Lets talk tires.....

NeonspeedRT · 10-14-2008, 03:34 PM

Ok,
So i'm in the market for some new tires for my R1 in the next few weeks. In the past I have always stayed with Pirelli or Metzler (same company). My last set of "sport" tires was the Metzler M3's, which I absolutly loved. They lasted over 4000 miles, did great in the straights, and gripped awseome on the corners/sweepers.

My R1 had a fairly new set of Avon tires on it when I bought it. I have about 7500 on them now and they are about ready to be replaced. The Avon's were great on straight roads and in the rain, but not exactly confidence inspiring in the corners. For normal streets, they were fine, but I wouldn't take them to the gap or anything like that.

So i'm thinking about trying one of the newer "dual compound" tires. Specifically the Michelin piliot 2CT's. Anyone have any feedback about them? I would say about 70% of my riding is commuting back and forth to work almost ever day and then some playing and group rides on the weekend.

If not the 2CT's, then what does everyone reccomend? Thanks in advance.

10-14-2008, 03:34 PM	#1
NeonspeedRT At Large Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jax, FL Moto: 2005 R1 Posts: 678	Lets talk tires..... Ok, So i'm in the market for some new tires for my R1 in the next few weeks. In the past I have always stayed with Pirelli or Metzler (same company). My last set of "sport" tires was the Metzler M3's, which I absolutly loved. They lasted over 4000 miles, did great in the straights, and gripped awseome on the corners/sweepers. My R1 had a fairly new set of Avon tires on it when I bought it. I have about 7500 on them now and they are about ready to be replaced. The Avon's were great on straight roads and in the rain, but not exactly confidence inspiring in the corners. For normal streets, they were fine, but I wouldn't take them to the gap or anything like that. So i'm thinking about trying one of the newer "dual compound" tires. Specifically the Michelin piliot 2CT's. Anyone have any feedback about them? I would say about 70% of my riding is commuting back and forth to work almost ever day and then some playing and group rides on the weekend. If not the 2CT's, then what does everyone reccomend? Thanks in advance. __________________ MSF Rider Coach Motorcycle Training Institue Inc "Riding a motorcycle is like playing chess. Anyone can learn the moves, but it takes a lifetime to master the game."