Guys I would like some directions on a pair of sticky tires. I'm 37 so I won't be tearing it up doing stunts. Just want something that is good for curvy backroads and highway. I have a 2003 with 3500 miles so as you can see tread life isn't an issue they will dry-rot before that happens. Also battery is finally dead after 7 yrs want is a solid drop in battery with no maintance? thx

 

I just bought some qualifier II from dunlop. great tire - warms up really quick, very sticky, even good in the wet. I had the old qualifier which I also liked and this is better.

 

Michelin Power Pure is what I recommend because the are significantly lighter with excellent grip and the price is right about $250 for both shipped. Google these tires and read but 2lb reduction at the outermost part of the gyroscopic/centrifugal. This is huge, equal to the benefit of a $2000 set of wheels. You will feel the improvements in stopping, bump absorbtion, acceleration and virtually every facet of performance. If your gonna ride curvy roads, this is the tire.

Battery. i bought a yuasa for $77 from dealer because mine lasted 11 years, but others have bought AGM or gel types. Do a search and you'll get some hits on battery replacement. I had a Battery Tender for 10 years but bought a Battery Minder cause it is supposed to desulfate as well as charge.

 

hadn't heard of the power pure line yet. Looks good. Here is a link to some info on them and the weight claims at least. I'm guessing based on size most is the rear wheel and with cushdrive/chain and sprockets its probably less of an impact than the ad claims, but still, why not take it if you can get it.

http://www.michelinpowerpure.com/en/...logy.html#ltt-

 

Thanks I heard the pilot 2 was also good - thoughts? I took a quick look at ebay to get familiar with the Pure Performance too. What size is best for front/rear also which model they range from $118-$318 in Pure Performance.

 

I like Bridstone' BT-016. Last year they were very reasonably priced. I think they've gone up a little this season but still below most of the competition. Don't let the price fool you. Same or better grip than any Michelins I've ran.

For batteries I just go to Fleet Farm. Keep it on the tender over winter and they last quite a while. I'm on year four currently.

 

Right now, I am running Q2s now and they seem to stick well so far. They're advertised to allow steeper lean angles and so far I would have to concur. What's striking about the Q2s is the width and the arc of the tread. I had a 190x50 BTO-16 on previous and the present Q2 180x55 is as wide as the 190 BTO-16.
It's also interesting to note that the Q2 specs section on the dunlop site indicates that it's acceptable to run 190x55 on 5.5" rims. The down side of this is the added weight which i assume will go along with the larger tires, but haven't verified that as yet. Also weird is that the 200x50, which is slightly narrower than the 190x55 and is recommended for 6" rims, but not 5.5"??

I don't know what the weight of the Q2s compared to the Michelin Power Pures are but assume that the Michelins are significantly lighter.

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