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ok guys I am SERIOUSLY due for a set of tires I'm looking at the Dunlop Sportmax Q2's and of course the 2ct's I can get a set of Q2's for like 130$ and round 225$ for the 2ct's opinions on the Q2's any one use em yet? I've read just about every review I could find on em online they seem like some solid tires I know the Q1's aka qualifiers are a popular tire. I can get either set but in a money pinch atm as my moms van took a **** so.. Q2 review by Motorcycle-usa.com
 
The Dunlops won't kill you but I'd never own another set if I could afford Michelin's or Metzlers or Perelli's. Q2's are better than the old stock Qualifiers they used to run but nothing like the other available tires. I'd buy Shinko or Bridgestone Battlax before the Duns.
 
Does anyone run the Michelin Pilot Road tires? I am looking to replace a set of Dunlop D616's on my XB9S. My rear tire needs replaced but the front is hardly worn at all, should I just put another D616 on the rear until the front gets worn (I expect by that time the rear will need replaced again) and then just replace them both? Is it ok to run a partially worn front with a new rear? I don't want to spend the money if it isn't necessary to replace both tires but I don't mind to spend money to be safe. I am looking at the Dunlop Road Smarts and the Avon Storm 2 Ultra Radials as possible options as well. Any input would be appreciated.
 
I just put the pilot road 2ct's on and am very impressed with them. $235 shipped from jakewilson.com with code jw009.

Posted about them here.
 
I just got a Michelin Pilot Power rear installed today, I'm still running a dunlop up front though, as the tread is still in good shape.

I can't wait to get the PP broken in and hit the twistys...
 
The Dunlops won't kill you but I'd never own another set if I could afford Michelin's or Metzlers or Perelli's. Q2's are better than the old stock Qualifiers they used to run but nothing like the other available tires. I'd buy Shinko or Bridgestone Battlax before the Duns.
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Why? I've never run Michelin.... Those Q2 are something special.

I'd compare the Shinko F003RR (ultra soft "corn dogs") to the original Dunlop Qualifier. I got the same mileage out of both and they looked and felt the same profile wise and both were very predictable.
 
I just had a set of Dunlop Roadmaxes fitted on my 09 XB12ss and i am very impressed! Just did a 1000 km trip on twisty roads and they gave me so much confidence to ride them to the edges... I'm pretty sure the next set will be Roadmaxes too. [up]
 
Why? I've never run Michelin.... Those Q2 are something special.
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I stand corrected. The new Q2's are supposed to be great. I guess I've been so turned off from the old 207/208's I didn't do enough homework. The reviews I've seen and read say they're awesome.
 
How long would you say a set of Pirelli Diablos will last if I'm not a real agressive rider.
 
I just bought the pp2ct mich.s just wonder whats the usual price for having them put on?
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Depends where you live. I'm in Southern California where most bastards charge around $80 (hourly rate) for one or two tires.
 
Thanks 07Bolt, nice to know where I'm at on this, have 1700 miles now on my 09ss bought new 3/10.
 
I was a SportTec M1 fan, then switched to BT016s. I'm a Tuber Buell rider and have retired my 01 X1 to track riding only. The 016's are cheap and have great grip and quick warm up. I buy mine through Cycle Gear. As a military guy, I get a discount :D and everyone gets free mount and balance. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Over the winter I purchased a spare set of wheels for Bruiser and I am now looking to wrap them in rubber for the coming riding season. Pretty sure I'm going with pp2ct's and have been shopping around. That shopping leads me to ask a few Questions.
#1 Why are the rear tires ZR rated but not the front? Unless you have the front tire in the air all the time it will be rotating the same speed as the rear, right?
#2 Does air pressure differ for size/brand or is recommended tire pressure for anything you wrap around the wheel?
#3 What difference if any will be noticed between a 60 series vs a 70 series tire on the front? Quicker turn-in, better feedback, less lean angle?
The reason for all of this is I'm tired of wearing out the middle of them when I go for long trips, so I'll have a set of harder compound(sport-touring) for my long adventures and sticky ones for the twisties. Any/all comments/feedback welcome. Razman
 
i just bought myself a Michelin Pilot Power for the rear yesterday, its suposed to arrive sometime this week, hopefully it lives up to all the compliments you guys give it! :)
 
@Raz I can answer question #2: Different tires have different rubber compositions - these compositions directly affect the tires natural stiffness.

However, because no bike is the same weight, I would start at the motorcycle manufacturer's recommendation and then work up or down depending on how the tire behaves and the bike feels. For what its worth (with cars) - less pressure equates to softer ride and more sidewall movement - more pressure does the opposite. To a point of course.

Unless this is incorrect...
 
Sirius- Sounds logical and I was thinking along the same lines. In theory then, it answers #3, in that a 60 series tire would need less pressure because of the shorter sidewall and give the same ride quality.
I still can't understand the ZR rating though. Granted a W rating(168mph), is faster than I'll ever go on Bruiser, but why the difference between front and rear.

LIGHTBULB!!! $$$ Faster sportbikes use the same size rear but not the front. I'm a little slow but I'll catch up! In the corners that is!
Iman, You Will love them, excellent grip wet or dry and feeback is awsome.
Razman;)
 

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