Tyre question: pilot power ct2

**chrispy121** · 29th June 2008, 18:57

I need some answers please I have two opinions on the pilot power ct 2 some people have told me that the centre is harder than the pilot power and some one else told me the centre is the same and the edges are softer on the ct2. i am currently running a power and want to know what the exact difference is between the standard and ct2

**fatzx10r** · 29th June 2008, 19:01

Originally Posted by chrispy121

I need some answers please I have two opinions on the pilot power ct 2 some people have told me that the centre is harder than the pilot power and some one else told me the centre is the same and the edges are softer on the ct2. i am currently running a power and want to know what the exact difference is between the standard and ct2

the edges are softer

**chrispy121** · 29th June 2008, 19:25

thanks for that two different bike shops and two different answers.
now I know I might get the ct2

**Cajun** · 29th June 2008, 20:38

best information go to michelin site

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/fr...135921&lang=EN

'With a softer rubber mix on the shoulders, the new Pilot Power 2CT will satisfy even the most demanding sport riders.'

done about 10,000kms on the 2cts great tire, found they not as good on the track in wet conditions compared to the normal pp

**Aero165** · 29th June 2008, 20:45

I had some on my last R1 before I sold it. I loved them. They last for ages

**Cr1MiNaL** · 1st July 2008, 22:16

softer on the outside by 15% same as PP's in the centre, Ive got the on the R6...loving them, quick warm ups and awesome grip... greAt on the track too.

**Mort** · 2nd July 2008, 12:00

I have them on my blade... They seem to be wearing very well (6000km so far). Grip is superb even in cold weather. The best thing is the improvement in turn in speed.... makes the bike feel much more agile. I would buy again. recommended.

**scorry** · 2nd July 2008, 12:44

Originally Posted by Mort

I have them on my blade... They seem to be wearing very well (6000km so far). Grip is superb even in cold weather. The best thing is the improvement in turn in speed.... makes the bike feel much more agile. I would buy again. recommended.

wow 6000 km thats impressive, how they looking now?

**Morcs** · 2nd July 2008, 12:47

I also heard that the pilot road 2's are no harder than the 2ct?

**jrandom** · 2nd July 2008, 13:20

Originally Posted by Morcs

I also heard that the pilot road 2's are no harder than the 2ct?

Dunno about that.

Tell you what, though, a PP 2CT front gives noticeably better grip than a PR2 front.

I'm all about the PPs and their fast warmup, good wet grip and tippy profile. Fuckin mint tyres when you've got lots of weight and power to keep stuck to the road. Only drawback is a lack of feel - you have to learn to just trust them.

After wasting a new vanilla PP (not 2CT) 190/50 rear on the GSX1400 with a couple of silly burnouts, I'm about to switch to a 190/55 PP 2CT rear. I look forward to reporting on how it goes. I've loved the 190/55 rear profile on other bikes - I reckon it'll do wonders for Betty.

(Every little bit of extra ground clearance helps, too.)

**mouldy** · 2nd July 2008, 13:35

Originally Posted by Morcs

I also heard that the pilot road 2's are no harder than the 2ct?

Wrong , try road compound in the centre of the rear and Power compounds on the side and centre of the front and even softer on the sides , grippy as a standard power but last a lot longer

**Morcs** · 2nd July 2008, 15:10

Originally Posted by mouldy

Wrong , try road compound in the centre of the rear and Power compounds on the side and centre of the front and even softer on the sides , grippy as a standard power but last a lot longer

cheers Mikey, so $200 for a set?

**klyong82** · 6th July 2008, 18:49

Just replaced the front with a 2CT on the blade....so far riding it in the rain was nice even though its not fully scrubbed in....good tires but will have to see...first time moving from Conti's to Michelin...

**Ocean1** · 6th July 2008, 19:17

FWIW I ran a shore hardness metre across my PP2ct, no measurable difference. Having said that I believe the main difference in compounds is the silicone content, wears better but less sticky.

More than happy with mine, especially in the wet.