What tires do you have?

[oh9bolt]

Also, are you able to completely scrub in to the edges the 190s on the track and/or street?

I have 1/4 chicken strips, because I am a chicken. There have been talks about the 190 on here and people have no problem getting rid of the chicken strips.

Keep 180/55R17 and 120/70R17 to best handling... I will install a new Q3s set tomorrow!

Have you owned a Buell long enough to go through a set of tires and try a 190? Or are you just saying it because other people say it.

My bike feels exactly the same with a 190 as it did with a 180.

 

[Route0766]

Is my own opinion. I had the 190s (Michelin CT2s) in one of nine Buells I had in the past and feel no good, again is my own opinion. Do you any technical data the saying 190s are better that 180s? please share the tire brand.

 

[oh9bolt]

I run a 190 Power 2ct, I never said they were better I said they felt the same as far as handling goes.

 

[Route0766]

i just installed the Q3s 180/55ZR17...

A R E A M A Z I N G !

 

[06xbss]

My bike feels exactly the same with a 190 as it did with a 180.

Wonder if it's brand of tire or type of Buell........

My XBSs had a Metzeler M3 190 on the rear when I bought it and I didn't care for the way the bike handled in the corners. Turn in felt "heavy", had to put some effort into initiating the turn.

Put on a Michelin Pilot 180 and it made my bike a lot more nimble, turn in is now effortless.

 

[Pharaoh]

Yup, the heavy turn in is exactly what I don't want. I ran a 190 on my track bike that usually runs a 180 and I didn't like it. Obviously the geometry of the tire is much different and if the bike wasn't designed for a 190, then it will feel odd. However, a lot of racers prefer the 190 for more edge grip, but I'm not a racer, just a TD lover

I think I'll stick with the 180 when I buy my next set of sticky tires for the xb [up]

 

[epion420]

I have angels and they are great tires I ride every day on twistie back roads being my 12 is my daily driver I have at least 3k probly more like 4k not 100% sure cause my speed sensor was out since March but went from Florida to Virginia on them and they nearly looked new still... and I like how you have the wear indicators for the first 100-150 miles. I would buy again. got them both for great price from Coleman powersports Woodbridge Virginia.... cheapest price for tires I have found and with all brands.

 

[bajaraider]

Apologies for restarting an older thread...
I am needing new tires and see the Pirelli Sync is no longer available. I have run through a set of the power pilot 2Ct's and I'd actually prefer the Sync for overall performance. Anyone tried a tire comparable to the old Sync? Are the new Scorpion Trails basically the same tire?

Thanks in advance!

 

[juGGernaut]

My pilot 2ct's lasted over 20k miles before getting to the point of replacement.. daily driver and twisty rides through the summers... best tires imo... I will stick with the pilots.. have the 3's on now and so far so good.

 

[snrusnak]

cooper zeon ltz

 

[wally]

Scorpion Syncs, though they are not being manufactured anymore...

Fitting some Scorpion Trails later this week.

 

[Renegade]

I would love to see a Michelin Pilot Power 2ct last 20,000 miles. It would be one for the record books.

 

[juGGernaut]

I did it... granted I dont have proof or the old tires... I received the bike with 19k miles.. and just replaced them and bikes at about 37k... ok sorry 18k miles on those tires that I know for sure of.. and I know they were on the bike for atleast a year before I got em...

 

[Renegade]

I'm just saying, I had them on a lighter, cbr600rr and only got 12,000 on a front tire. Proper inflation, never cupped. The rears only got 6500 ish miles before showing cords. No burn outs, didn't ride hard, just a daily commuter.

 

[wally]

Finding Perellis was a nightmare...

Long story short: new dealers for South Africa = limited stock at moment...

Ended up with a Metzeler Karoo 3 (170 60/17) as it was all I could find.
Looks pretty cool though!

Hitting the dirt later this afternoon for the whole weekend - can't wait!

OOH, forgot to mention this!
Shop people were really funny!
Fitter came in saying if I knew it was a dual sport/adventure tyre.

I said yes, please go ahead.

Sales lady asked when I went to pay: "Are you taking the Buell off-road?"

 

[Hobes]

Pilot power 3 up front 34 psi is good balance between grip and comfort, PO put a 190 pilot power 2CT but struggling to see why will most likely put a 180 pilot power 3 on. Have pilot power 3 on my TL1000R and they have preformed very well.

 

[jetlee]

Finding Perellis was a nightmare...

Metzeler has been owned by Pirelli since the mid-80's.

Pirelli also moved a lot of production to the Metzeler plant in Germany.

 

[gater]

I run the Michelin Power 2CT they stick like glue. My brother has them on his CBR1000 & he loves them. Those Metzelers look awesome on the XB12X

 

[Sirius815]

I just put a set of Conti Street Attacks on the R1200S. I'm still scrubbing them in, but pretty promising so far. I'll keep you guys updated.

Oh - it had a set of Road Attacks on it before with about 2700 miles on them. Apparently the previous owner never took a corner with the bike, because the chicken strips were HUGE and the centers a little flat spotted. Leads me to believe that the Conti's mileage may not be that great.

The S20s I have on the XB12R are a great tire - lots of grip and even wear. About 1.5k miles on them so far and they still have lots of tread. No real rain experience with them however - I'm a pansy and don't ride in the rain

Ben K.

EDIT: All sizes are 120/70F and 180/55R