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09-10-2010, 07:37 PM
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#12
09-10-2010, 07:43 PM
www.sportbiketrackgear.com Free shipping on orders over $150.
For example... Dunlop Q2's...
$209.95 120/70 & 180/55ZR-17
$229.95 120/70 & 190/50ZR-17
Not saying that's the best price you could possibly find (or even the tires you may want) but that's great pricing for pairs. The free shipping is an obvious plus.
Sportbiketrackgear has good customer service as well.
Just an option for ya.
For example... Dunlop Q2's...
$209.95 120/70 & 180/55ZR-17
$229.95 120/70 & 190/50ZR-17
Not saying that's the best price you could possibly find (or even the tires you may want) but that's great pricing for pairs. The free shipping is an obvious plus.
Sportbiketrackgear has good customer service as well.
Just an option for ya.
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09-10-2010, 07:43 PM
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09-12-2010, 05:56 PM
Well, from what little you've said about what kind of riding you do..."DD & only vehicle", I guess we can assume that you're looking for more of a commuter-tire vs something more suited for the twisties or track. Is this correct?
If so, more of sport-touring type tread design w/a dual-compound would probably be a good choice for you. They would provide longer center-tread wear while giving grip in the twisties. A couple of options are:
Dunlop Roadsmart
Michelin Pilot Road 2
The type of riding you'll most likely be doing, the sport-touring dual-compounds are the best bet for you.
Nothing wrong w/ other tire options that aren't primarily sport-touring but generally, they wear quicker. Wearing quicker = buying tires more often = more money. ;-)
However, if you keep a good eye on your tires w/ proper inflation & care, you can still get great mileage from them as well. Example; I got 8K off a set of Michelin PP2CTs. So it *can* be done. But, for all-weather & daily commuting, they weren't exactly the best choice. As I routinely ride (weekly) ride twisties, & do trackdays, the PP2CTs were a great choice for me.
In that regard, if you don't want a sport-touring dual-compound, I'd at least recommend a dual-compound tire like the PP2CT, Q2, etc. That way, you'll get the most wear for the buck, w/ the best performance.
If so, more of sport-touring type tread design w/a dual-compound would probably be a good choice for you. They would provide longer center-tread wear while giving grip in the twisties. A couple of options are:
Dunlop Roadsmart
Michelin Pilot Road 2
The type of riding you'll most likely be doing, the sport-touring dual-compounds are the best bet for you.
Nothing wrong w/ other tire options that aren't primarily sport-touring but generally, they wear quicker. Wearing quicker = buying tires more often = more money. ;-)
However, if you keep a good eye on your tires w/ proper inflation & care, you can still get great mileage from them as well. Example; I got 8K off a set of Michelin PP2CTs. So it *can* be done. But, for all-weather & daily commuting, they weren't exactly the best choice. As I routinely ride (weekly) ride twisties, & do trackdays, the PP2CTs were a great choice for me.
In that regard, if you don't want a sport-touring dual-compound, I'd at least recommend a dual-compound tire like the PP2CT, Q2, etc. That way, you'll get the most wear for the buck, w/ the best performance.
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