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marko138

06-09-2009 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Tmall (Post 222569)

There's also the fact that they move around a lot and feel like they're greased when I lean over and get on the gas.

But, he was asking about milage.

As for them moving around a lot, I'm not a hard rider. The only time I see the edge of my tire is when I'm going too hot into a corner. I just don't like them. Maybe I got the bad tire of the batch? :idk:

I don't have those assues with my Corsa III's. However, I am really leaning towards the Road 2's next set. Any group riding I do is with the Baltimore crew from Squidbusters...and it's 60 miles to the rendezvous point. Thats tough on a rear Corsa.

Smittie61984

06-09-2009 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider (Post 222331)

I hear the Pilot Road 2's are getting good millage(10K) while still being pretty sticky. It's a dual compound tire.

Pilot Road 2 FTW!!! I have that on the back of my bike and it's been pretty much slabbed the whole time since I work and go to school so much and have no time for mountain fun anymore. Tire still looks great and rides great.

But I do have a normal Pilot Power on the front (not 2ct)

Archren

06-09-2009 03:57 PM

I have Pirelli Dragon Supercorsa Pro tires on my Duc.. surprisingly, they've lasted 5600 miles so far, and I still have a fair bit of tread on them. They have excellent stick (although I imagine I probably don't ride as aggressively as you, so YMMV). They are pretty pricey, though...

Whatever the current equivalent of the Bridgestone BT-20's would probably be a good bet if you want mileage and reasonable stickiness.. I got about 10k miles out of those tires and did lots of rides in the twisties without any problems.. but then that was nearly 6 years ago. Dunno how well the current generation of BT-20 tires works... :idk:

Angee

06-09-2009 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Banditmaster (Post 222325)

Bt 021 About 2800 best I've got stuck like glue and the wear was even and the 180 is $120 from AMT!!
Road 2CT Have not tried them yet but riders that have love them
Roadsmart I got 2000 out of one of these and it stuck well!!

P.S. You need to run 36 -38 PSI cold

WOOHOO!!!!!!! Good to see ya Rick!!!

I just got a set of Pirelli Sport Demons...they stick good, but I've heard they wear out fast too. I think I can sacrifice mileage for good sticky tires myself...especially while I'm de-greenhorning...lol

racedoll

06-10-2009 07:48 PM

I would suggest going with more of a sport/tourer if you want mileage.

I'm sure you know too that tire pressure makes a difference in how long they last.

The easiest solution is to lay off the throttle. :)

Cutty72

06-11-2009 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Yamerhaw (Post 222611)

i think i'll either..

1. keep using Corsa III's, and keep shelling out the cash, cause they stick

2. get some sort of sport/touring tires and slow down(cause i dont think i'll trust them on this bike, it just pulls so HARD out of the corners) even though i'm not on a track..blah blah track blah blah, the roads and the pace we ride sometimes, I just dont think i'd be happy with them

3. race take offs, since i can get like 3 good used sets for the price of a new set of corsa III's(this doesnt sound bad, cause good price and traction!)

BUT i did just find Corsa III's 120/190 set for $285 shipped, not too bad

may just stick with what i know works good for me on this bike, and keep moaning and bitching about buying tires

I loved the Corsa III's on my buell, but the wear sucked as you said.
Got Pilot Powers on now, hoping to get 6K out them, yet to be determined.

marko138

06-11-2009 08:02 AM

Good point. I run my Corsa's at 37 front and rear and they still look great.

Homeslice

06-11-2009 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Yamerhaw (Post 222319)

Last 3 sets of tires, were 2 sets of Pirelli Corsa III's and before those regular Pirelli Diablos, they dont last worth shit on this bike...i currently have about 1,000 miles on this set and the rear is about toast! I understand that nothing will last a LONG time on the rear of my bike, but what is a good longer lasting tire, that still sticks pretty good?

:scratch: I've never used Corsa's, but you should be getting at least 3-4K out of the regular Diablos. Same with Pilot Powers.

Particle Man

06-12-2009 03:13 PM

I just use the stock Dunlop D220's and get about 6,500+ depending on how I ride them.

Amber Lamps

06-12-2009 04:11 PM

Note both the Bridgestones and the Dunlops are on sale at Bike Bandit for about $200 a set.

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