what tires???

[Jcroz91]

bought my bike friday (07 GSXR 750). its going to need some new tires over winter. what kind is best? i dont plan on going to the track much. just good ol' street riding. any tips?

[stargazer]

Pirelli Diablos Stradas, little harder wear compound in the center of the tire. Softer on the sides for grip traction.Rated to 149mph+ Best prices I've found are at Iron Pony, mail order. See if there's someone local that will mount them for you. I pay a friend of mine $15.00 a wheel for mounting on an air assisted changer that has protected spoons. Avoids wheel scratches

[4DAIVI PAI2K5]

i like my conti street attacks

[MidgetTodd]

I always run race takeoffs they usually only have 20-22 laps on them and are sticky as hell the big bonus though is you get a 350 - 500 set of tires for 150 or less and usually get 2000 - 3000 street miles out of them

but thats me some people dont like this practice but there are a bunch of us here that do powerones are my choice

[stargazer]

This also is a good idea esp. on a budget.Never done it but several guys I ride with do. You might consider type of riding you will do and how far you will ride. Although 2 of my buddies rode all the way to N.H. last year on race take-offs.

[e-flores]

TA DA!!!!

http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=37110

[Jcroz91]

is it worth the difference to get the better compound? like i know that have kinds that are like DR's and some that are just like all season tires. is it worth it to bump up to the better tires?

also. what brands should i stay away from?

[RSVDon]

Right now STT-Guy is running a deal on Michelin Pilot Powers. They're $252 shipped for a 120/70 front and 180/55 rear. That's a damn good price for those tires. If I had the money, I'd be all over them.

[EagleCock]

sweet thread brah. will def read again

[MidgetTodd]

you dont want a all season tire on a gixxer unless your just gonna ride on the freeway

[wrillo]

is it worth the difference to get the better compound? like i know that have kinds that are like DR's and some that are just like all season tires. is it worth it to bump up to the better tires?

also. what brands should i stay away from?

all of the major tire manf. have their good and bad. Tires matter 100X more on a bike than a car, you will definitely notice the difference between mediocre and good tires on a sportbike.

Edited January 20, 2010 by wrillo

[rusty]

bridgestone bt 003 $ 240 at iron pony

[stargazer]

That is a smokin' deal on the Pilots, but still a $100 more than takeoffs. Depends riding in the rain? Who is STT-guy?

[Jcroz91]

yeah i would imagine a tire would make a big difference on a bike over a car. just not sure if soft compunds get eaten fast like DR's on a car.

[wrillo]

yeah i would imagine a tire would make a big difference on a bike over a car. just not sure if soft compunds get eaten fast like DR's on a car.

yes. race take-offs will last you approx 1/2 as long as a street orientated sport tire

[redkow97]

Pilot Powers are the single best NEW tires for the money. period.

if you don't ride aggressively on the street, trackday takeoffs will still have a lot of center meat on them. I wouldn't ride a race compound on the street, simply due to the heat cycling. Street tires are made to deal with being hot, then cooling down and repeating often.

if the tire has a bare shoulder new, I wouldn't want it on a street bike. no wet traction, and probably a softer compound than I want or need.

[stargazer]

And your tread of choice?

[stargazer]

Oh yeah, not to sway your decision or anything but think of the contact patch of thos tires. As your speed increases that contact patch gets a bit smaller. Don't skimp on tires and brakes.

[Jcroz91]

Oh yeah, not to sway your decision or anything but think of the contact patch of thos tires. As your speed increases that contact patch gets a bit smaller. Don't skimp on tires and brakes.

how much would a good set of tires run me? for both

[Dubguy85]

260 if you buy the pilot powers from STT-Guy

[MidgetTodd]

that pilot power sale price is good, if I wasnt running takeoffs Id run the powers

[Jcroz91]

that pilot power sale price is good, if I wasnt running takeoffs Id run the powers

how long is this lil deal running? i wont need tires for a month or so

[MidgetTodd]

yea what papa said just get em if you want em theyre not gonna spoil or anything

[RFM]

Shinko's are a good deal for the money...

[Jcroz91]

yea what papa said just get em if you want em theyre not gonna spoil or anything

i dont have the $ right now... i just bought the bike on friday. im kinda broke