DKET
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posted May 12, 2004 03:51 PM
new Michelin H2 tires today
I installed a new set of Michelin H2's today . I got the 120/60ZR 17 on the front . As we all know the standard tire is the 120/70ZR 17 . The shorter tire makes the bike turn faster . Also the tire is lighter by a few mega-grams . Had to sound like Honda .
I put a 180/55ZR 17 on the rear . These tires are basically racing slicks . OMG , the turn in is scarry fast now . Handling is much much much improved from the Dunlop 218's . Zero warm up time and mega grip .
The Dunlops are a flat profile tire compared to the H2's . I used to have to actually push the bike into a turn on the 218's . I almost wrecked it turned so fast on my first turn . 5 stars for Michelin .
  
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BackMarker
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posted May 12, 2004 05:02 PM
Got a set waiting.......just need to shag the stock ones first.
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CDRacingZX10R
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posted May 12, 2004 05:29 PM
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Got a set waiting.......just need to shag the stock ones first.
So does everyone agree for faster turning it's better to ditch the current 190 in the rear?
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ZX10BURNER
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posted May 12, 2004 06:37 PM
Kinda think for me the H2s would be over-kill so think once I finish shagging the 218s I'll try a set of Avon AV 49/50s.
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dket
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posted May 13, 2004 02:55 AM
Over kill bike = over kill tires my brotha .
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Eubank
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posted May 13, 2004 03:10 AM
I agree, the Dunlops are too flat.
I've just put a set of Diablo Corsa on mine and they work very well with the bike.
Putting a 180 rear on raises the ride height a few mill that's why it turns quicker. A 190 and 180 both have the same 'contact patch'.
How many miles did it take to shag your 218s?...mine was 1400mls.
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12RPilot
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posted May 13, 2004 08:09 AM
 Edited By: 12RPilot on 13 May 2004 09:11
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I used to have to actually push the bike into a turn on the 218's . quote:
I must have a "ringer bike". Even on the stock tires it turns very easy, much like a 600.
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BackMarker
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posted May 13, 2004 03:47 PM
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Got a set waiting.......just need to shag the stock ones first.
So does everyone agree for faster turning it's better to ditch the current 190 in the rear?
The 180 should turn in quicker.But depends on the profile.
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