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smileyman · 01-20-2009, 01:55 PM

Tires nowadays are tested together for profile, construction, and compound. They work better together and I am not going to pretend to be smarter than any brands R&D dept.

I don't care which brand I choose (usually whatever is on special) I try and get the matching set. I almost always pick a hard compound for the street (Diablo Strada, BT021, Pilot Road) and always go for a DOT tire at the track. I have enough confidence to run any brand to my limits and sometimes the bucking and sliding can be fun (as long as I am not trying for a podium).

Whichever brand and set I pick however I am always mindful to make the necessary adjustments to get it to perform as promised. Keep track of your ride height adjustments and make sure pressures are set appropriately for what your doing...

01-20-2009, 01:55 PM	#28
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Tires nowadays are tested together for profile, construction, and compound. They work better together and I am not going to pretend to be smarter than any brands R&D dept. I don't care which brand I choose (usually whatever is on special) I try and get the matching set. I almost always pick a hard compound for the street (Diablo Strada, BT021, Pilot Road) and always go for a DOT tire at the track. I have enough confidence to run any brand to my limits and sometimes the bucking and sliding can be fun (as long as I am not trying for a podium). Whichever brand and set I pick however I am always mindful to make the necessary adjustments to get it to perform as promised. Keep track of your ride height adjustments and make sure pressures are set appropriately for what your doing... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!