It's Tire Time.
 

Ok,

So I know you all have Leads/websites/Connections so I need a Set of tires for the start of the season...And I mine as well buy them now so I can get the bike all ready to go for when the weather breaks.

I have the Original Front Tire on there now Which was the BT 016 OEM Tire and I replaced the Rear for a Dunlop Qualifier Before last years rally...And got about 5,000 Out of that tire...The front has a little over 10k and isnt completly done but its time to change it just so I have fresh matching tires.

I was gonna go with the BT 002's...Or the Dunlop D220's.

The cheapest I found the BT 002's for was 134 for the rear and 99 for the front and the Dunlops were 125 for the rear and 60 for the front.

And I know that one is a Sport TOuring and the others are more of a supersport racing tire...So ill also take feedback on which ones you prefer.

Im leaning towards the dunlops b/c i dont Ride that aggressive in jersey...I only ride aggressive when I go to the rally and a few trips to Pa and Md.

Thanks

I am kinda partial to the michelins and like the pilot powers, used em on track and street and did well for me on both. I may get a few sets of 003's for the track bike and will need new rubber for the futura, the rear is starting to flatten out a bit and dont want to go through last years stress of will my tire make it down there.

I would check out SW moto and sport bike track gear for the michelins

stay away from the d220s unless you want a shitty tire

There is a conti that might fit your needs. I don't remember the name, I will get it and hit this thread back up.

Conti Road Attacks and Avon Storms

I would take a look at those before you go with a D220.

Cycle Gear has the BT016s on the cheap right now. You can get a set shipped for like $245. 120/180 combo. I love 'em, and I came from Pilot Powers. Currently on my second set of 016s.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...=TUC_30-1263_G

Michelin's latest and greatest are the Pilot Pure. Supposed to be lighter and outperform the 2CTs. Google 'em for prices.

This place is generally pretty good with their pricing...

http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/index.php

I'm pretty happy with the Bt016's myself

Jump on those new Michelin gimmicks.

Ever ran the road attacks Trip?

contemplating between those or the Pilot Road 2's next.

I'm selling the 2CTs for $250 a set plus shipping

The Pilot Powers for $225 plus shipping

while supplies last

If anyone is interested in having fresh shoes for the spring...hit me up with a PM

PS...this for sizes 120/70-17 and 180/55-17

My brother has, he liked him a lot and said they lasted awhile. He basically commuted to work, but wanted something to play on the gap when he had his Katana. He liked them fairly well, said they lasted pretty good and had decent grip.

I was recommended the Storms when I was looking for a similar tire.

Lots of places have Pirelli Diablos for cheap. Great tires.

So i pretty much waited Longer than I wanted...But I'm buying Tires tonight,

I'm 99% on pulling the trigger on a Pair of PP2CT's...I dont do aggressive riding In jersey, But I plan on venturing out this year and hitting up Some Pennsy Roads, As Well as Making it down to the Rally.

Should be more than enough for what ya need. Dont want your tire flttening out on the way down like mine last year.

got the no mar here for a swap if ya wanna make a road trip. Of course it will include some bbq and beer :)

Yeah Everything I read is good about these bad Boys...I was a Dunlop guy but I figured I'd give Michelin a Try,

220 for a Pair of 2CT's aint bad at all.

Thanks for the offer boss...I am itching to get on the road ASAP so Ill be goign to the Local Kawi Shop in the next few days

I am a big michellin guy. I used a set of 2cts on my track bike and shredded em, I figud theyre better for the street and went back to the powers for track duty, need the sides to last a little longer ;)

I got 3 sets of PP's for track duty and a set of pilot roads for the priller which will throw on before I leave for the rally. I still have that rear that I put on last year, lotof tread but it did flatten out some.


Plus I figure I need to get you bastids up here for tommypalooza this summer. Derf has been here before so make him drive :lol:

thats what i just paid for my new powers shipped

damn powers were like 190 not too long ago. I orderd 3 sets of powers and a set of roads for 7 and change shipped ;)

I have the stock D220's on my 2nd gen SV. They're an "ok" tire and I honestly don't find them as bad as everyone says they are. That being said, however, my next tires will be Pilot Roads - I want something better than "ok"