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Maybe not directed at me, but offering my 
. Running Continental ContiMotion on my wifes and ContiAttack on mine. I've used Pirelli's, Dunlops, Shinko's, and a few others I can't think of at the moment. All have performed well. I'm not a super aggressive rider by any stretch. I have found that the profile of the Shinko's were not as well balanced when going into a corner. I also recommend sticking with the size recommended for the wheel. Changing sizes alters the profile and thus affects the handling characteristics, and more often than not it's for the worse.
. Running Continental ContiMotion on my wifes and ContiAttack on mine. I've used Pirelli's, Dunlops, Shinko's, and a few others I can't think of at the moment. All have performed well. I'm not a super aggressive rider by any stretch. I have found that the profile of the Shinko's were not as well balanced when going into a corner. I also recommend sticking with the size recommended for the wheel. Changing sizes alters the profile and thus affects the handling characteristics, and more often than not it's for the worse.plus
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[QUOTE=Doc Samson;1339621]I've run the Dunlop Q3+ and currently am running Michelin Power Pilot 2CT's. Love 'em both! The Q3's were way more tire than I needed at my skill level so I switched to the 2CT's and have been happy with them on the road and the track. No experience with Pirelli's but those look like they would be good high mileage tire for a sportbike!
I really wanted the dunlop again but they are not cheap. I'll probably try them on the next set.
I've used pirelli car tires so I'm hoping they'll be as good. 200 for the set
I really wanted the dunlop again but they are not cheap. I'll probably try them on the next set.
I've used pirelli car tires so I'm hoping they'll be as good. 200 for the set
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There are some good comparison reviews on YT for just about any tire out there. Shinko's are good for dirt or drag racing. I switched from the Dunlops to the Michelins because of the price difference, as well as most reviewers saying they'd be perfectly fine on the track unless you were riding at an upper level. I am an upper level... novice (lol), and they are working great.
I did read several reviews by older racers who noted that todays "sport touring" tires are on par with the "racing" tires they were using 10 or 20 years ago...
I did read several reviews by older racers who noted that todays "sport touring" tires are on par with the "racing" tires they were using 10 or 20 years ago...
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I've run the Dunlop Q3+ and currently am running Michelin Power Pilot 2CT's. Love 'em both! The Q3's were way more tire than I needed at my skill level so I switched to the 2CT's and have been happy with them on the road and the track. No experience with Pirelli's but those look like they would be good high mileage tire for a sportbike!
It's all good! I ran Shinko's on my 300. Much better than the stock tires but, yeah, had some quirky handling characteristics...
It's all good! I ran Shinko's on my 300. Much better than the stock tires but, yeah, had some quirky handling characteristics...
https://www.cycleworld.com/sport-rid...s-size-matter/
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RE: tire size - There were always one or two guys on the 300 forum who seemed obsessed with getting a much bigger rear tire onto the bike. Probably the same guys that would add fake hood scoops to their Corollas...
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Don't forget the rear deck spoiler as well.
