New Tires

orng99r6 · 08-21-2012, 08:57 AM

So I am trying to decide which tires to put on my bike. Looking at the Michelin 2ct and the Michelin Pure or maybe Bridgestone BT016pro's. Any other suggestions and or comments. Thanks in advance. Trying to keep it affordable but good as well.

KTM690smc · 08-21-2012, 09:24 AM

I have the power pure on my bike, i like it so far. Only have 1000 miles on it so i cant comment on longevity but it grips really good. Haven't had one slip yet. Just rode home in the rain and it didn't give me any trouble.

tims007 · 08-21-2012, 11:57 AM

Pr3......ftw

Yamacrab · 08-21-2012, 12:07 PM

You didn't mention what type of riding you will be doing. That's the number 1 factor in determining your options.

MOTOGPwannabe · 08-21-2012, 12:12 PM

Why not Q2's? or S20 ......also the tire i am seriously considering... hoping for a bit longer life with same grip in corners as the Q's

koorbloh · 08-21-2012, 12:32 PM

are you fast enough to need a sport tire (hint, you're not if you don't already have a tire brand preference)

get a multi-compound sport touring tire with hard rubber down the middle, and softer to the edges for cornering

brand and model don't matter.

Grantizzle · 08-21-2012, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by Yamacrab

You didn't mention what type of riding you will be doing. That's the number 1 factor in determining your options.

Hush you with your sensible thinking.

mfrankpdx · 08-21-2012, 01:27 PM

I would go with a 190/55 and a 120/70.

D1ssent1ent01 · 08-21-2012, 01:46 PM

Best bang for your buck. 003's $119. rear - $103. front

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...re#reviews_tab

Mic · 08-21-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by koorbloh

are you fast enough to need a sport tire (hint, you're not if you don't already have a tire brand preference)

get a multi-compound sport touring tire with hard rubber down the middle, and softer to the edges for cornering

brand and model don't matter.

You're on a roll today with your words of wisdom. I'm starting to wonder if you are drinking on the job.

koorbloh · 08-21-2012, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Mic

You're on a roll today with your words of wisdom. I'm starting to wonder if you are drinking on the job.

I haven't drank at work since Friday.

crippy · 08-21-2012, 04:45 PM

Both the s20's and q2's are great tires. The s20 will be cheaper and the q2 will wear longer. I liked the handling of the s20 slightly better. My $.02

orng99r6 · 08-21-2012, 09:03 PM

Originally Posted by koorbloh

are you fast enough to need a sport tire (hint, you're not if you don't already have a tire brand preference)

get a multi-compound sport touring tire with hard rubber down the middle, and softer to the edges for cornering

brand and model don't matter.

Well, I have never bought tires for a bike. My R6 had Pirreli's on it for 2 years, never needed replacement. As far as I know they handled well but then again the ZX10 is a pig compared to the R6. The ZX was new and had factory Battalax which have never instilled very much confidence in me and others I know with the same tires feel the same way. So how could I have a preference. Lol....

koorbloh · 08-22-2012, 07:47 AM

Originally Posted by orng99r6

Well, I have never bought tires for a bike.

k, then take it from people who have: brand doesn't matter. pick one you like.

and my statement still stands that if you don't already have a tire brand preference, you aren't fast enough to REQUIRE sport tires. get a sport touring tire.

Yamacrab · 08-22-2012, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by Yamacrab

You didn't mention what type of riding you will be doing. That's the number 1 factor in determining your options.

I support this question first.


08-21-2012, 08:57 AM	#1
orng99r6 Endorsed Joined: Jun 2009 From: Beaverton, OR I Ride: 09' Zx-10	New Tires So I am trying to decide which tires to put on my bike. Looking at the Michelin 2ct and the Michelin Pure or maybe Bridgestone BT016pro's. Any other suggestions and or comments. Thanks in advance. Trying to keep it affordable but good as well. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-21-2012, 09:24 AM	#2
KTM690smc Endorsed Joined: Dec 2011 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: 2010 KTM 690smc, YZ250, CR125, 99' ///M3	I have the power pure on my bike, i like it so far. Only have 1000 miles on it so i cant comment on longevity but it grips really good. Haven't had one slip yet. Just rode home in the rain and it didn't give me any trouble. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-21-2012, 11:57 AM	#3
tims007 Streetfighter Joined: Feb 2010 From: your moms basement I Ride: i ride bitchrider : a 2000 triumph sprint st and a xr 600r dual sport, and " das car"	Pr3......ftw __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-21-2012, 12:07 PM	#4
Yamacrab Pit Crew Joined: Mar 2011 From: WA I Ride: clean	You didn't mention what type of riding you will be doing. That's the number 1 factor in determining your options. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-21-2012, 12:12 PM	#5
MOTOGPwannabe Training Wheels Joined: Apr 2012 From: Port Angeles I Ride: 2010 R1 Vale' Edition, '86 GTR1000	Why not Q2's? or S20 ......also the tire i am seriously considering... hoping for a bit longer life with same grip in corners as the Q's __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by MOTOGPwannabe; 08-21-2012 at 12:20 PM..


08-21-2012, 12:32 PM	#6
koorbloh Je Fa Fa Joined: Mar 2007 From: Monroe-mish, WA Blog Entries: 5 I Ride: 07 YZ450F, 74 XL350, 78 CB400	are you fast enough to need a sport tire (hint, you're not if you don't already have a tire brand preference) get a multi-compound sport touring tire with hard rubber down the middle, and softer to the edges for cornering brand and model don't matter. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-21-2012, 01:27 PM	#8
mfrankpdx Retired Joined: Jul 2007 From: Washington DC I Ride: Speed Triple	I would go with a 190/55 and a 120/70. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-21-2012, 01:46 PM	#9
D1ssent1ent01 Training Wheels Joined: May 2012 From: So. OR I Ride: 2006 CBR 1000rr / 2006 CRF450r / LTR450	Best bang for your buck. 003's $119. rear - $103. front http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/b...re#reviews_tab __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


08-21-2012, 04:45 PM	#12
crippy Licensed Joined: Aug 2009 From: vancouver, wa I Ride: '05 rc51	Both the s20's and q2's are great tires. The s20 will be cheaper and the q2 will wear longer. I liked the handling of the s20 slightly better. My $.02 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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