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I'm replacing the tires on my F4 for the first time and was wondering what you guys liked.

This bike will never be stunted or raced and will probably only see wet weather if i get stuck in the rain riding home...i'm more of a joyrider but i would like to get lower in the turns.

Any recommendations??

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https://cbrforum.com/m_205411/tm.htm

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I have heard a million votes for Michelin Pilot Powers

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i have heard good things about the pilot powers, but i have the metzeler sportec M3s and i love them. absolutely no complaints here...

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I've heard a LOT about the Metzeler Sportec M3s. I've read a couple of tire comparo articles (Sportrider) and the Metzeler kept coming out on top with dry traction, wet traction and wear. I'm gong with the Metzelers on the next change of tires.

I have the Dunlop Qualifiers right now. I went with the Qualifer based on it was the closest thing to the front stock tire I could find. I picked up a screw in my stock factory rear tire at about 2500 miles, and the front was like new. But the front is wearing a bit now.. So I'm going with the M3's right before the summer months.

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My buddy just picked up the qualifier. Those are what my next tires will be.

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p. powers are not good if he is only going to be riding around casually...they will wear very fast

qualifiers are a dual ply tire, where it is harder rubber in the middle so it gives you more life while on the higway and stuff, but have a performance "sidewall" so you can lean over and have sticky traction

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Qualifiers here front and rear..

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Dunlop Qualifiers from indysuperbikes.com

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I just got my 06' F4i a couple months ago. I'm planning a track day in the spring. Has anyone taken OEM tires to the track. I have the Dunlop sport max tires.

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something black, round and full of air. you should be good to go after that.

OEM tires are generally not performance street tires, rather, most are sport touring like the Dunlop D218 on the 600RR. For the track, i suggest a HP tire. Take your choice, there's a dozen of them. the favorite seems to be the Pilot Power series (standard or 2CT).

One last thing... a 2 ply tire does NOT mean it has two compounds, Leveltwo. I'm not really sure where that came from but it certainly isn't accurate.

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Pirelli Stradas for me. High mileage tire and excellent in the rain.

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I'm looking at fitting the Micheling Pilot Power 2CT. I got someone pushing me towards the Pirelli Diablo Corsas (you know who you are).

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yo bird, you can't go wrong with either of them!
as far as the OG poster...i say go with just the diablos, qualifiers or pilot powers (not 2CT)...or if you want more mileage, then diablo stradas.

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www.ronayers.com has been having tire specials:

gonna jump on this today.

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Michelin Pilot Roads here... great wear, tractionand mileage. Dennis Kirk price matches anyone and ship the same day if they are in stock. I got a front and a rear last fall for $220 shipped.

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Thanks for all the feedback, i really appreciate it.

It seems like the big4 tires were the M3s, Qulifiers, Michelin Pilot Powers, Diablos.

I saw one response that the Pilot Powers wear quickly but i was curious if they wore quicker then the M3s? I don't mind tires going quick, but i also don't want to be buying new tires every year if the added traction is only marginal...both tires i have heard great things about.

I also keep hearing that some love the qualifiers...are they better then the M3s or Pilot Powers?

Any final thoughts?? I checked out the link Anthony sent and new M3s (front/rear) shipped are $235, Pilot Powers 2CT are $270, Pilot Power $230, and Dunlop Qualifiers $260....these all include shipping.

Are these good prices? The price difference seems marginal when its your a$$ on the line, so i don't mind spending the few extra bucks....but what's the best tire to keep my bike planted on the ground, but also won't need replacing every year?

Thanks again!

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i meant 2 compound...sorry

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www.ronayers.com
www.americanmototire.com
www.cyclegear.com
Local shops may have deals too.

I picked up the Metzeler M1s from ronayers for $106 + shipping. I have these now and about to bald out but feel really confident with them...and $106 seems like a steal. Be sure to shop around.

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It'sreally going to depend on how much you ride and your style of riding.As a reference, I went thru2 sets of tires last year and am well into my 3rd set, however I put on over15k miles too.

It sounds to me like you are a fairly new rider and would most likely benefit from a higher mileage tirethat isn't going to be prone to getting a flat spot.

As a comparison, the MPP’s are a softer compound tire, which is an excellent choice for riders choosing to do track days and the like. I ran the MPP'sand found them to be excellenttires, however I barely got 3k miles out of the rear.I'm a fairly aggressive rider and found that I was going thru the MPP’s rather quickly, thus I switched to theMPR's (pilot roads) in Augustand have been very happy with them thus far.

This link may be beneficial to you as well. http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...08_tire_guide/ Good luck!

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i would recommend the diablo stradas for you...
if you have any of the other tires, you'll be replacing around 5K...which may be what you're putting on per year...so you will be changing it every year.

as far as stick...many people love to blame the tires for their crappy riding...just remember, nothing is better than someone who has great throttle control...and knowing the bike well. so don't substitute a super sticky tire for bad riding habits.

i saw on the list that you had the PP 2CT...do not get those, they will wear very quickly.

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Ridersinc.com has a package deal on 120/70 + 180/55 you might want to check out.

http://ridersinc.com/index.php?targe...tegory_id=4208

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I was able to get 4k on a set of D208s, including 1 trackday. I got these froma friend who also had some milesplus 1 or 2 trackdays on them. Although the shops say they have more miles in them, I'm replacing them before next season.

If I can get milelage like that out of a set of Qualifiers, then Damn!!

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+1 on that Tahoe - that is why I chimed in yesterday and mentioned the Stradas. I've gotover 6k on mine right now. Still plenty of tread but getting a nasty flat spot on the rear - need to put on a new one before Deal's Gap this summer :D

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I'm easy on tires, which is why I think I get that kind of useage.

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jaybird...it's cause you spend more time on the ashpalt than the tire on your bike! mauhahahaha....

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There there oh high and might one. Let's not put your business in the streets (ooops, you've already done that)

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Anybody use these??

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires...dtec_z6_tires/

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those tires are used by sport tourer guys...my friend with the bimmer uses them...get is unusually fast...it's either his 27 years of riding or the tires...

jaybird...i had a dream last night that my worn diablos didn't hold up in the twists and i went down...and the first thing that came to mind was "uh oh, shouldn't have talked smack to jaybird" then i saw that my swingarm was bent...and i said "woohoo, jaybird has a spare" then i woke up in a cold sweat!