Tire selections - Sportbike Addicts

Commuta_Busa · 08-17-2005, 11:28 AM

So lets see what tires everyone is running and /or plan on running.... Of course different sized bikes are may have better/worse experience with different tires.

I've got Pirelli Super corsa's that have seen better days... might try Michelin's, may stick with Pirelli's. I like the 180's over the 190's on my bike.

**FigNewTon** · 08-17-2005, 11:59 AM

Still running the stock Bridgestones. Once those go either Pirelli Corsa/Super Corsa or Michelin Pilot Powers

I have been flirting with the idea of going to a 180 rear to aid in turn in. Did you notice a difference from the 190?

***Cakes206*** · 08-17-2005, 12:40 PM

I'm a huge fan of the DUnlop 207RR's when they came out...infact, I still have an extra set that will fith the SV1Ks just nicely...

Fot the track I was using Dunlop 207 and 208 GP's...now I'm trying out the Diablo Super Corsa...6 track days and all is well so far...

High_Revs_17 · 08-17-2005, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Commuta_Busa

So lets see what tires everyone is running and /or plan on running.... Of course different sized bikes are may have better/worse experience with different tires.

I've got Pirelli Super corsa's that have seen better days... might try Michelin's, may stick with Pirelli's. I like the 180's over the 190's on my bike.

What's the stock rear size? I'm surprised you don't like the Corsas, maybe it's just time for a fresh new set.

High_Revs_17 · 08-17-2005, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by WSprtuaL

I have been flirting with the idea of going to a 180 rear to aid in turn in. Did you notice a difference from the 190?

You should notice a positive difference especially on that bike, but you might have to tweak the rear suspension a bit.

Commuta_Busa · 08-17-2005, 01:19 PM

OEM is 190 but I switched to 180. I do really like my dragon supercorsa's but with all the pos about the Michelin's I'm thinking of trying them out...

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Originally Posted by High_Revs_17

What's the stock rear size? I'm surprised you don't like the Corsas, maybe it's just time for a fresh new set.

***Cakes206*** · 08-17-2005, 01:42 PM

I think Ant went from a 190 to a 180 on 1K when he had it...said he really didn't feel much of a difference...

Commuta_Busa · 08-17-2005, 01:54 PM

I def noticed a difference in drop in and how well it holds the line in a turn but that was going from OEM 190 Bridgstones to the 180 supercorsa's.

SAXON117 · 05-18-2006, 08:38 PM

I am running Michelin Pilot Road's on my SV 1000, Has anyone ran Michelin Pilot Power's?

Hassmaschine · 05-18-2006, 08:55 PM

I know I loved my Metzler M1's, may graduate to the newest release of those, still running stock tires and they hold a line pretty nice, so i won't complain.

Rock712 · 05-19-2006, 01:03 AM

120 and 180 Diablo Strada!!!

IrocRob · 05-19-2006, 01:15 AM

Put on a new set of Metzler RaceTec K1's this year and
these things stick like glue, but they wear out quick.
They only made it through 3 track days on my '03 GSX-R1000.
I'm trying a K2 rear and a K1 front for VIR next weekend.
I'll probably try the Michelin Power Race Mediums next.
Or maybe the Dunlop Qualifiers...
Or maybe the Sportec M3's...
Hmmmmmm.....

southjersey636 · 05-19-2006, 02:02 PM

I had Metzler M1's until I got a flat so my buddy gave me for free a 190 off a busa (bridgestone bt046) if I recall. Well in comparison to the M1, it cant come near the levels of grip, handling, and feedback the M1's put out

RonJ83 · 05-19-2006, 02:05 PM

Ron (WCW Ron, not Ron 1.0 or 2.0) told me that it varies by bike. he had recommended that i (R6) use dunlop qualifers and told toky (600rr) to use metz m3

JimRBlue · 05-24-2006, 03:02 PM

Went from OEM to metzler m-1's very pleased with them so far. I know I wont get the same mileage as the bridgestones but they feel much better.