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Old 10-31-2006, 03:33 PM
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Question favourite tire for VTR 1000 ??

Hello,

i´am from germany, i live in Stuttgart.
And i drive a Honda Firestorm (german name for Superhawk), too.

Which is the best tire for this bike?

I drive the Michelin pilot power 2 CT.

I need to change the back tire after 2200 miles
and the front one after 3000 miles.

Thank you.
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try varying your pressures. Mine lasted 3000 miles easy. If you're commuting a lot run low 40's/high 30's. Granted if you're commuting a lot I'd recommend something like a metzler z6 (I think that's the name). Personally I'll always run a sticky tire like the Pilot powers or the diablo corsa III's
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Depends on the type of riding you do, as many will say here.

Aggresive track riding, commuting, aggressive weekend canyon riding.....

I am happy with Dunlop Qualifiers because they are lasting well and have plenty of traction. A nice compromise.
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Originally Posted by Nanotech
I am happy with Dunlop Qualifiers because they are lasting well and have plenty of traction. A nice compromise.
The Qualifers got Motorcyclist Mag. editors' pick for best street tire with track day capabilities.

FWIW... I'm currently running Avon 45/46 sport turing tires. Not a tire I would have picked for the VTR, but they were free. I have been surprized how well they are working (wear and stick). And did I say they were free?
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