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OK, so I just got my new tires on yesterday (Pilot Powers 2ct) I couldnt ride till today because it was raining like crazy. I was a little worried about balancing the tires cause the shop where I had it done just did static balancing and when I picked up the tires on the wheels, it looked like the same weights were still on them. But anyway, I took it out today for a speed test. I ran it up to about 115 and it was smooth as silk so I'm hoping there is no problem. I did notice a big difference in the way it handles though!!! It just falls into a curve effortlessly now though you have to work some to bring it back upright......It used to be just the opposite, I used to have to really work going into a curve..... I think the old tires must have had a flatter surface and these are more oval shaped. Its gonna take some getting used to but seem to stick pretty good so far...... I'm impressed....

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New tires are the best, you dont realize how much your old ones stink till you get new ones.

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whatd u pay for those? are they softer, or good for all around use?

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Well I found the best deal I could on the internet then went to a local bike repair shop and asked them what they could get them for..... they quoted me a much higher price so I started to leave, the owner asked me what price I had found, I told him and he matched the price and for 10 dollars more he thru in shipping, and mount and balance so I got both tires installed for $350.00. Pilot powers 2ct are a duel compound tire, a blended rubber technology that puts a harder rubber in the center for extended life and a softer rubber on the sides for grip in the turns. they also have a racier profile that puts more rubber on the ground in a hard lean. So yeah, I think they are a good all around tire......maybe the best for semi aggressive street use........

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Seer-e-us-lee

I love new tires.

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The fact you bought ct's helps too... I dont know anyone whose bought those and not said same thing you did. As soon asmy current tiresare wore out I'm gettig a set of 2ct's... Nothing but major praise for them from everyone

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I know the feeling. I just went out for my first mountain ride on my newBT-016's yesterday. Love new tires and multi-compounds rock. 2ct's were myfirst choice but they weren't in stock, but I'm very happy with the Bridgestones.

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I have the Bridgestone BT-016s on my 08 1KRR. Went with the 190-55-17 rear tire. Really happy so far.

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i swear by the 2ct i have ran them on all 3 of my bikes, and had 4 sets total, they last a while, n rarely ever slip even when beating on them, the only tire i have road that i would even consider is the diablo corsa III

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Ihave bt-016s on my 07 1KRR and,I love them. Im completely impressed with them.