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posted January 25, 2005 08:55 AM
Tire Question?
No, not that one.
My track day is 2/4 on the big track at Willow.
I'm due for tires anyway but the question is, do I :
a) buy a new set of the 208ZR's like I'm currently running
b) buy a set of good 208 GPa take offs and buy the street tires later?
Opinions please.
  
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kneeburner
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posted January 25, 2005 01:38 PM
Get new tires don't go with the take off's.....
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CanyonCarver
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posted January 25, 2005 02:07 PM
GP-As, but new. You can ride them on the street just fine, if the big track leaves you anything to play with. I ride them exclusively on the street and track, and have been able to find them at $280 for a set lately. Still more than the ZRs, I imagine, but the extra grip is nice on the track. 30/30 f/r, FWIW.
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zx9rmal
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posted January 25, 2005 02:07 PM
Get a set of Pilot Powers (preferred) or Diablo Corsas.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted January 31, 2005 09:51 AM
lol...having ridden a ZX10 on a fast track I like the Pirelli SuperCorsas, I use SC2's front and rear. I do use take offs.....but my take offs come from a friend and and I know how many heat cycles they have and how many laps. If they didnt come from a trusted source, I wouldnt use them for track days.
I dont like the 208GP A's in that they gave my bike a headshake at high speeds, so much so that my Scotts Steering Damper couldnt get rid of it....I have ridden the OEM Bridgestone tires, on the track and they are OK....but just OK....if you ride hard you will slide them around and push thyem to their limits.
Depending on the tempteture at the track the day you are riding I would suggest the SuperCorsas, in the appropriate compounds.
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zeta xray
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posted January 31, 2005 03:12 PM
quote:
No, not that one.
My track day is 2/4 on the big track at Willow.
I'm due for tires anyway but the question is, do I :
a) buy a new set of the 208ZR's like I'm currently running
b) buy a set of good 208 GPa take offs and buy the street tires later?
Opinions please.
NONE of the above. Get Pirelli Dragon Supercorsas, new preferably. then burn off what is left on the street. Far better tire than any Dunlop, IMHO.
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Dino
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posted February 02, 2005 05:26 PM
 Edited By: Dino on 2 Feb 2005 17:52
D, I recommend the Dunlops,...hands down. If you are an average rider, the zr's will be more than adequate for the track.
Most of the pirelli guys (racers) around here are switching to the Dunlops too.
Are you the same "D" at Labusas?
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D
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posted February 02, 2005 05:56 PM
Yep - same one.
Thanks for the input guys.
I wound up putting the ZR's on - there has been alot more mentioned about going with new tires over unknown use take-offs.
I'll letcha all know how it goes next week.
I can't wait.
37 hours to go.
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k bryant
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posted February 02, 2005 06:00 PM
No. He's the slower one..... 
D, are you up here yet to put on your new super-whammy-x-pipe? Just mount some new skins in whatever flavor is on sale. What? You planning on setting a new track record? The wind will be blowing 80 mph anyway so tires won't matter. But if they did, Dunlops are the choice at Willow, but the Bridgestones work pretty good also. Now since tomorrow is Thursday, you better make up your mind pretty darn quick!
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posted February 03, 2005 07:44 AM
Track record?
Yeah - most consecutive 2 minute+ laps.
Had ta have new tires with that "super-whammy" option.
23 hours...
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted February 03, 2005 02:26 PM
lol...bottom line is this, run good fresh rubber in a brand and model tha tyou are comfortable with, being comfortable is one of the single most important aspects to a bike......to be smooth and comfortable is to be fast......
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posted February 03, 2005 03:07 PM
Thanks - that's pretty much what I gathered.
At least I'll be comfortable - 1 outta 3 aint bad.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted February 04, 2005 02:35 AM
lol
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