Deffinitely true....I had a soft race tires on there first (they were about done, so I figured why not wear them out on the street) and what a difference it was when i got streets on it. You're right about the operating temp and how they slip/grip. As a new rider, I almost learned that lesson the hard way.

 

I just got a new Michelin Pilot Power 120/70/17 put on my 929RR and got caught in a down pour coming home (15 miles). That tire sticks to the ground like glue. That's my recommendation.[8D]

 

i'd go with thw pilot powers. i had gotten them put on before i took my 929rr to the trak and rode all day on them. they handled very well. also i do alot of curve and mountian road riding and i put about 3k total and still have 45% of the rear left.



00 929rr
wht/red

 

what do you guys think about them Shinko tires, I'm a little strap for money and its what I can afford right now.
I really need front tires- their shot. The rear still got some life on them but its showing sign of cracking.

 

Oh yeah, If forgot to post that this is my learner bike and that I wont be doing any kind of crazy riding anytime soon, so the sticky stuff and high performance tires are not a consern for me.

 

Where and when do you ride?

I`ve used BT014 and Pirelli`s Diablo Super Corsa (Dunno whether the Diablo Super Corsa has another name over there) The BT014 is excellent at everything and particularly good in the wet on my bike, The Pirelli was as good for standard road riding and a bit better on track but not a sgood in the wet. So it depends what you expect it to do really. I got 3000-3500 miles ( 4,828- 5,632 KM) from either rear and that was a good mix of different riding types.

 

Shinko tires seem ok..and they are cheap!! I actually used a set at a trackday and they were alright, but for a beginning rider I believe they would be a fine choice

 

I'm living in Arizona right now, and will be doing mostly day riding/ cruising. Az. drivers are the worst I have encountered, and I thought Californian's were bad drivers.

 

Try riding aorund here in New York. It's as if you're not even on the road, no one pays attention to bikes around here, and even if they notice you they rarely respect you.

 

just bought PIRELLI DIABLO FRONT 120/70/ZR17 REAR for $243 delivered