire - Page 2

JoJoYZF · 08-19-2009, 12:36 AM

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).

Amber Lamps · 08-19-2009, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JoJoYZF

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.

Anyway, give Jason a call tomorrow and he can give you the scoop!

Vettezilla (Impala Balko) · 08-19-2009, 09:00 AM

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

marko138 · 08-19-2009, 09:38 AM

STG consistenly has the best prices on Michelins.

JoJoYZF · 08-19-2009, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Vettezilla (Impala Balko)

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

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.

z06boy · 08-19-2009, 01:00 PM

What JoJoYZF said.

Amber Lamps · 08-19-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by z06boy

What JoJoYZF said.

I had already answered that question AND referred him to an expert...

The three tires are basically the same but use different rubber compounds, if I'm not mistaken.

racedoll · 08-19-2009, 09:56 PM

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.

Amber Lamps · 08-19-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoll

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!

racedoll · 08-19-2009, 10:39 PM

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.

08-19-2009, 12:36 AM	#11
JoJoYZF Bring on the Zombies! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cleveland Moto: 2000 Yamaha YZF600R Posts: 2,691	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).

08-19-2009, 09:00 AM	#13
Vettezilla (Impala Balko) FUCK IT. WE'LL DO IT LIVE Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Auburn MA Moto: 2001 Suzuki GSX-R 750 blue/white Posts: 273	so can i put the 2ct on the back even though i have the regular pilot power in the front

08-19-2009, 01:00 PM	#16
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	What JoJoYZF said.

08-19-2009, 09:56 PM	#18
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	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.

08-19-2009, 10:39 PM	#20
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	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.