Pirelli Vs. Michelin
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Superstock
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From: East Cleveland
Pirelli Vs. Michelin
am pickin up new tires for the VTR. all the posts are scattered and ambiguous. BUT it seems that the PIRELLI DIABLO and the MICHELIN PILOT ROADS are the two competitors for the superhawk. which should i cohose? thanks guys.
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Squid
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: forest lake mn
Re: Pirelli Vs. Michelin
I really like my dunlop 208zr's I've never had grip problems with them, except when there cold. I have heard great things about the pilot power's. I think it's a toss up unless your doing track day's. They all have plenty of grip for the power the hawk puts out. My 2 cents
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Re: Pirelli Vs. Michelin
no track days whatsoever.... just twisty fun and suburban riding with ladies on board (well, one at a time) . i had dunlops on my cbr.. they werent bad at all. . . i just know some work with the vtr better than others. dont care too much about longevity... just a good stick in the cold
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From: San Gabriel Valley
I've had both Metzeler M1 and Pirelli Diablo Corsa on the VTR. I enjoyed the M1 immensely for street-riding, but they were a bit slippery on the track. The Corsas took some getting used to, but they grip and grip and grip. I thoroughly enjoyed them, and they look no worse for the wear than they did when new. The M1s took a beating after one track event, and I wasn't sure they'd make it through another.
If you're sticking to the street, the M1s should suffice.
If you're sticking to the street, the M1s should suffice.
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