Pirelli Rosso
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yo anyone have a preference for Pilot powers over the Rosso? im still new to street riding (1 year in) and im still trying to get the feel for differences between tires and my likes and dislikes. i heard a few people like the PP's but i decided to go with the rossos this set. are there any major different tire profiles that can affect performance? or is is just compound and tread design that separate them?
with that, do you suggest that i continue to switch brands till i find something i like or is there a tire thats just "better" than the rest?
EDIT: i know this is in the wrong topic. sorry admins! shoot me.
with that, do you suggest that i continue to switch brands till i find something i like or is there a tire thats just "better" than the rest?
EDIT: i know this is in the wrong topic. sorry admins! shoot me.
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RE: Pirelli Rosso
For your experience level, I assume the Rosso will do fine for a while. IIRC, the Rosso is a replacement for the original diablo, which is a solid street tire, which is what the Rosso is. A very good street tire for moderate needs. A PP regular is similiar, maybe a step up on grip.
there is a big difference in handling characteristics between the 2 tires. Pirelli have a much more rounded profile, which gives you whats referred to as a neutral turn. meaning that as you turn into the corner, the bike leans over at a steady rate, the more you countersteer, the more the tire leans over.
The PP' however have more of a "triangular" shape rather than rounded. this gives a very quick turn in. when you turn into a corner, the bike leans over very quickly.
one is not better than the other, just people's preferences.there is no harm in trying out different tires. but, you need to be aware of changes that will happen everytime you switch tire brands. The way the bike handles and feels will change in expected areas, and not so expected areas. not only are you changing the way the bike"falls" into corners, but you could also be changing chassis geometry becuase different tiresare taller than others.probably not enough for you to notice, especially at street speeds, but it will. Also, one last thing, dont mix tire brands, meaning PP on front and something else out back. the different profiles will really mess stuff up, and prematurely wear out one of the tires.
there is a big difference in handling characteristics between the 2 tires. Pirelli have a much more rounded profile, which gives you whats referred to as a neutral turn. meaning that as you turn into the corner, the bike leans over at a steady rate, the more you countersteer, the more the tire leans over.
The PP' however have more of a "triangular" shape rather than rounded. this gives a very quick turn in. when you turn into a corner, the bike leans over very quickly.
one is not better than the other, just people's preferences.there is no harm in trying out different tires. but, you need to be aware of changes that will happen everytime you switch tire brands. The way the bike handles and feels will change in expected areas, and not so expected areas. not only are you changing the way the bike"falls" into corners, but you could also be changing chassis geometry becuase different tiresare taller than others.probably not enough for you to notice, especially at street speeds, but it will. Also, one last thing, dont mix tire brands, meaning PP on front and something else out back. the different profiles will really mess stuff up, and prematurely wear out one of the tires.
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