| Author | Message | ||
     Crusty |
Over the years, I've used Dunlops, Michelins, Avons, Pirellis, Metzelers and Continentals. I liked the way the Conti Force tires stuck and felt, but the rear didn't last as long as I like, so I'm going to try the Conti Motions. I have a friend who swears by the Road Attacks. What do you consider a really good tire for your riding style? | ||
| Iamike |
On my ST1300 a rear Michelin PR2 lasted 14,000mi. and on the VFR a PR is about gone at 11,000mi. | ||
| Sifo |
I got 23K miles on my last set of Michelin Pilot Road 2s. Very happy with them. Just started on my third set. (Message edited by SIFO on August 11, 2011) | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
Michelin PR3, grips better than a 2ct and lasts longer. Ive never been so confident on my 1125r | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
PR2s are my favorite. | ||
| Bearracing |
dunlop sportmax q2's | ||
| Barker |
 If I had to pick one it would be the PP2CT.  I like the PR2 on the rear and the PP2CT on the front of the Uly. PP2CT front and rear on the 1125R/9R I ran the Power Ones (Medium) on the track. Great tire, but gone in few hours. I don't think it would last long on the street. I have not tried the PR3 or the Pure Power.  | ||
| Boney95 |
I've been running PP2cts, but have been reading reviews and personal experiences on the Dunlop Sportmax Q2's. Supposedly they are the shit for hard street riding with your trackdays thrown in there. The Q2 will be my next tire. | ||
| Crusty |
Kind of hard to say, isn't it? I mean, when the Uly first came out, everybody was shitting all over the D616 Dunlops. I never had a problem with them, but a lot of people were quite vocal in denouncing them. Now there are a lot of people who really prefer them over any other tire. Then again, I had Avon AV45&46 Azaros on my M2, and loved them. When I put a set on my Uly, I thought they sucked. So, sometimes, it's the bike, sometimes it's the rider; and sometimes, there are differences between different manufacturing runs of the same tire. As I said, I'm pretty happy with the Conti Force tires except for the short life. I hope the Conti Motions feel as good; especially in the wet. A lot of people like the PR3s. How do they last? | ||
| Fast1075 |
I ran Pirelli Corsa III for the first two sets. Went to Q2 for the third set...they stick like glue except they don't at all like Florida road stripe paint. They wore out in 2500 miles. Went to the old standby Pilot Powers...very good tire...stick well all the way to the very edge. The profile gives very good turn in. And they are cheap  | ||
| Kyrocket |
I've not tried a lot of tires. I've got Metzelers on both of my bikes and they've always done well so I don't bother changing...brands, not tires. | ||
| Etennuly |
Interco makes these  They grip real well but, tend to be noisy and wear unevenly on highway use. | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
Crusty, I only have 4k on my PR3s so far but the wear is almost un noticable. Im putting another 1000 or so on next week so I guess I should be getting to the point where I can tell. On my 2cts (which I loved btw) I could get around 8k but in all honesty the last 1000 miles or so was just pushing it. I can clearly see that the PR3 will far surpass that and I honestly cannot tell the difference in the corners. In the rain however the PR3 is signifigantly better. | ||
| Jb2 |
Metzlers worked great on the Vegas. Getting ready to try a set on the new('79) Yamaha 650. | ||
| Oldog |
X1 = Conti road attack 1125R = not conti ( got head shake ) gonna try Michelin next | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Mt-60's for the best gloppy muddy mucky dirt riding... not bad for getting to the trail head either | ||
| Just_ziptab |
I don't know why,but I really like this tread design. Goodyear All traction...have not made them for decades......:-(  | ||
| Phelan |
Scorpion syncs ftw | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
I had real good luck with Michelin Pilot Road 2's on Lil' Blackie, my XB12SR special: excellent handling, good wear. Now I am using Michelin Pilot Pures on my Ducati Triple Nine S. Simply a great handling tire, and the light weight was certainly noticeable when changing from Pilot Powers: easier turn in, precise steering, great traction. | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
Angel st's here but I just commute | ||
| Froggy |
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| 01x1buell |
mich 2ct | ||
| Glitch |
My favorite tires are new I have the 2CTs for regular street use. | ||
| Buellhusker |
I have gotten my baby back. Took off the Shinko Ravens and replaced them with a set of the Michlen Pilot Road 3. I am now back to the stable Uly I had loved. No more Shinko tires for me cheep or not. | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I absolutely loved the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs on the TT, but they wore out so quick, now on Pilot Road 2, & very happy with. M2 still has Pirellis but they'll go to michelins as & when. | ||
| Jrockne |
Pirelli Angel ST's | ||
| Two_seasons |
Dunlop Sportmax Q2. If you like twisties, these are the tires. Tire grip and life are on par with Pirelli. | ||
| 01x1buell |
if my tires grip well in the twisties i do not care about the side wear i hardly ever do straight line riding so .... | ||
| Fast1075 |
After a good hard 350 miles today, I found my front Q2 with around 3k miles on it has several tiny splits in the rubber...like the rubber is tearing apart...wierd...I do brake hard, I will admit, especially when I am on familiar roads. Proper air pressure, etc, etc. I just ordered a new Pilot Power to replace it with. Will go well with the PP rear I have on with less than 600 miles on it......now if I can just figure out how to turn off the nail magnet... | ||
| 01x1buell |
ahh good choice my friend, i do not understand how everyone i talk to gets nails in tires.. ( now i said that i will get two flats tomorrow) i hope not  |
