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Old May 8, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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I know opinions will vary but my bike has for 3 yrs and it needs new rubber. What tires are you guys running and why? I was thinking Pirelli's, Avon or Metzler.
 
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Old May 8, 2010 | 05:09 PM
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I run Bridgestone BT-016's, and they're great. I don't think you can get a better tire without getting a DOT legal race tire. The Michelin's Pilot 2CTs are ok. Lots of people like them though. Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3's are much better than the Pilot 2CTs IMHO, but I can't afford them and don't run them. I didn't like them any better than my BT-016's but some people like them more.
 
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Old May 8, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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I ran the bridgestones as well without any problems.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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i just ordered a metezler m3. I had dunlop sportmax's on there - no good; tread wear and, traction sucks. I don't even think they make Sportmax's anymore.
 
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Old May 10, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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You'll love the M3's
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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I ordered some Continental Road Attacks today. Should be here next week.
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoosier1104
I ordered some Continental Road Attacks today. Should be here next week.
What tire width / aspect ratio did you order?
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Sand.Man
You'll love the M3's
I know. I got them because that's the tires you recommend! :-D
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ljung
What tire width / aspect ratio did you order?
Rear: 160/60/17
Front: 12/60/17

Just went with stock to keep the ride quality.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Metzeler M3!!!!

Good grip even in rain.
 
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