[slam150]

what are your opinions? i want to get some new, soft compound tires, a buddy has some michelin powers for sale and im thinking about buying them, but i would like your opinion on what the best tire is for street/twisties?

 

[R1up0n1]

what are your opinions? i want to get some new, soft compound tires, a buddy has some michelin powers for sale and im thinking about buying them, but i would like your opinion on what the best tire is for street/twisties?

go with the powers they seem to be the best of the best! next in line go with the Pirelli Diablo's:2cents:

 

[jeeps84]

go with the powers they seem to be the best of the best! next in line go with the Pirelli Diablo's:2cents:

:withstupi They are hard to beat till you go full race.:2cents:

 

[slam150]

what is the best pressure for the powers to be ran at when riding in the twisties.

 

[jeeps84]

what is the best pressure for the powers to be ran at when riding in the twisties.

That will depend mostly on your preference, road temp, air temp and how hard you ride. Personally, I keep mine about 36 front and 34 rear. Have to keep check much much more in winter. The temp flux seems to drain air out of tires.

 

[slam150]

so i guess i will buy some powers and run with them to see how they feel, i hope they feel good and grip the road better then the stock tires that same with the bike.

 

[jeeps84]

I'm sure you will be happy with them.

 

[Gas Man]

I'm sure you will be happy with them.

Oh yes!! Powers are the best! :2cents:

I always ran mine 2 lbs under suggested by bike manufacture... but its all personal feel!

 

[slam150]

well, let me just give you guys my opinion on what I am looking for.

I need a tire that is soft compound, will heat up quickly, and will stick to the road very well. i dont trust many tires basically because its hard for me to trust any tire with my life.

so, i want the best street tire "money no option" i dont want to worry about the tire ever sliding out from under me.

is this a reality?

 

[R1up0n1]

well, let me just give you guys my opinion on what I am looking for.

I need a tire that is soft compound, will heat up quickly, and will stick to the road very well. i dont trust many tires basically because its hard for me to trust any tire with my life.

so, i want the best street tire "money no option" i dont want to worry about the tire ever sliding out from under me.

is this a reality?

pilot powers, or the pirelli diablo super corsa's

 

[jeeps84]

is this a reality?

Not really!
Shiot happens. They are top notch in all performance. Only better would be full out race tires. I don't recommend using them on the street because the heat cycle to quick and lose traction after to many rounds.:2cents:

 

[marko138]

Whats the average milage you guys are getting out of the michelin's? I've got Dunlop 208's on mine now...bout time for a new set.

Also, what are you paying for them...I found them at MAWonline.com for right around what I remember paying for the 208's. $91 front/$121 rear.

 

[DLIT]

Metzeler came out with some new ones that could chalenge the Powers. they're called Sportec M3's but I think they're much more expensive than the Powers. Similar tread pattern though. Can't go wrong with Powers. i got metzeler Sportec M1's now. Can't complain. my next ones will be the M3's or Powers (whichever is cheaper).

 

[Back _Marker]

well, let me just give you guys my opinion on what I am looking for.

I need a tire that is soft compound, will heat up quickly, and will stick to the road very well. i dont trust many tires basically because its hard for me to trust any tire with my life.

so, i want the best street tire "money no option" i dont want to worry about the tire ever sliding out from under me.

is this a reality?

just find the cheapest race compound tires you can afford. race compounds are softer than street tyres and they do not last as long. since you don't plan on track riding, then any manufacturer with race compound will do you fine. trust me, you will not reach the peak potential of race compound tyres on the street. if you ask a racer, they will choose whatever tyre company pays the most in contingency money.

-a|ex

 

[jeeps84]

just find the cheapest race compound tires you can afford.-a|ex

I dot like'em on the street for the average knee dragger. After you heat them up to many times. (they may still have plenty of tread) They start to get greasy. The performance street compounds are way better suited for the varying heat cycles of street ridding. With that said. I rarely even use race compound on track days. The street tiers are sufficient.
I do agree, I doughty that you will find much difference from brand to brand on much more than price for performance street tires or race tires.