Jamez Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) I'm an average rider and have no plans for track riding.That being said as long as I stick with the major manufacturers ( metzler, michelin, dunlop, pirelli, bridgestone ) I should be fine.I don't believe that I have the skills or will have the skill in the near future to outride my tires so I don't need " the best tires" like everyone else asks. I believe lots of people never actually come near what a tire can handle. I'm realistic and honest so here's what I'm looking for.I'm strictly street but enjoy twistiesI do plan to ride in the rainI don't care about priceI currently have pilot powers and have no issues with them aside from them being nearly worn out.I really want a badass tread design, thanksI have looked at tires online but most of the pictures of the tires are kinda crappy.Mabe I can get a couple decent pics of the tires on ur bikes Edited July 4, 2011 by Jamez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) lol, then pick a tread design from the ones you listed. Those are all great tires with only a few exceptions. Mostly the wear/mileage. Stick with the available sport tires recommended for your bike by the tire manufacturers.edit: btw, the top two rain tires for street are the Dunlop and the Michelin. At least they claim that. Edited July 4, 2011 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie.harris Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I had battleaxe bt-021 tires on my katana and they were awesome. They had around 9k miles when I sold the bike and the rear still had about 40% left and the front was about done. I rode in just about any temp and condition(including snow).Overall good tires that last awhile and are decent for both twisties and durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Pirelli Angel ST's. Sexy tread and are capable for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Dunlop RoadSmarts are amazing. Great grip, long tread life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 So far the battleaxe 021 have the coolest tread Any other suggestions? How r the 021 in the rain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 ContiMotions. Cheap' date=' sticky, decent mileage for the money. You won't out perform them.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granda080 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 ContiMotions. Cheap' date=' sticky, decent mileage for the money. You won't out perform them.[/quote']Agreed. I have these as well. Totally awesome and friendly to the pocketbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) Michelin pilot road two or three , both have good grip, good in the rain and very long life, I have the pr3 on the front and rear of my bike. I have put about 8000 miles on them in the last couple months and there holding up great. I think I can get another 2000 out of the back and maybe 4 or 5000 more from the front. Best tires I have ever ownedand I have tried a bunch of different ones Edited July 4, 2011 by wicked94s10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Pirelli Angel STs are great for twisties for being a sport-touring tire. Excellent in the rain and you can expect well over 7000 miles on the rear. Best in the rain from my experiences.BT-016s don't last a damn compared to anything else I've used.Q2s are IMO the stickiest tire to price ratio. I've got a little over 5000 miles on the rear, guessing about 1000 more. Front is half used. I'll be getting these again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Shinko ravens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Pirelli Angel STs are great for twisties for being a sport-touring tire. Excellent in the rain and you can expect well over 7000 miles on the rear. Best in the rain from my experiences.BT-016s don't last a damn compared to anything else I've used.Q2s are IMO the stickiest tire to price ratio. I've got a little over 5000 miles on the rear, guessing about 1000 more. Front is half used. I'll be getting these again.You have 5000 miles on a Q2? I'm lucky to get 2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I really want a badass tread design, thanksSo far the battleaxe 021 have the coolest tread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Glad in not the only one that noticed that...wtf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 You have 5000 miles on a Q2? I'm lucky to get 2kYou're lucky to get them hot enough to stick on a race track ya goon. I kid, but I am surprised about 5k on a set of Q2'a also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfz.2008 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'm also running the contimotion, motorcycle-superstore.com has pretty good pics of the tire treadsBut I love the ContiMotion first time I had them in the rain was yesterday and they did very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Angel ST's are great tires I've got over 7k on the set I have now and the front will probably last through another rear for my next set I have picked up some Avon Storm 2 ultra they are supposed to be better than the angels we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Glad in not the only one that noticed that...wtfYeaaaaahh. Buying a tire based on cool tread design, hmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Yeaaaaahh. Buying a tire based on cool tread design' date=' hmmmmm. [/quote']All the kewl keeeds are doin it! I'm gonna be nice and not say anything more about this... yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Probably better pick up a set of these too so you can paint that badass tread http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/7PCS-Car-Motorcycle-Tyre-Tire-Tread-Marker-Paint-Pen-1-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45fb7a6286QQitemZ300571845254QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 You have 5000 miles on a Q2? I'm lucky to get 2k He doesnt run a track pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Habi Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I think he is just saying that if the tires are all comparable just get the one with the tread pattern you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'm racist, I only buy black tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I'm racist, I only buy black tires. That kind of talk will get you the banhammer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamez Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 I figured id catch some flak for my comments but if you'll read my original post I explain why I'm looking at treads mostly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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