New tires time for my 748

[Das Borgen]

Well, it's time to buy new tires and I decided to do front and rear

I've been doing some research and I narrowed my choices down to the Michelin Pilot Power 2CT or Pilot Power Pure, Continental ContiSportAttack and the Bridgestone Battlax BT016

any input from those who've tried those different tires? convince me to another sport tire?

more importantly for me, where is a good place to get them cheapest online?

I think stock sizes are 120/70/17 and 180/55/17 on the 748...any problem rubbing in upsizing the rear?

I'm a casual rider that doesn t go too crazy on the street. I have my car and the road courses for those thrills for me

my bike

thanks for any help:bow:

[mojocho]

you're on a fine italian work of art. ever consider pirellis? I love my DCIII, but they replaced with Diablo Rosso Corsa or you can try the the Diablo Rossos.

[Das Borgen]

you're on a fine italian work of art. ever consider pirellis? I love my DCIII, but they replaced with Diablo Rosso Corsa or you can try the the Diablo Rossos.

I don t pick mods based on where they come from...I pick them always based on research....my car is german but its tires are british, wheels are japanese, catback is american

I've read a bit on the Diablo Rossos and i'm a bit unsure about them so if you can convince me otherwise

[Das Borgen]

All those tires are great' date=' but I'd refrain from "supersizing" the rear. Stick w/ the stock size, in my opinion. STG sells the 2CTs for $227, shipped. Just bought a set for my bike.[/quote']

interesting....

thanks a lot.....I knew about that site...it was so far back in my mind I forgot the name...I think it was Mike (FiveOh) that told me about it last year!

gonna see you aty the club house any time this year man?

Edited April 17, 2011 by Das Borgen

[natedogg624]

standard pilot powers will do just fine for you too and they are cheaper.

edit: nvm looks like stg has 2ct and PP's near the same price.

[Das Borgen]

methinks I'll end up getting the 016 or the PP2CT or the PPP

[obesityrules]

heard rider discount has the Q2s for around 180 a pair

[mojocho]

I don t pick mods based on where they come from...I pick them always based on research....my car is german but its tires are british, wheels are japanese, catback is american

I've read a bit on the Diablo Rossos and i'm a bit unsure about them so if you can convince me otherwise

ehh...no need to convince you.

You can't go wrong with the 2CTs for sure. STG has the best prices on them. jakewilson.com has good tire prices. OEM parts are overpriced, but tires are well priced.

Personally, I haven't ridden the Pirelli DR's. I've had the old Dunflop 208s that pretty much put me on my ass. I had the Pirelli Strada's. It was their Sport touring model on my YZF600R. Got about 10k miles on them and rode through MANY T-Storms on the highway and never had so much as a slip. of course I rode for the conditions.

Had the Pilot Powers when I got my R1. Not that impressed with them. It would start to slide when I just hit the traction limits. Didn't like that I wasn't getting as much warning.

After that I put on Pirelli DCIII. These baby would send me postcard before it started to reach it's traction limits. I went into a corner too hot once and started to lock up my rear tires. I eased off and she picked up the road and kept on going. Samething when hitting a patch of gravel. It slid and grabbed back up so fast I didn't even realize what happened until it was over.

The new Pirelli DRC is supposed to have a better profile for quicker turn ins which is probably my only complaint on the the DCIII. Also the high price tag could use a new marketing plan.

2CTs and Q2's all have had great reviews. For me, the Pirellis got me out of two potentially expensive and painful situations so I'm a little brand loyal to them.

just my opinion.

[Das Borgen]

ended up picking up the BT016

thanks

[Das Borgen]

who wants to give me a hand mounting tires in Columbus?

[shadyone]

i just put on PP2cts a year ago or so.. very good tire.. highly recommend and Sportbike trackgear has them on the cheap side normally.

[redkow97]

ended up picking up the BT016

thanks

damnit. I would have sold you my take-offs (thousands of street miles left in them) for $80...

[BMMW]

who wants to give me a hand mounting tires in Columbus?

You live South ... that's too bad. 2 beers gets you 2 tire changes up North.

[Bad324]

You live South ... that's too bad. 2 beers gets you 2 tire changes up North.

annnnd duely noted

[conn-e-rot]

www.compacc.com

[Das Borgen]

new rubber is on

AND

[RFM]

I just wanted to say that GIF is awesome. Thank you.

[Das Borgen]

I just wanted to say that GIF is awesome. Thank you.

thanks!

It'd be funnier if it really happened.

party pooper

Edited April 29, 2011 by Das Borgen