what tires for the summer?
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what tires for the summer?
since its almost summer.. and i will be needing to replace my front tire.. i was wondering if there was a better tire to use during summer time.. and if it doesnt matter.. then which tire would you recommend for going up and down the canyon?
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Squad1)
I've ridden on about 11 different tires among four different brands...
out of all those, for the street I would go with 120/180 pilot power sports.
warmed up quicker, had quicker turn in, better stability, and prediction than all the other street tires i rode on.
and by comparison, the regular michelin pilot sports are the worst tires out of all the tires i've ridden on.
out of all those, for the street I would go with 120/180 pilot power sports.
warmed up quicker, had quicker turn in, better stability, and prediction than all the other street tires i rode on.
and by comparison, the regular michelin pilot sports are the worst tires out of all the tires i've ridden on.
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Squad1)
yeah big time. dont mis match tires ... especially if the front is worse than the rear... thats the worser of the two worses! you can get a set of powers for like $220 or something..
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Re: what tires for the summer? (immortal)
hmm.. thats why maybe sometimes i feel like it wont grab.. and i cant get any lower.
well the tires arent that bad.. but its the installation..
well the tires arent that bad.. but its the installation..
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Re: what tires for the summer? (immortal)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by immortal »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've ridden on about 11 different tires among four different brands...
out of all those, for the street I would go with 120/180 pilot power sports.
warmed up quicker, had quicker turn in, better stability, and prediction than all the other street tires i rode on.
and by comparison, the regular michelin pilot sports are the worst tires out of all the tires i've ridden on.
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wow thats interesting i have pilot sports on and i dont mind them too much..but they are kinda all ive ever known. they seem to heat up well...
Ive wanted powers for like 3yrs now but never have the money
out of all those, for the street I would go with 120/180 pilot power sports.
warmed up quicker, had quicker turn in, better stability, and prediction than all the other street tires i rode on.
and by comparison, the regular michelin pilot sports are the worst tires out of all the tires i've ridden on.
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wow thats interesting i have pilot sports on and i dont mind them too much..but they are kinda all ive ever known. they seem to heat up well...
Ive wanted powers for like 3yrs now but never have the money
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Mag00n)
just shows preference 
after riding on good tires, riding on the pilot sports felt like i was sliding on ice. i had no confidence in my bike!
powers instill confidence in your riding.
after riding on good tires, riding on the pilot sports felt like i was sliding on ice. i had no confidence in my bike!powers instill confidence in your riding.
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Re: what tires for the summer? (immortal)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by immortal »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just shows preference after riding on good tires, riding on the pilot sports felt like i was sliding on ice. i had no confidence in my bike!
powers instill confidence in your riding.</TD></TR></TABLE>
how long do they last?
after riding on good tires, riding on the pilot sports felt like i was sliding on ice. i had no confidence in my bike!powers instill confidence in your riding.</TD></TR></TABLE>
how long do they last?
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Kyles ej1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kyles ej1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ill be on power races this summer 
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im looking for a something thats good with canyons.. and freeway miles..
</TD></TR></TABLE>im looking for a something thats good with canyons.. and freeway miles..
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Squad1)
Hate to tell ya that not your rubber on the shoulders, it's rubber off the tarmack... Hey, I can still still see the michelin Man on the edges
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Squad1)
+1 for pilot powers
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Squad1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well the tires arent that bad.. but its the installation..</TD></TR></TABLE>
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It's $10 per tire at cycle gear
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Squad1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well the tires arent that bad.. but its the installation..</TD></TR></TABLE>
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It's $10 per tire at cycle gear
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Re: what tires for the summer? (MSchu)
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Hate to tell ya that not your rubber on the shoulders, it's rubber off the tarmack... Hey, I can still still see the michelin Man on the edges </TD></TR></TABLE>
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and i wasnt posting the picture to be 'cool' was just illustrating that they heat up. Im going to get some powers soon.
Hate to tell ya that not your rubber on the shoulders, it's rubber off the tarmack... Hey, I can still still see the michelin Man on the edges
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and i wasnt posting the picture to be 'cool' was just illustrating that they heat up. Im going to get some powers soon.
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Mag00n)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mag00n »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> i was posting the picture to be 'cool' </TD></TR></TABLE>
what? who said that? i totally didn't just make that up or anything...
what? who said that? i totally didn't just make that up or anything...
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Re: what tires for the summer? (MSchu)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MSchu »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Diablo Corsa's 
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My bike has pilot powers on it now, but I'll need new ones in the next month or so, have you ridden PPs and if so how do you feel they compare to the Diablos as I was thinking about maybe getting some of those...
</TD></TR></TABLE>My bike has pilot powers on it now, but I'll need new ones in the next month or so, have you ridden PPs and if so how do you feel they compare to the Diablos as I was thinking about maybe getting some of those...
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Re: what tires for the summer? (Chris y0!)
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It's $10 per tire at cycle gear</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah but im an hour & half away from them.. so plus $30 for gas..
It's $10 per tire at cycle gear</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah but im an hour & half away from them.. so plus $30 for gas..
