Hi. I need new tires, so I would like to ask you what to get.
I know this is a question asked extremely often and I have found a LOT of information on the net regarding this issue - however I am a total newbie and much of the stuff being discussed doesn't apply to me - people are talking about dragging frame sliders where I will be probably doing mostly street riding with the occasional touring ride when spring comes. I heard about some tires having a different (triangular) profile and about this affecting the way the bike behaves in turns, and a lot of other stuff I don't totally understand.

So: I asked around and I can get either Michelin PPs, Michelin pilot sports, Metzeler sportec M3, Pirelli diablo corsa III or regular Pirelli diablos. These are all at about the same price range (surprisingly) - as most of the racing tires come with discounts. What should I get? What should I stay away from? Would you add anything else to the list?

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

Pilot power 2ct. This will give you more life in the center of the tire where you will do most of your riding. It has a softer compound on the outsides of the tires that will give you plenty of traction when you decide to push your limits.

 

I run PP's and I couldn't be happier.

 

pilot power all the way. i love them.

 

well looks like pp's it is. i was afraid they may be overkill for my riding style, but what the heck.

 

When it comes to traction on a bike, I dont think anything is overkill. You wont be disapointed.

 

The dunlop qualifier is a great tire. Are you opposed to Dunlop?

 

I love mine. You can lean so much harder and faster with the.

 

If a newbe is needing 2ct on a 600 they need to forget what they know and start over!
That being said it comes down to more details than just traction and the standard PP are a feel of there own. I have on quifiers right now because I got them dirt cheep and they are a nice tire, but I do prefer the steering of the pp.

 

rodantking

I absolutely agree on the fact that there is alot more than just traction when it comes to tires. I personally rode nothing but the bridgestone battlax for a couple of years and swore by them.

I was just trying to assure the person that if they went with the pp's (2ct or not) they would be more than satisfied.

I understand there are many other choices. This is a subject that is just as sensitive as the difference in the f4i or the rr in my opinion. But that is just my .02