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posted August 29, 2012 06:08 AM
Best street tire
Well it's about time to retire the Metzlers... Any suggestions? Was thinking of Pilot Power 2CT's. Any feedback ? Recommendations?
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posted August 29, 2012 06:09 AM
Street tire, not track.
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posted August 29, 2012 06:26 AM
I run pilot powers and have nothing but praise for them. I usally get 3~4k out of them. They stick well & I run them on both bikes. They definately improve the handling in the twisties. I've never run the 2ct's as I 've never lacked grip on the sides & they aren't harder in the middle just softer on the edges.
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posted August 29, 2012 12:14 PM
I had 2CT's on my last couple of bikes & they were really great... Was hoping something better came out I guess, just concerned about the extra HP the 14R packs.. Then again, "If it not broke, don't fix it".
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posted August 29, 2012 12:17 PM
Dunlop Q2s..what dont you like about the M5s? i think theyre a good tire.
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posted August 29, 2012 01:09 PM
M5's here, likem alot...
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posted August 29, 2012 01:24 PM
The stock tires are pretty good, if I launch hard they break loose.... Granted I'm not doing a burnout but was hoping to find something with a bit more traction.
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posted August 29, 2012 01:36 PM
I have had good luck with both Pilot Road II's and Pirelli Angels which I had on my 07's. Great tires for the 14 with good wear. I was thinkin Pilot Road II or III's for my 2012 when the Metzlers expire.
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posted August 29, 2012 02:44 PM
I've always been a believer in the Michelin Power Pures thanks to their versatility. Power ones are great but kinda pricey. I've heard good things recently about the Dunlop Q2's as well. So it really comes down to preference. 
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posted August 29, 2012 02:53 PM
pilot power 2ct will be my choice.. overall performance, handling and last alot longer.
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posted August 29, 2012 02:54 PM
pilot power 2ct will be my choice.. overall performance, handling and last alot longer.
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posted August 29, 2012 02:58 PM
Pilot Power 2 or 3's. Love the Michelins and I don't need the track tire stickiness on the road. Extra miles and wet weather advantages are a bonus.
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posted August 29, 2012 03:29 PM
Thanks guys, it's appreciated... Ordering some Pilot Power 2CT's again...$295 delivered for the pair via Ebay...
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posted August 29, 2012 04:31 PM
Got gravel, fine dirt? real world gravel turn outs, winter sander trucks? dirt roads, or are you like a harly guy , Not taking my bike down that road type? PILOT POWER, don't mind the rough? DUNLOP D616
Have used both love em , pilots pavment only , dunlops go any where, slide on high speed corners!!!
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posted August 29, 2012 04:33 PM
PR3's best street tires out there now for the 14r
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posted August 29, 2012 06:09 PM
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Got gravel, fine dirt? real world gravel turn outs, winter sander trucks? dirt roads, or are you like a harly guy , Not taking my bike down that road type? PILOT POWER, don't mind the rough? DUNLOP D616
Have used both love em , pilots pavment only , dunlops go any where, slide on high speed corners!!!
I ride on the street, have a spot I go racing occasionally... Hit the twisties also on the North Shore, occasionally some gravel never fine dirt or dirt roads...
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posted August 30, 2012 06:58 AM
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Pilot Power 2 or 3's. Love the Michelins and I don't need the track tire stickiness on the road. Extra miles and wet weather advantages are a bonus.
Pilot Road 2 or 3's is what I meant. Great street tires. There are a bunch of good ones.
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posted August 30, 2012 12:41 PM
asking which tires are best is like asking which oil is best. All the top brands are good, just depends on the "feel" you like to get from a tire.
I can't stand Dunlops of any kind. Yet I know they are a good tire and stick, I just don't get the feedback I want from them. I currently run Michelin Pilot Road 2s, and use the bike for mostly two up sport touring. Plenty of stick and decent wear. Even have plenty of stick at the dragstrip too.
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posted August 30, 2012 05:33 PM
i put an avon storm2 on the front,just love they way it feels.havent found anything that last more than 3000 miles on the back besides the pr2.tried the bridgestone pirelli and dunlop.going back to pr2
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