I need a new tire, money is kinda tight right now (I'm a college student) but I'm not going to sacrifice quality / performance / safety. I'm currently on a pilot power and I'm thinking I'll repeat that it's around $160 (190 I believe) it's going on an 03 GSX-R 1000.
Is there anything else you would recommend, I've read that the pilot power is overrated?
Is it worth the extra $30 to get the 2CT version?
2007-12-10 04:39:12 · 5 answers · asked by Nate 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
the only difference between the 2ct and the regular is the composition, the 2ct has two types of rubber while the standard has one, that's all.
I know that bridgestone is crap, but y do I need to switch from michelin?
2007-12-10 07:29:42 · update #1
sorry I meant dunlop, I don't know how bridgestone is
2007-12-10 07:30:22 · update #2
oh, and y do I need to buy both tires? aren't front tires supposed to last through 3 back tires?
2007-12-10 07:31:20 · update #3
I have always had great luck with the Pilot Powers the newer 2CT version will last a bit longer if you are currently burning thru the middle of the tires first. I find it best to replace both the front and rear mainly because the front is well worn by the time I need a new rear, I bet if you look closely at the front tire you will see what I mean but I know a few guys who get one front to last for two rears, personally why risk it. I tried Donlope Qualifiers this fall and had problems with them blistering after some fun on the twisty roads, while I never slipped I switched them out after only 1000 miles since I really never trusted them, but some guys I know swear by them since they are a bit cheaper( sold them to one of the guys).
2007-12-10 10:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by mushki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I run Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on my GSXR. Once they warm up they are great, and they warm up quick. I would try to change if I wsa you. You don't have to go to Pirelli, try Metzeler, Dunlop, or Bridgestone. Although I had Dunlops and the only ones I liked were the straight track composition tire and they are a bit expensive and they run out quick. You should be able to get at least two rears to every front. It all depends on how you drive. I am not one for wheelies and burnouts, but I do like attacking the turns. So my front tire gets a lot of action. Whatever you decide, be safe, you may have to take it a little easier for this set.
2007-12-10 07:05:45 · answer #2 · answered by NASCAR has reached all time low 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Right Answer>
You should Never Ever skimp on tires for your motorcycle. Your Life Depends on it.
The 3 inches of rubber that contact the road depend on your life. Even if you a collage student, budget your self and go for the better tire. Don’t go out drinking for a month or dates if you have to, but don’t go cheap..
All it takes in one spill for you to learn how expensive repairs will cost on the end.
The same principal applies to cheap helmets. If you have a $40 head, then buy a $40 dollar helmet.
2007-12-10 05:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by LandRover 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do it right. buy a front and back tire. if you can't then
buy the matching one for the front. the 2ct are a good
tire. i run the conti sport attacks on my 06 gsx-r1000.
they have never slipped on me in the corners. it's
your choice.
2007-12-10 05:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by gixx 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's completely worth it to throw down the extra thirty, but if you are tight on cash you can get by without it. it won't compromise safty at all. just a little in the performance area ;)
2007-12-10 04:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by kuririn@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋