Anyone have any opinions. In the market for new tires, I have heard both bad and good about this tire. The people I ride with swear by the Michellin. Any comments?

 

I ride them, I like them. I will probably continue to use them, I have done track days on them as well, no problems at all.

 

I don't like 'em. I have yet to try the Michelin Pilot Sports, but my bike feels much better with a set of Avon Azaro II's mounted. Just my opinion, I know lots of people that like 'em too.

 

Well for the money, I would go with the bridgestone bt10's. They provide better grip and at a smaller hit on the wallet. Or you could go pilots if money isnt a big deal. For the money the pilots are the shiznit, but i go through tires pretty quick so i use the bt10's. I used the d207r's for several years. Fronts take forever to heat up and the backs wear pretty quickly. They are an ok tire. I have had my bt10's for about a month now and I like em better.

Steven

 

On the Pilots what is the difference between a non hpx and a hpx? I can get the non hpx for $129.00 How long do they last approx?

 

The HPX tires are specially designed for faster, heavier bikes such as the ZX12R or Hayabusa...the speed rating is in excess of 200mph I believe. The non-HPX models are the standard Z-rated sportbike tires.

 

i have been riding for years....and nothing has gave me nore confidence than 207gp 's .... true you do have to warm them up, but after that

 

Pilot Sports. are the best .(ride the softest with hybrid tread pattern) the only dis-advantage is they need time to warm. But clearly all the dudes I ride with will agree. Top dogs rely on Michies. D207 are good if you like to beat and replace and I even think they make a 208s but still. Your life depends on ur rubber. Dont be cheap with your life. BREAK FOR THE ICE-WATER.
Bridgestone BATTLAX BT-010 are decent too. My second choice..