Rear tyres:180 or 190? What's your preference?

[klyong82]

10k on sportattacks? Blimey, I never saw more than 6k, front or rear.

I got 10k on the front of my 929 COntisports but correction the rear was only 8k. But everyone knows I ride like a nana!!

wow!!! that's exceptional mileage,but i don't think i'll be expecting that longer life,as i cover some rough roads fairly regularly.

Well the other alternative to PP 2CT is the Pilot Road 2 also dual compound so you will get abit more mileage than the PP 2CT if you are after longevity. Get that suspension sorted then because wrong suspension settings will wear out tyres faster.

I have also noticed the Z6 wearing out fast when it is near its end of life but that was the time I was riding a 1200 V-twin.

[jrandom]

Well the other alternative to PP 2CT is the Pilot Road 2

Nah, fuck that, the PP 2CTs handle so much better that the extra mileage out of the PR2s isn't worth it.

[naphazoline]

What brand & type of tyre are you running on the front?

If you are putting a sticky on on the rear you should have a sticky or sticker front.

metler m3 120/70/17

[naphazoline]

me and my mate have had a play with the suspension tonight,and found it was set up VERY hard.the previous owner weighed about 110-115 kg which is 15-20 kg heavier then myself.no wonder every little bump felt like a hammer in the back .the height was pretty damn close to where it should be,so there was no need to make any adjustments there.

really looking foward to a test ride session tomorrow.have a couple of ideas where to go with the settings if it isn't right.

and i've learnt and understand exactly what it is that we done.a test session should help me understand the effects of the adjustments.

[MSTRS:Me]

All this palaver about PP2ct's and M3s and ContiRaceAttacks and other such sticky performance tyres....can't youse fullas read? The man wants a tyre that he can trust in a variety of conditions, that will last a goodly distance without squaring off and will handle some push in the twisties. He didn't say he wanted to get his elbow down and replace tyres every 2000kms...

[jrandom]

The man wants a tyre that he can trust in a variety of conditions, that will last a goodly distance without squaring off and will handle some push in the twisties.

That'd be the Pilot Powers then.

He didn't say he wanted to... replace tyres every 2000kms

That'd be the Pilot Powers then. See above, 8-10,000km from a set, etc.

[MSTRS:Me]

That'd be the Pilot Powers then.





That'd be the Pilot Powers then. See above, 8-10,000km from a set, etc.

So I should try PP2s when I replace the PR2s? With my lighter, nimbler 750 and superior riding style, I'll get 12-15,000kms and better grip?

[jrandom]

So I should try PP2s when I replace the PR2s?

Definitely. Do give the PP 2CTs a go. I'd say you'll get noticeably superior grip, and about the same mileage.



(Betty's done about 4,000km on her PP 2CTs so far, and they're still looking good.)

[Usarka]

(Betty's done about 4,000km on her PP 2CTs so far, and they're still looking good.)

Do they deterioate with age?

[jrandom]

Do they deterioate with age?

Dunno, but they're sure going to deteriorate with a trackday tomorrow!

[martybabe]

Good thread guys, can ya shed some light on this for me......

I'm running 180s on the back of my GSX1400, stock is 190, I was thinking of changing to 190s because I find the 180s a little too tippy i.e. just think of leaning over and it flops down quick as you like and I can see the advantages of that for super quick changes of direction but personally I like a more controlled, progressive and predictable roll over.

I thought a broader tyre would be the answer, would it? or should I be looking for a rounder profile or both.

Appreciate your input, cheers.

[MSTRS:Me]

I'm running 180s on the back of my GSX1400, stock is 190, I was thinking of changing to 190s because I find the 180s a little too tippy i.e. just think of leaning over and it flops down quick as you like and I can see the advantages of that for super quick changes of direction but personally I like a more controlled, progressive and predictable roll over.

I thought a broader tyre would be the answer, would it? or should I be looking for a rounder profile or both.

Depends on the profile, rather than the 180/190 thing. One brand of 180 may behave like another brand's 190. I liked the difference when I changed from Michelin's Pilot Sport 190 to the Pilot Road 2 180. The tip in is smooth and even. No sudden drop in and not progressively harder the further it leans.

[jrandom]

I'm running 180s on the back of my GSX1400, stock is 190

180s on a 6" rim is bad juju, don't do that again, you're a naughty man.

I found the PR2 190/50s a wee bit slow on the tip in, but PP 2CT 190/50s were just right, like Goldilocks' porridge (and I know even more than McJim does about porridge, believe me).

Currently Betty's wearing a PP 2CT 190/55 rear, and it's... totally super duper as soon as any proper cornering is required, but a waste of money if you're just commuting and touring.

For the GSX1400, I recommend the Pilot Power 2CT 190/50 rear. Try a set today!

[jrandom]

Pilot Road 2... The tip in is smooth and even.

The bike makes a difference, too. 'Smooth and even' steering tyres on a GSX-R750 end up as 'must signal Steering Department several minutes ahead of time' on a GSX1400.

[MSTRS:Me]

180s on a 6" rim is bad juju, don't do that again, you're a naughty man.

There are dozens of tyre width threads scattered through KB - the general consensus is that one step up or down on standard for your rim is not a huge no-no. Obviously going to a different tyre width will alter the inflated tyre's profile so brand/model has a part to play. If only to the rider's handling preference. From a safety angle, it is not a problem.

The bike makes a difference, too. 'Smooth and even' steering tyres on a GSX-R750 end up as 'must signal Steering Department several minutes ahead of time' on a GSX1400.

True, that.