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Lake_bueller
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Due to other things in my life, the Buells had taken a back seat for me. But now I'm back into riding on a regular basis.

That being said...it's been a few years since I've had to put tires on my S3T. I've run almost every brand out there in the past 14 years, so I'm not brand loyal.

Most of my riding on this bike is commuting. It's 150 miles round trip each day on superslab. Nothing exciting but the gas savings are great!

So what's out there now for tires?

Thanks!
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Ratbuell
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Oh lord...another tire thread...

I run Michelin pilot road 3s. Dual compound, excellent treadwear, but still sticky all the way to the sidewall.
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Schmidt452
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 01:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
+1 On the Michelin pilot road 3s.
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Lake_bueller
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 02:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I know, I know....the dreaded tire thread

I was leaning towards the Pilot Road 3 or 4. Seems like the leftover stock of Pilot Road 3 is the better bang for the buck
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Another_bueller
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 02:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I like Metzler Z7s.
Good straight up tread ware, great laid over traction.
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Phelan
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 02:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'll be honest.. Leftover stock is generally fine with me because I can get a pair for $200 or less most of the time. I ordered a set of Conti Trail Attacks for that last week. It makes a lot more sense when you change and balance your own tires though because it saves you $75-150 each change : ).
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Lake_bueller
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 02:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Phelan...where did you get the Conti for that price? I found the Michelins for $263 a pair shipped.
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Phelan
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 02:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/131242266269?ssPageName=ST RK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Damnut
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 03:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I just put on a pair of Pilot Power 2ct on my S3T and so far so good. I've heard great things about the tread life on the pilots.
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S1owner
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 05:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Pilots work for me and one of my local shops gave them to me for 250 installed me bringing them the rims.
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Purpony
Posted on Monday, July 21, 2014 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Pilot Road 2, love them.
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Lynrd
Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Amsoil 20W50 Engine and primary.

whoops, wrong thread
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Lakes
Posted on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
II like Bridgstone Battle Ax duel compound, they stick when going hard around corners feel great wear good if you ride long straight strechs. i had Michelin Pilot before & bridgtone feel better.
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