gilberjj
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posted October 23, 2008 11:20 PM
smokin deal on tires!!!!!!!
There is a one day sale at cyclegear.com
Bridgestone bt016s (120 70 17 and 190 50 17) for $199!!!!!!!!
also, if you can get to a store, someone on my local forum is claiming that pirelli diablo corsas are going for $190!!!!!
I'll be getting the Pirellis tomorrow, just thought I would help you guys out, because I know we all go through tires too quickly.
also..... which tires will get the most mileage out of them. I don't ride in the rain, and I like dual compound tires, but I think the bridgestones might be a little too soft for me. I am currently on avon storms and got 6k miles out of them, but they are at the end of their life. I want something that is really soft on the edges, but hard in the middle. So, which brand will give me the most life of these two deals, pirelli or bridgestone?
  
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CrotchRocket
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posted October 24, 2008 05:22 AM
The best deal in tires is from this guy:
Richies Tires.....1-704-201-6383
http://www.richiestires.com/
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dcjens
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posted October 24, 2008 05:45 AM
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/394/6144/ITEM/Metzeler-Sportec-M3-Supersport-Rear-Tire.aspx
gilberjj ...these guys are in portland ...free shipping great deals here too. the metzler M3 has a soft sidewall and hard center. My cousin has no chicken stripe and loves the grip of these front and rear. I will try them next spring.
Saw your post on racing last weekend. nice pics
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Stu64
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posted October 24, 2008 07:03 PM
Spencer cycle has the best price i know of on Shinko's
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Hawkman
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posted October 24, 2008 07:15 PM
quote:
There is a one day sale at cyclegear.com
Bridgestone bt016s (120 70 17 and 190 50 17) for $199!!!!!!!!
$232.49 after $16 shipping and tax.
Pass.
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NeverKnow
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posted October 29, 2008 09:00 PM
Only riding on Pilots..$287every 5K is the best ROI.
Tires are not an item to discount and the Pilots have not let me down in 30K
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gilberjj
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posted October 30, 2008 10:29 AM
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Only riding on Pilots..$287every 5K is the best ROI.
Tires are not an item to discount and the Pilots have not let me down in 30K
Racers have told me that they don't like pilot powers. Sure they are soft and very grippy, however, PP's (from what I'm told) have no feeling right before they lose traction. They hold their line, and then when you lose traction, they wash out very quickly. No thanks.
The bt016's (from a couple reviews online) are said to "have a lazy wash out" when they start to lose traction. Nobody should really be pushing that hard on the street, but depending on finances, I'd like to do a track day next spring. Thanks for all your input, and I'll give a review or yay or nay.
I got the bt016s because they are a bt021 compound in the middle (st tire) and bt002 compound on the edge (that is the racing tire). That seems like it would be great for aggressive twisties, while still lasting quite a while.
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DogoZX
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posted October 30, 2008 11:46 AM
I love my bt016's!
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gilberjj
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posted October 30, 2008 12:34 PM
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I love my bt016's!
how many miles have you gotten out of them?
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NeverKnow
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posted October 30, 2008 09:28 PM
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I love my bt016's!
There is more than 1 tire manufactured for the 14 for a reason. What ever tire fits your budget and instills confidence should be your tire of choice. For me, this is the PP.
Ride safe.....
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kawabunga
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posted October 31, 2008 03:01 AM
If you want a smokin deal on tires, you can contact me. There is no one on the internet, ebay or retail business that can touch my tire prices.
It's funny that this thread came up right when I was about to start listing and letting you guys know.
I will be post up info in the classifieds Backyard Garage section today or tomorrow.
All the tire manufacturer's are having a price increase Saturday Nov. 1.
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DogoZX
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posted October 31, 2008 08:20 AM
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I love my bt016's!
A little over 3k so far. I'd estimate I'll get another 1500 miles before I hit the wear bars.
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DogoZX
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posted October 31, 2008 08:26 AM
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I love my bt016's!
There is more than 1 tire manufactured for the 14 for a reason. What ever tire fits your budget and instills confidence should be your tire of choice. For me, this is the PP.
Ride safe.....
As I think it is for most. I was going to go with Pilots, but the price on bt016's swayed my decision. I'm glad it did. IMO, both tires are equal. The bt016's heat up super fast and once they are warm, they edges are as stiicky as fly paper. No sh*t. They are a great tire, not just a cheaper alternative to the PP's.
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butta4hc
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posted November 03, 2008 10:14 AM
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Only riding on Pilots..$287every 5K is the best ROI.
Tires are not an item to discount and the Pilots have not let me down in 30K
+1
Pilot Powers delivered to my door for $290 from www.hardracing.com.
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madboost
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posted November 03, 2008 10:20 AM
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The best deal in tires is from this guy:
Richies Tires.....1-704-201-6383
http://www.richiestires.com/
he has good deals but he dosent have best deals
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countersteer
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posted November 03, 2008 01:21 PM
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If you want a smokin deal on tires, you can contact me. There is no one on the internet, ebay or retail business that can touch my tire prices.
It's funny that this thread came up right when I was about to start listing and letting you guys know.
I will be post up info in the classifieds Backyard Garage section today or tomorrow.
All the tire manufacturer's are having a price increase Saturday Nov. 1.
im surprised youre trying to do business on bikeland again - last i heard you were ripping off members and not sending them anything or returning calls/emails.
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bigdtd
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posted November 04, 2008 03:22 PM
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Only riding on Pilots..$287every 5K is the best ROI.
Tires are not an item to discount and the Pilots have not let me down in 30K
Racers have told me that they don't like pilot powers. Sure they are soft and very grippy, however, PP's (from what I'm told) have no feeling right before they lose traction. They hold their line, and then when you lose traction, they wash out very quickly. No thanks.
The bt016's (from a couple reviews online) are said to "have a lazy wash out" when they start to lose traction. Nobody should really be pushing that hard on the street, but depending on finances, I'd like to do a track day next spring. Thanks for all your input, and I'll give a review or yay or nay.
I got the bt016s because they are a bt021 compound in the middle (st tire) and bt002 compound on the edge (that is the racing tire). That seems like it would be great for aggressive twisties, while still lasting quite a while.
i could make the bridgestones wash out in a heartbeat. that has never happened with the pilot powers. they are the best tires for the 14, don't listen to others find out for yourself what you are missing out on bro.
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