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I replaced the front a few months ago with a pirelli diablo rosso 2, so it's pretty fresh up there. Probably gonna throw a PR4 on the back 
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M42 posted:I replaced the front a few months ago with a pirelli diablo rosso 2, so it's pretty fresh up there. Probably gonna throw a PR4 on the back I'd just throw a Diablo Rosso 2 on the back too. PR4 is gonna feel a bit strange matched to a soft sidewall front. (front will deflect, rear won't, making it feel like the front is moving around). You can still get decent mileage out of a DR2 - run somewhat higher pressures on the rear under street use for better lifespan (around 38, probably), 29/29 for track use.
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See, this is why I post here. I would have bought a PR4 and come back whining incessantly about how something feels off.
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edit: whoops this is a motorcycle forum
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I've somehow managed to get my stock 300 tires down to the wear bars at 4200 miles. Looking at tires online there's not a lot of options in the stock sizes. Are the Pirelli Sport Demon tires good? It seems like my other option would be to jump from 110/70/17 and 140/70/17 to 120/60/17 and 160/60/17 which would get me into Pilot Road 4s, but I'm unsure of the consequences of doing so. Also I'm pretty set on using Motorcycle Superstore as I can pick up locally at their HQ and save on shipping, so that may limit my choices a bit.
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Go with the Michelin Pilot Street: http://motorcycle.michelinman.com/tires/michelin-pilot-street-radial#dim They come in 110/70-17 and 140/70-17
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Yep, I got the Pilot Street 2s on mine last fall and I frickin' LOVE them. So much nicer than the stock tires. They're holding up really well, too. I've put ~9k miles on them or so.
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revmoo posted:I've somehow managed to get my stock 300 tires down to the wear bars at 4200 miles. Looking at tires online there's not a lot of options in the stock sizes. Have you had any shops give you a quote? One by me was able to beat any online price I saw by a few bucks and I didn't have to worry about anything but riding in to the shop.
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Before my Sturgis trip I had some Metzeler Tourace Next tires put on. I sort of have tire regret; should have got the Pilot Roads which I know to be awesome. Rear: for a "high mile" tire, I'm developing a noticeable flat spot in the middle after only a couple thousand miles of interstate. For comparison, it took 10,000 miles to notice the same flat spot on a rear PR3. Front: the low speed handling is awful. Maybe it's too tall a profile for my bike's geometry or something, but if I'm at direct-steer speed it feels like the tire is actively resisting my inputs, like the front end is being wrenched in two different directions. Highway: they're pretty fine at speed. But I prefer the more progressive feel when leaning the bike on Pilot Roads. Feels like at a certain point the Metzelers want to fall further into a turn. Off pavement: can't really complain here. Seem to hold on alright as long as it's dryish and not sandy.
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Aug 12, 2015 17:53
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The tourance next is an enduro sport tire. The pilot road is a sport tour. No comparison in mileage between them.
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My bike needs new tires. It has spoked rims, which means I -must- have an inner-tube, right? Any recommendations for tires around $75 each for a cruiser? My front size is 130/90-16 and the rear is 170/80-15.
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PR3 or PR4 for mostly street riding in Seattle? I had PR3's before and loved them.
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Diggie posted:My bike needs new tires. It has spoked rims, which means I -must- have an inner-tube, right? Any recommendations for tires around $75 each for a cruiser? My front size is 130/90-16 and the rear is 170/80-15. maybe your tires need a new bike?
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Mcqueen posted:PR3 or PR4 for mostly street riding in Seattle? Get the Road 4s you will love them too. clutchpuck posted:Before my Sturgis trip I had some Metzeler Tourace Next tires put on. I sort of have tire regret; should have got the Pilot Roads which I know to be awesome.
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Digital_Jesus posted:maybe your tires need a new bike? That sounds much cheaper and easier than just changing the tires and tubes  .No, but really. I have no idea what I'm looking for as most of the suggestions in this thread are for sport bikes.
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clutchpuck posted:Get the Road 4s you will love them too. Thanks!
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Diggie posted:That sounds much cheaper and easier than just changing the tires and tubes What bike and what kind of riding do you plan on doing? I'm assuming a cruiser and the type of riding would be... crusing? I've heard good things about the michelin commander for crusiers but I don't have any experience with them personally.
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velocross posted:What bike and what kind of riding do you plan on doing? I'm assuming a cruiser and the type of riding would be... crusing? 2001 Suzuki Intruder (VL800), sorry. Forgot to mention that. I commute almost everyday. Obviously I won't be dragging my knee or anything. Just to work and home, hitting back roads on the weekends when I can. Diggie fucked around with this message at 20:41 on Aug 17, 2015 |
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Diggie posted:2001 Suzuki Intruder (VL800), sorry. Forgot to mention that. I commute almost everyday. Obviously I won't be dragging my knee or anything. Just to work and home, hitting back roads on the weekends when I can. http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/dunlop-d404-motorcycle-tire
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Diggie posted:2001 Suzuki Intruder (VL800), sorry. Forgot to mention that. I commute almost everyday. Obviously I won't be dragging my knee or anything. Just to work and home, hitting back roads on the weekends when I can. Shinko Tour Master 230
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Has anyone had any experience with the pilot road 4s on dirt and gravel? I want to get a set, but I know I'll be heading down dirt and gravel roads to get to cottages and camp sites. It will be less than 5% of my riding.
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I've done Road 3s on gravel. They work OK on packed roads. Very iffy if the gravel is loose or if it's wet. Loose gravel result: 
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Aug 18, 2015 01:47
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Snapshot posted:Has anyone had any experience with the pilot road 4s on dirt and gravel? I want to get a set, but I know I'll be heading down dirt and gravel roads to get to cottages and camp sites. It will be less than 5% of my riding. I've done it on my FZ6. It's just the same as any other slick road tire.
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So here's what I noticed on my rear tire a couple days ago, right before I headed home. I've been riding with it like this for who knows how long. Check your tires, kids, and don't be a dummy like me! Also, ignore that awful sticker on the fender. I'm going to scrub it off as soon as I have the opportunity. I ordered some Shinko 777s after having them recommended to me by several local shops and friends. Now to install them myself and be able to ride soon.
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Sep 3, 2015 14:35
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Sweet sticker bro. Loud pipes freedom freedom back brake america back brake freedom pipes loud lives.
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I really like my Shinko 009s so far. They're at least as grippy as the Bridgestone Battlax's I had on there before.
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Digital_Jesus posted:Sweet sticker bro. Loud pipes freedom freedom back brake america back brake freedom pipes loud lives. It was there from the previous owner and I use my front brake. I got the new tires in and replaced them. Why would I ever pay someone 30 bucks a tire?
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Some people are very afraid of changing their oil, let alone a tire.
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I have no idea how to do tires, but I'm gonna learn. What tools would you guys recommend?
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Lynza posted:I have no idea how to do tires, but I'm gonna learn. Do you have a budget? If so: http://www.nomartirechanger.com/Cycle_Hill_Tire_Changer_p/tc-ch100.htm for $400. KLR owner but don't want to use tire irons on tubeless tires? http://www.harborfreight.com/motorcycle-tire-changer-attachment-60810.html plus http://www.harborfreight.com/Manual-Tire-Changer-69686.html plus http://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoweb.htm . About $200. Still need to rig something up to protect your rims from the pure metal bits on the motorcycle adapter. Looks like Mojoblocks are back: http://www.mojotiretools.com/mojoblocks.htm so add another $30 for $230 total. Dish soap, water and an old sponge for lube: free.
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If you're a real cheapass you can just get a pair of good tire irons, cut up plastic containers as rim-savers, and dish soap or windex for lube. I used to break the bead with a wedge-shaped wood block and a long-rear end 2x4 to break the bead (worst part). Involved lots of sweat and swearing. I suppose a lot of people either don't want to bother with all the tools or for people who don't have garages just don't have room for them. And a lot of people don't ride that much, for $200+ worth of tools will get you at least 3 tire changes at shops, for people who ride a few k/yr that's years to break even on equipment and reteaching yourself every time.
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I don't mind spending some money on good tools I can use. We've got 3 bikes to maintain, one spoked and 2 tubeless, so whatever is most versatile is going to be the best bet.
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When I get a garage one day I'm buying one of these. I don't care if it's a waste of money, I still want one. Dealer cost is somewhat reasonable iirc. edit: I will vouch for a Nomar or HF changer though. I've used them on a few occasions to swap between street and race tires, and they work damned well. Beats the hell out of a 2x4 and tire spoons any day. Especially if you're dealing with a stiffer sidewall like a Q3 (you're not, but just for reference). -Inu- fucked around with this message at 23:35 on Sep 17, 2015 |
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Talc powder is your best friend on the tubed tire. Inflate the tube just a bit and rub it down with talc, it'll make things go so much smoother. I didn't use any soap or anything when I did mine, just talc.
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Tubeless are real torture without a machine to help you, I'd recommend the no -mar or something similar
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It is worth the convenience of paying $40 to have both my tires changed by the local guy. Extra $10 for tire disposal? Deal.
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So, what's the current "standard" dunlop non-slick track/race tire these days? Last time I did anything track related, pretty much everyone ran UK D211s, and the 212s had just came out (well, they weren't released to the public yet). I see that there is a GPA-Pro now, are those any good? Or are people still sticking with the UK spec tires?
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D212s as far as I know. They're sweet. I run them on my zX10r.
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GP-A Pro NTEC
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-Inu- posted:So, what's the current "standard" dunlop non-slick track/race tire these days? Last time I did anything track related, pretty much everyone ran UK D211s, and the 212s had just came out (well, they weren't released to the public yet). I see that there is a GPA-Pro now, are those any good? Or are people still sticking with the UK spec tires? I've currently got a set of GPA-pros on my trackbike, very impressed with the feel and grip. Tire wear is incredible (med+ rear, med front) compared to what I was seeing out of bridgestone slicks. Currently four days on them, front still has a good 2 or 3 days left in it and the rear has maybe one. I flipped the rear after the third day to even out wear since every goddamn track around me is clockwise orientation.
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