Which Michelin Tire?
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02-23-2010, 09:05 AM
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02-23-2010, 10:06 PM
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I have the Pilot Powers and have never had a single issue. I've ridden in the rain, sleet, hail...sunshine, cold and never had any issues. They're a great tire for the twisties in my area and decent on the wallet. Of course, when I purchased my bike from the dealer she offered me a Tire and Wheel Insurance package...amazing deal its like 375$ for 5 Years or something and I get free tires if they pop, crack, etc but of course its limited to wear and tear...and if i bend a rim, break a rim etc I get one for free...so every season or anytime I need a new tire, a nail "happens" to show up in my tire :-D
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02-25-2010, 02:22 AM
I'm a Michelin fan!
The Pilot Power is great for street use and Sunday afternoon twisties, and is even good for beginner and slower intermediate level trackdays. I used to get around 4,000 miles on my street bike with 'em, depends on how aggressive I rode them. I've know folks who have squeezed 6,000 out of 'em.
The PP 2CT has a dual compound, the sides are sticker. If you are an aggressive twisty rider or faster intermediate level track day rider, spend a little more and get the 2CT (they're on sale right now, though, and are cheaper than the regular PPs at around $270 a set).
The Pilot Road 2 lasts longer and is the dual compound like the 2CT, but is a harder center and a harder carcass. It's great for commuting and the occasional twisty backroad. Better wet grip than the PP's. They last much longer; I've know folks that have gotten upwards of 9,000 miles on them.
IMHO, bottom Line:
Street, lots of freeway commuting, twisty canyon roads: PR 2CT
Street, twisty canyons, occasional trackday: PP
Street, twisty canyons, heavy trackdays: PP 2CT
Trackdays only: Power One
If you haven't looked, check out Sportbike Track Gear for the best prces around on Michelins. Free shipping on most.
The Pilot Power is great for street use and Sunday afternoon twisties, and is even good for beginner and slower intermediate level trackdays. I used to get around 4,000 miles on my street bike with 'em, depends on how aggressive I rode them. I've know folks who have squeezed 6,000 out of 'em.
The PP 2CT has a dual compound, the sides are sticker. If you are an aggressive twisty rider or faster intermediate level track day rider, spend a little more and get the 2CT (they're on sale right now, though, and are cheaper than the regular PPs at around $270 a set).
The Pilot Road 2 lasts longer and is the dual compound like the 2CT, but is a harder center and a harder carcass. It's great for commuting and the occasional twisty backroad. Better wet grip than the PP's. They last much longer; I've know folks that have gotten upwards of 9,000 miles on them.
IMHO, bottom Line:
Street, lots of freeway commuting, twisty canyon roads: PR 2CT
Street, twisty canyons, occasional trackday: PP
Street, twisty canyons, heavy trackdays: PP 2CT
Trackdays only: Power One
If you haven't looked, check out Sportbike Track Gear for the best prces around on Michelins. Free shipping on most.
#14
02-26-2010, 12:17 AM
more is better. bridge stone BT016. 5 compound. Cheaper. Wear better(I guess haven't had the mich's yet) I wanted the 2CT's bad but the guys at the Honda shop talked me out of them. They said these where as good if not better. Do some research. Anybody here other than myself ride on these things?
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02-26-2010, 12:25 AM
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Well, riding on one wheel tends to do that. If you do a lot of stunting, most stunters have the pressures too low, which causes excessive tire wear.
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