Rob1Sub
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posted July 22, 2009 07:54 AM
Replacement Tires Suggestions
Need a rear tire to replace my original in a few miles. What are the suggestions? I ride everyday in MI in the summer month-over generally straight, pothole filled, sandy, crappy, thanks for wasting my tax dollars, roads. I'm thinking Dunlops.....
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WindSwordNinja
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posted July 22, 2009 08:10 AM
I replaced the OEMs with Michelin's Pliot Power 2CT and just love them.
They are dual compound so the center has harder rubber for longer life, and the sides are softer for better grip when leaned over.
It would be best to have the same brand of tires on front and back so I would recommend you replace the front even if it isn't worn out. I've heard too many stories of riders having the front wash out on a hard turn because they had different rubber compounds on front and back. That's my 
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Rob1Sub
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posted July 22, 2009 09:19 AM
Thanks - for the info, worth more then 2 cents! - They look great. I thought the same about replacing both, but the shop I use told me I didn't need to. I think it would be best to replace both anyway. Have you (or anyone) mail ordered, then had an independant shop or friend with a tire changer put them on?
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Niner9
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posted July 22, 2009 09:27 AM
Pilot road 2CT's, not as soft at the powers and unless your canyon carving every day the roads will do the job just as well plus get better mileage, my 2 cents!!
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posted July 22, 2009 10:02 AM
Have you (or anyone) mail ordered, then had an independant shop or friend with a tire changer put them on?
I have, I purchased Michelin's Pliot Power 2CT off line and had my local shop remove the old tire, and put my new tire back on(with balancing). They charged me $30 for the service but I'm living down in Florida now. I recently moved from Detroit(this past October) and I can say, I didn't miss that last winter... ride safe and watch out for the pot holes!
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posted July 22, 2009 10:25 AM
quote:
I replaced the OEMs with Michelin's Pliot Power 2CT and just love them.
They are dual compound so the center has harder rubber for longer life, and the sides are softer for better grip when leaned over.
It would be best to have the same brand of tires on front and back so I would recommend you replace the front even if it isn't worn out. I've heard too many stories of riders having the front wash out on a hard turn because they had different rubber compounds on front and back. That's my
I agree, one the Best all around tires on the market. There are others too but
Michelin is my favorite for the street and wet weather.
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Red1
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posted July 22, 2009 12:45 PM
Metzler M-3's !!
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Rob1Sub
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posted July 22, 2009 12:51 PM
Glad to see the consensus. I'm on it. Thanks.
Superman T - Bloody lucky you!
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SteveWFL
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posted July 22, 2009 01:45 PM
2CT's <---when money is no factor and you'll only settle for the best
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posted July 22, 2009 01:57 PM
M3, Dunlop Road Smart's, Michelin Road 2's will all wear real good, but if you need better grip, Michelin Pilots's, 2CT's.
Any will do just fine, if your not SUPER aggressive.
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posted July 22, 2009 04:56 PM
power ones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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posted July 22, 2009 06:49 PM
Michelin Power One SV.
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NeverKnow
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posted July 22, 2009 07:57 PM
Power Pilots...3rd set to date. Easy tire to change due to soft composition. Expect 6K miles. Tire Express has best package pricing.
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Niner9
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posted July 22, 2009 08:18 PM
6k miles out of a pilot power?????
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posted July 22, 2009 08:49 PM
LOL,
Not mine!
2CT's ridden without mercy, and no burnouts except to finnish the tire off.... 2500 miles tops for me
I still love them though.
If I was doing a 2000 + mile trip, I would spoon on the Michelin Road 2,
and for over 5000 miles you might want a pirelli strada.... not the most grippy tire, but nice to know it will take the mileage on a vacation.
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NeverKnow
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posted July 23, 2009 04:00 AM
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6k miles out of a pilot power?????
All street and no racing; I do get 6K.
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NeverKnow
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posted July 23, 2009 04:02 AM
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LOL,
Not mine!
2CT's ridden without mercy, and no burnouts except to finnish the tire off.... 2500 miles tops for me
I still love them though.
If I was doing a 2000 + mile trip, I would spoon on the Michelin Road 2,
and for over 5000 miles you might want a pirelli strada.... not the most grippy tire, but nice to know it will take the mileage on a vacation.
I agree that all highway will eat a PP in 2,500 to 3K miles. Best tire IMO for grip and traction.
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LAB3
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posted July 23, 2009 05:02 AM
Michelin Pilot Road 2CT will go 6K with no burn outs. Good traction in mountains
wet or dry. Pilot Power 2CT grip better but are gone in 3K.
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Niner9
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posted July 23, 2009 05:16 AM
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Michelin Pilot Road 2CT will go 6K with no burn outs. Good traction in mountains
wet or dry. Pilot Power 2CT grip better but are gone in 3K.
that sounds about right, I got 1800 miles out of the stocker, 3k-3.5k miles out of a couple of Avon Storm's,
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posted July 23, 2009 05:34 AM
I've got Roadsmarts myself. From what I hear, you can't go wrong with Pilot Road 2s either.
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NeverKnow
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posted July 23, 2009 09:09 AM
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Michelin Pilot Road 2CT will go 6K with no burn outs. Good traction in mountains
wet or dry. Pilot Power 2CT grip better but are gone in 3K.
that sounds about right, I got 1800 miles out of the stocker, 3k-3.5k miles out of a couple of Avon Storm's,
Wow! 1,800 out of stock tire. How do you guys measure a tire's "end of life"? At 1,800 the PP still has a crown for me; no center line flat spot at all.
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Niner9
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posted July 23, 2009 10:25 AM
1800 miles and down to the wear bars, here in Alberta we are limited to twisties, have to head to Montana or British Columbia!!!!
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