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I need to buy new tyres and can't decide what to get.

Or should I just stay with what i'm using now?
I'm currently running a Bridgestone BT016 rear and Michelin Pilot Road 2 front(hard to find now), it's a weird combo(as people have told me) but feels very stable thru corners, the front just turns in real easy and the rear is super grippy

I was looking at the new Michelin Power Pure or the Pirelli Diablo Rosso. They are both on special at Bikebiz for about $440. Has anyone used these or have any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance

go the pilot Pure.

people rave about them, they are new version of the old foolproof pilot powers.

i can throw some 2 (track) day old Racetecs at you if you wanted to give them a try... like new in the centre and only 'worn' at the edges

i usually throw them on the roadie... or sell them on for cheap

Have you had a look at the Metzler Sportec M3? Weldo has them on his 07 ZX10 and rates them higher the Dunlop Qualifyer. I also have them on the ZRX. I cant fault them.

The Metzler Racetech Interact,Comp K is in the same league as the Pilot Pure. Both look scary for all weather riders....

Whickle wrote: Weldo has them on his 07 ZX10 and rates them higher the Dunlop Qualifyer.

I have never heard anyone like the Dunlop Qualifer version 1 so it wouldnt be hard to beat

I'd be going the round black ones for sure but make sure they're the ones with the hole in the middle ..

Richo wrote:I'd be going the round black ones for sure but make sure they're the ones with the hole in the middle ..

Yeah Jus, I agree with Richo............................

Tyres are like arseholes everyone has them................. Trouble is everyone has a different opinion of them

Get what your happy with and get them as cheap as you can.......... If you choose any of the Bridge's, you will find it hard to beat Whites, but it might mean a run to Ingleburn on a Thursday evening to get them.... http://www.wrp.net.au/

ijuschill wrote:I need to buy new tyres and can't decide what to get.

Or should I just stay with what i'm using now?
I'm currently running a Bridgestone BT016 rear and Michelin Pilot Road 2 front(hard to find now), it's a weird combo(as people have told me) but feels very stable thru corners, the front just turns in real easy and the rear is super grippy

I was looking at the new Michelin Power Pure or the Pirelli Diablo Rosso. They are both on special at Bikebiz for about $440. Has anyone used these or have any other recommendations?

Thanks in advance

Hey mate, what are you fitting them to? What will you use them for? Rossos are a good sport touring tyre on my 1098, the Pures have more grip but wear faster, they dont look like lasting like the Powers either, so, if putting on something with less horsepower go the Pures or if you want mileage go the Rossos, i had 5500k approx on rosso on rear of Duc, the only problem was wheel spin. both are good tyres. And both are being sold cheap at the moment, stock up i say.

A.E.

HYPE wrote:i can throw some 2 (track) day old Racetecs at you if you wanted to give them a try... like new in the centre and only 'worn' at the edges

i usually throw them on the roadie... or sell them on for cheap

Thanks mate that sounds like a bargain I can't refuse

Richo wrote:I'd be going the round black ones for sure but make sure they're the ones with the hole in the middle ..

Helpful Richo, real helpful

Wattie wrote:go the pilot Pure.

people rave about them, they are new version of the old foolproof pilot powers.

Thanks Wattie was going to get this ones but then Wade offered his ones so took them. Will try them next time or might try the new Pirelli's http://www.pirellityre.com/web/motorcycle/tyres/diablo_rosso_corsa/default.page

Are you saying that there's No more pilot road 2???????????????????/?

Can't remember I think someone told me or heard a rumor or they couldn't get any into the country atm or I could be totally wrong someone more informed than me could tell you.

I hope they aren't gone for good.... I'm only just starting to like them!

Check with BMW dealer...They are OEM tyres for some of the range.

Blurr wrote:

Whickle wrote: Weldo has them on his 07 ZX10 and rates them higher the Dunlop Qualifyer.

I have never heard anyone like the Dunlop Qualifer version 1 so it wouldnt be hard to beat

The old Mk 1 OEM Qualifiers fitted to many kawasakis were undeniably shithouse. But I liked the normal Mk 1 that were *not* OEM dunnies......these were fine, good grip and good wear.

Supafrog - finding any Michelins can be difficult, let alone PR2's !

macadams...no contest...