Tire recommendations?

[Raisingicarus]

I'm looking to get a new set of tires while some good deals are available but am not sure what to get. I am trying to decide between the Dunlop Sportmax Q2's and the Bridgestone Battleax BT-016's. I've noticed that my stock Pirellis feel a bit squirmy on the track and in the corners. I do a fair amount of all around road riding and also take my bike to the track often. Any recommendations for what to get for my XB12S?

 

[ajgerdes]

motorcycle-superstore.com is have a sale on their michelin tires. They are 40% off then when you get to the checkout you add a promo code and you get another 10% off. I picked up a Pilot Power for 105 shipped. Cant beat that in my opinion. I have Pirelli tires on my other bike and they also feel a little squirmy but the pilots feel very planted to the road

 

[chrispudd]

I agree with the pilots. Just put em' on a couple weeks ago, fantastic tire.

 

[bobaganoosh]

i agree too with the pilot power got about 1000 miles on mine there awesome and they are the best looking tire too in my opinion

 

[dallasb]

What kind of tread life are you guys seeing out of the pilot powers? I know it all depends on the style of riding just looking for an average.

 

[BBuddy]

good questions. I'm wondering about best all around street performance + mileage for the buck.

 

[bobaganoosh]

mine got only about 1000-1500 miles so i cant really say. i'm already starting to get a slight flat spot in the middle but it is the single compound tire. i should have gotten the dual compound with the harder rubber in the midle, im sure it would last alot longer

 

[dallasb]

I can't complain too much I have 7k on my stock tires. They are almost to the wear bar so plenty of tread left to last until next riding season. I figure I can get ~8k out of them before they will be past the wear bar.

 

[mowgoli84]

Pilots! I think there's a reason why almost every track junkie I know runs Michelin tires!

 

[xbMarksx]

I run Pilot Pure. GREAT tire.
Here are a couple of pics, 3500 mi. 4 trackdays. No flat spot, even wear and good mileage for me.

 

[Raisingicarus]

Awesome advice so far, will have to give the Pilots a look.

 

[lvn2wheels]

Just put the Q2's on, and I love them. I have them on my F4i as well. Great handling tire with unbelievable grip. They are a dual comound tire, so hopefully I wont get the flat spot from the commutes. You can find them on sale everywhere.

 

[skizzy]

Dunlop Q2

http://www.compacc.com

I got these shipped to me $212 for the pair.

 

[dallasb]

Anyone tried the Road 2's? It looks like they will get better mileage out of the tires than the 2CT's. I do alot of commuting so that is why I'm so concerned about how long they will last.

 

[Alfatango1]

My rear is a standard pilot power and I just got a 2CT that I have to mount this week. I got about 5,000 miles on a Dunlop recently.

 

[Pockets]

I had PP's on my 636 and LOVED them. Lasted a good 5-6k before the wear bar. Commuted 1.5hrs one way and never had a problem. Fast warm up too. Hate the stock Pirellis right now.

 

[Miami78]

Dallas - I'm on the road2's right now, have a little over 3k miles on them and love them! Commute 50+ freeway miles a day all week and get sporty with them on the weekends; they are holding up excellently and showing very little wear. Will be getting the same tires again when these finally wear out.

 

[Stevenc150]

Good Read: Huge Tires Review

 

[redrider]

Just ordered PP 2ct from motorcycle Superstore they were $206 to my door cant wait to have a good set of tires under me again thanks for the heads up! [up]