I'm looking at buying new tires. I need a front and rear. I only ride on the street. I like to ride fast but also use it as a commuter. I do a good amount of highway but mostly 45-55mph roads in the area. Any ideas???

 

A good dual compound tire would be your best option...something along the lines of the Dunlop Q2 or the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT. If you want more of a commuter/all weather tire, the Dunlop Roadsmart or Michelin Pilot Road are good options. You'll get less mileage from the more aggressive Q2/2CT vs the Roadsmart/PRs.

Of course, there are the Bridgestone & Pirelli options as well.

 

+1 Gotcbr....there you have it...those are my top two selection in performance Vs. affortablility...

 

These seem like great tires, I will most likely get one of these options. I'm just torn between the dual compound tires. Is it worth it for a bike on the street? How many miles will I really loose?

 

The dual compounds will allow you to accumulate more mileage on the hwy vs single compounds. The increased mileage can be significant under routine commuting.

 

So would you theoretically get more miles out of dual compounds doing wheelies/hard accelerations?

 

My recommendations are based on routine daily commuting, responsible street riding (which includes hard accelerations), & occasional twisties, ....not stunting/wheelies, etc. Dual compounds utilized during the former mentioned, *will* last longer that std tires.

 

how about Continental contimotion sport-touring tires. Enough grip to drag knees but its a touring so it lasts. and DIRT cheap

 

Don't count out Shinko 009 for affordability, I heard these are great tires for the cheaper price.

 

2CT front and back just ordered. $258 from Motorcyclesuperstore.com