ridein Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I need a new set of tires for my Aprilia are these's good.I was thinking about Dunlop Q'2's...I am a new rider i have Bridgestone's bt021 on it now...http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/3290274912.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twowheelsnake Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I hate dunlops, but that's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Those are good, and not a hateful pricetag. Q2's are good stuff too but cost a bit more than this guy is asking. Never ran these myself, but friends boast they're good rubber. I just got about 500 miles on my Q2's and like them so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tash566 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Depends on what your riding style is, i prefer the Dunlop Roadsmart tires, I've gotten about 8k miles on these with very little wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Depends on what your riding style is, i prefer the Dunlop Roadsmart tires, I've gotten about 8k miles on these with very little wear.Damn 8k on roadsmart? i got like 2k and the rear is shot. And have zero faith in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I just swapped out a set of Roadsmarts on mine for the Q2's. Think I got about 3.5-4k'ish out of the rear. The dual compound does tolerate some highway abuse and I didnt think they hooked bad in the corners either. I plan on getting another set for daily beatings, just scuffing in the Q2's for next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 The Midget runs the Q2's and seems to like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner75 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I got 5300 on my Roadsmart IIs Ill need new tires in the spring. Plan on going with some Continental Road Attack IIs. Better Compound then Dunlop bout the same price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 (edited) $199 for a set of Pilot Powers is a decent deal. These are sport tires so dont expect them to last as long as a PR2 or Roadsmart. -- If I was needing tires I would grab them. I have a PP in the front and like it. --Got about 2800 on a rear Roadsmart and around 2k on a PP front. Plenty of tread left.-- I never have a front and a rear wear out at the same time. For sport tires, I typically get 5300 on the front and 3300 on the rear. Kinda experimenting with the Roadsmart in the rear if I can get double the miles, I'll be happy. Edited October 17, 2012 by mello dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Use this as your tire price reference as they are generally best prices I find.....http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Motorcycle+TiresI would pass on those for $200. They are ok tires and I would offer $150 or lower. As a new rider your not going to out use them. Q2's are significantly better tires and I got decent mileage out of mine on a 600. If you can get them at a better price I say go for it. If not buy PP2Ct's as they will offer better mileage and grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoblick Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 im with Mykill on the pricing on those.id offer $150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I might try these. I hv 6k on the original bt16 and like them. Plus the bt16 pros hv a longer wear life.http://www.cyclegear.com/eng/categories/tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Q2 is the best street tire for 2012 so far.... too many reasons to list! Should be around 240 a set shipped to your door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 pilot road 2's, my child. everyone i talked to loves them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 Q2 is the best street tire for 2012 so far.... too many reasons to list! Should be around 240 a set shipped to your door!I concur. I am about halfway through my first set on the litrebike at 2300 miles. I find them to be very predictable. I like them better than the Michelin Power Pures I had last. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted October 17, 2012 Report Share Posted October 17, 2012 I raced on Q2's last year. Great tires.I did track days on Pilot Powers prior to using Q2's. Also great tires. I can only personally vouch for them being good up to a fast "I" pace, but I'm sure they would have been fine in Advanced as well. I know many of the STT coaches used to run the rears in "A" because they were cheaper, and lasted a bit longer.No sport-biased tire is going to last longer than a sport-touring tire though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSparky Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 my pps weren't confidence inspiring at all. now, i'm not a track day rider, so my word is pretty much useless. they did last me a season and a half though. commuting every day it was above freezing, and some under, if it was dry. don't ask miles cuz i have no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tash566 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 Damn 8k on roadsmart? i got like 2k and the rear is shot. And have zero faith in them. I tend to put 400-600 miles a week and i'm not hard on the bike so yeah that is accurate mileage. I just sold the bike and the guy was pleasantly surprised by the life i had left on them. I'd buy another set for the replacement bike when it's delivered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 I ran a set of pilot powers in a race in 09, loved those tires. I hear a ton of good things about the Q2s but never tried them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 I have PP 2 cts on right now and I like them. Unfortunately since I am a NEO rider, I slab it a fair amount. I've got about 2400 miles on them right now and the center still looks pretty good. That's with a hot ride from Columbus to Cleveland. With that said, my next tire is going to be a Q2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohdaho Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 Love my Q2s for double duty track and street when I road street. For street only, I loved my Roadsmart rear. Good combo of grip and longevity. NinjaNick has a zx14 and tears through the country backroads with Roadsmarts no issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 s20, awesome grip and confidence inspiring. Little less on the life if slabbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 ^^you tried the pr2's yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 holy crap! That bike really does eat tires. I've got 3-4k on mine and they are barely worn*insertBADcanthaulthemailjokehere* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbot Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 tire worn badly on the center or sides or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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