What are some recommendations for a good tire to learn on? I've read good things about Pirelli Diablos and Shinkos. Thoughts?

 

A lot of guys will say....

Metzeler M3's
Dunlop Qualifiers
Michelin Pilot powers

Pirelli's are good, but expensive


I have heard both ways about shinko, personally I steered away just because of their price.

Good tires keep the shiny side up....

A good set of tires are going to be around 250-260 shipped online.

 

i ride shinkos. cause everybody i asked about tires before i started riding told me thats what they ride on so i followed and so far i have no problem. seem sticky too me.

 

I have a shinko rear tire. Its the 2nd shinko rear tire, no problems so far. And know alot of other guys who ride on them as well with no problems. Ill buy it again.

 

Started on Michelin Pilot Sport. they where on the bike when i bought it.
Replaced with Metzeler M1's. They lasted 12.000 km and is replaced by
Michelin Pilot Sport. I personally like these better when going into a "speedy" curve. They give me a feeling of more control.