PrincessPratt Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 OK so I was informed on Sunday that I need a new back tire for my bike! Boo!!!! Anyhoo, as you are all aware I always ask for people's opinions and frankley I know nothing about tires so I'm starting my research here. I'm gonna purchase front and back together. I know I've said this b/f but I WILL be doing several track days this next season (school & boards r done...yah....and GSXRnurse FINALLY got some leathers!) so what do u all think would be a good set of tires. I'm aware that if I do track days frequently I will probably be purchasing tires more often but i want something durable. :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 get the pilot power 2 CTs fo sho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 get the pilot power 2 CTs fo shoDidn't we just have a date on Facebook Kevin??? Thanks. What's ur rationale for those types??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 or the new BT016's. good for several novice trackdays and a good amount of street riding! oh and theyre cheap. 247 shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 or the new BT016's. good for several novice trackdays and a good amount of street riding! oh and theyre cheap. 247 shipped.How much does it cost to get tires mounted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 IMO durable and track tires dont go together well. Get anything Pirelli and u wont be let down. Honestly buy takeoffs for the street and track u will save mass$$$$$ and always have the best of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Didn't we just have a date on Facebook Kevin??? Thanks. What's ur rationale for those types???Decent lasting compound and GREAT traction for track and street... And yes, we did just have a nice little one on one time on facebook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 or the new BT016's. good for several novice trackdays and a good amount of street riding! oh and theyre cheap. 247 shipped.+1 battle axe's for the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Oh, and did i mention you'll get a ton more life outta em compared the 2CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmako777 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 corsa III's are what im throwing on the bike this winter for next spring. ive seen corsa's come back from a track day on jermattaks bike and they held up great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 1 vote pilot power or pilot power 2 ct (for baller status) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 No offense, but until you actually do a track day and improve your speed and conering, a regular set of pilot powers will do you just fine. save the extra $20-$40 and do not buy the 2ct.I did 3-4 track days on a set of regular Pilot powers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 plus 1 to flounder. you won't be able to tell a difference between the two (no offense) unless you are a seasoned track veteran. good ol regular pilot powers will do you just fine. sportbiketrackgear.com free shipping and to your door in a day. look to yota for your mounting needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 No offense, but until you actually do a track day and improve your speed and conering, a regular set of pilot powers will do you just fine. save the extra $20-$40 and do not buy the 2ct.I did 3-4 track days on a set of regular Pilot powers.No offense Aaron.....I know I'm slow! that's why I was asking everyone's opinion on what to buy. I didn't want to spend money I didn't need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 i think next next year you will be fine with 2ct's but until then PP's are your most efficient buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I wasnt saying you were slow. I was saying that you will never notice a difference between the two and should save the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 i love my contis! held up great for track and street use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandova Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 What's the price range you are wanting to stay in? For the best deal I think that Pirelli's last long (Pirelli Diablo's). I am now a huge fan of the Battlax 16 tires on my suzuki. They may not last long though??? The Pirelli's can hold their own on the track too. Never riden on a Conti or a Michelin power. I have never heard anyone complain about a Michelin Pilot Power other than they don't get high miles, but you'll have that with a sticky tire. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I got GREAT mileage outta my powers. I did a few track days and rode a full season on one set. I rode alot on the street too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandova Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I got GREAT mileage outta my powers. I did a few track days and rode a full season on one set. I rode alot on the street too.That's pretty good then! my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 i love my contis! held up great for track and street useHow about you ask nick about Conti's at the track. I do believe they cost him a bike and an ambulance ride. POS IMO for track use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessPratt Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 What's the price range you are wanting to stay in? For the best deal I think that Pirelli's last long (Pirelli Diablo's). I am now a huge fan of the Battlax 16 tires on my suzuki. They may not last long though??? The Pirelli's can hold their own on the track too. Never riden on a Conti or a Michelin power. I have never heard anyone complain about a Michelin Pilot Power other than they don't get high miles, but you'll have that with a sticky tire. Good luck!It's not really the price range per se. I just want quality tires that are going to last and serve their full purpose. Everyone that's ridden with me know that I am extremely slow in the corners (b/c I'm scared still after 6 years of riding) but on straits I will top out my bike. I do alot of riding back and forth to work in the summer but I really want to get to the track SEVERAL times this next season. I'm not going to be tearing it up in the corners and wearing down my tires unless for some reason i get an epiphany and correct my fear of corners. Thus, I want something with quality that will get me through at least my first track day. B/C if for some reason I find I love the track days i will switch my suzuki over to a track bike only (b/c its such a pain in the butt to make it track ready and i'm lazy like that) and purchase a liter bike for the street. I know that's wordy but I'm extremely long winded. I may go with flounder's suggestion???? He's been on the track tons and I assume he is somewhat cost conscious, right? hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 the powers or the 2 cts will be fine for ya. If your want to ride the track, 2 CTs are a better choice in my opinion for a few dollars more. If I know I have stickier tires, I tend to be more confident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natedogg624 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 or we could just buy her PP's and tell her they are 2ctssame thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Bridgestones FTW!! I like Aarons suggestion to go with bt016....triple compound will give you lots of life in the middle and plenty of grip on the edges! Cheap too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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