Ok this is the thrid time iv'e asked this question and i have finnaly figured out that you have to word this question perfectly for people to just give a honest answer. What Tire will last the longest under heavy riding? The MIchelin Pilot Powers 2ct? The Pirelli Diablo's corsa III? Or Metlzers Sportech 3? My last tire was the old Dunlp d207 sportmax. I bought the bike earlier this year and it still had the OG tire on it and now it is Worn bad. So if you have any experience with these tires please tell me how long it lasted you and how the riding charteristics was.
2007-07-14 10:01:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I think I have answered this for you before
Go with the dual compound tires if you think it will last longer
I am running the M3's on my RC51 now they might make it to 2500
You will not get any milege out of a sport tire. 2500 is excellent
The OE tire will last longer than one you can buy unless it has an OE designation
If you put a mileage tire on a RC it will F the handling.
THose types of tires have a different profile.
Tire wear is related to your ability to ride. I have seen tools with 5000 miles on a dunlop 207 with chicken strips over an inch wide.
I could never get more than 1800 miles on a set of 207s and that was probably 300 over when I should have changed it
maybe try the new bt021 dual comp. from bridgestone they are supposed to good. And they will be cheaper than the others
A front tire with a triangular profile will turn in better than a round one you just have to spend some money and try the damn things what works for some the others may not like
I will run the 021's next because i can get them cheap
Hope this helped again and I didn't piss in your cornflakes
Buy the way the dude that says a 600 is faster in the corners is right
Whoa! 10000 mies on a sportbike tire? WTF is that dude smoking?
2007-07-14 12:44:09 · answer #1 · answered by 51 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I liked the Metszlers, they lasted just as long as any other tire I've run, but I liked the tread pattern on em, they don't let the road gremlins grab the tire at high speed and cause it to follow the lines in the asphalt. Your not going to find the exact answer you want. There are too many variables. 2 riders on the same bike with different riding manners, will get different mileage out of the same kind of tire. If you run a light bike vs a heavy bike you need different types and brands of tires. Weather is a factor too, high temps, low temps, wet, dry etc. If you run all high speed, go pirelli, if you go long distance, get dunlops, Mets, or like the rest of us, keep trying different ones till you find the right ones for you. Sorry I can't give you a straight answer, but your asking a question that can't be given one
2007-07-14 11:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To put it simply, you get what you pay for when purchasing tires. If you have the money spend it, you wont be dissappointed. I have heard very good things about the Pilots as well as the pirellis. I read an article recently about the michelin pilots being the best overall tire for performance, value, and dependablity. If i can find the article ill post it.
2007-07-14 13:37:13 · answer #3 · answered by brian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry I don't have experience with those exact tires. My gut reaction, if you want the tires to last a long time, is to go with the Metzlers. There may be other trade offs for traction or road feel, but I've never had a Metzler let me down yet, very good tires and they are a motorcycle tire specialist,unlike Pirreli, Michelin and Dunlop. Hope this helps somewhat.
2007-07-14 10:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by Baron_von_Party 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
standard replacement on bike tires is approximately 10,000 miles.... I know... not a lot of miles for rubber that you pay almost $200 for. Depending on the brand and your riding habits and the surface that you ride on... this replacement rate can fluctuate ... do you do a lot of hard braking where the tires skid or start to skid.... do you burn rubber when you start from a light... do you do wheelies... all of these are hard on your tires.... Look at your riding habits...
Also, make sure you inspect the brakes when you replace the tires... some people only get 10-15,000 on a set of brakes....and if you ride it hard... you probably brake hard so you can go down to about 5,000 miles between brake inspections.
2007-07-15 03:19:57 · answer #5 · answered by New rider-- again 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if u refuse to listen to people who know......
no sport bike will get the mileage per tire on par with a cruiser. period. end of story. harder compound will wear slower. soft compound will wear very quick, but they'll stick to the road like glue. if u insist on running the bike hard, stock up on some tires.....u gonna need em. otherwise, start runnin the bike easier. there is no ifs ands or buts about it.
2007-07-14 13:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by forktail_devil 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-28 04:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,no known high quality sports tires will give you long wear and adhesion,in the same time,so if you want a long wearing tire you will have to drive conservatively,if you want to drive fast and safe,you will have to pay the piper ,after all ,consider the price of a broken limb compared to buying a good tire to buying a long wear tire?
2007-07-15 07:34:41 · answer #8 · answered by nopoppet4me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As I said before, The Metzler is the longest lasting of the high performance tires.
I like Avon for "stick" and Metzler for miles.
2007-07-14 10:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not sure if these are made anymore: Metzler me88 rear/me55 front (good tires for a non sport bike). Had them on my gpz750. Tires wear out quicker when not inflated properly (Sorry, tried not to be a smart ***).
2007-07-14 10:19:51 · answer #10 · answered by Shawn T 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋