What rubber do you use - Page 4

Trip · 03-30-2009, 03:08 PM

Corsa IIIs are my favorite, regular PPs a close second, I hated PP 2CTs. They transition really shitty. regular PPs are much better in the rain and heat up faster, corsa IIIs when hot are nice and sticky.

Mr Lefty · 03-30-2009, 03:18 PM

Jt... You might try the pirelli diablo strada's. They're pirellis sport touring tire.. They're what I had on my Indy trip. I liked them a lot... Good transition... And after all the superslab I hit... Just a slight hint of flat spotting.

MFFJM2 · 05-03-2009, 10:22 PM

Resurrecting this thread, because I just noticed it. The Shinko tires I have provide excellent wear, feel similar to Michelin Pilot Sports, and for about half the cost. I got the front for $150 and the rear for under $100 at the dealership.

JoshuaTree · 05-03-2009, 10:41 PM

Pirelli Sport Demons (100/90-18, 130/90-17)

Mikey · 05-03-2009, 11:01 PM

Pilot Road 2CTs. They're the most brilliant tires I've ever used without exception. I ride a high-torque bike in some pretty terrible conditions and I can tell you this- they are awesome in the rain, in the dry, commuting, canyon riding, and track riding. They weren't cheap (especially for an 18" wheel), but they are worth every penny.

Rangerscott · 10-02-2010, 08:16 PM

My rear D616 is worn out so its tire time. Winter is around the corner i dont want to spend money on a good set just to let the winter weather screw them up. So, im looking at some shinkos. I know the ravens are good but they are a harder compound for mileage. Anyone know which shinko tire is soft-medium. Need them to heat up somewhat quickly too.

If your gonna post that shinko is shit then dont even bother. Ive bought several things that are "shit" and have lasted.

Amber Lamps · 10-02-2010, 11:18 PM

Fwiw you can get Q2s for about $200 a set.

DLIT · 10-02-2010, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

Fwiw you can get Q2s for about $200 a set.

Did that deal for my R1. Decent tires.

Riceaholic · 10-02-2010, 11:54 PM

Bridgestone 003 mediums. Just got back from the Gap and they were nice and predictable. They didn't last for shit though.

Dave · 10-03-2010, 12:07 AM

trojan

05-03-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	Pirelli Sport Demons (100/90-18, 130/90-17) __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

05-03-2009, 11:01 PM	#5
Mikey Raving Lunatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Moto: Concours 14 ABS, ZX6E Posts: 902	Pilot Road 2CTs. They're the most brilliant tires I've ever used without exception. I ride a high-torque bike in some pretty terrible conditions and I can tell you this- they are awesome in the rain, in the dry, commuting, canyon riding, and track riding. They weren't cheap (especially for an 18" wheel), but they are worth every penny. __________________ Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

10-03-2010, 12:07 AM	#10
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	trojan __________________ TWF Post whore #6

03-30-2009, 03:18 PM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	Jt... You might try the pirelli diablo strada's. They're pirellis sport touring tire.. They're what I had on my Indy trip. I liked them a lot... Good transition... And after all the superslab I hit... Just a slight hint of flat spotting.

05-03-2009, 10:22 PM	#3
MFFJM2 Hayabusa Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington, DC Moto: 2004 Limited Edition 'Busa Posts: 156	Resurrecting this thread, because I just noticed it. The Shinko tires I have provide excellent wear, feel similar to Michelin Pilot Sports, and for about half the cost. I got the front for $150 and the rear for under $100 at the dealership.

10-02-2010, 08:16 PM	#6
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	My rear D616 is worn out so its tire time. Winter is around the corner i dont want to spend money on a good set just to let the winter weather screw them up. So, im looking at some shinkos. I know the ravens are good but they are a harder compound for mileage. Anyone know which shinko tire is soft-medium. Need them to heat up somewhat quickly too. If your gonna post that shinko is shit then dont even bother. Ive bought several things that are "shit" and have lasted.

10-02-2010, 11:18 PM	#7
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Fwiw you can get Q2s for about $200 a set.

10-02-2010, 11:54 PM	#9
Riceaholic High Life Drinker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tampa Bay Moto: 01 GSXR 1000 - Yamaha Zuma 125 Posts: 961	Bridgestone 003 mediums. Just got back from the Gap and they were nice and predictable. They didn't last for shit though.