Tire of choice
01-04-2005, 03:46 PM
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Tire of choice
Looking to reshoe the Hawk and would like some input on the different tires that are available. Not looking for super sticky but more toward milage. Basically something middle of the road. Thanks in advance.
01-04-2005, 06:29 PM
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Re: Tire of choice
Disclaimer: I don't seem to get good mileage from any tires due to an over agressive right wrist and hot/abrasive roads down here.
Rears: I got around 4500 out of dunlop's 220 sport-touring tire. It wears really quick once you've hit the wear bars but sticks really well. Other than that one, I run sport tires and get 1800-3500 out of them. I've heard lot's of good about avon's ST series.
Not much help, I know..... :wink:
Rears: I got around 4500 out of dunlop's 220 sport-touring tire. It wears really quick once you've hit the wear bars but sticks really well. Other than that one, I run sport tires and get 1800-3500 out of them. I've heard lot's of good about avon's ST series.
Not much help, I know..... :wink:
01-04-2005, 10:55 PM
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So far, I've never run a tire down to the bars. The highest # of miles for me was 1500. Usually before that point I...
1) Slap on new tires for the track, or
2) Use my tire to pick up nails and other various metal objects, or
3) Purchase a new bike (granted, this has only been done once...)
I've heard of people achieving 4000+ miles on the Pirelli Diablos.
1) Slap on new tires for the track, or
2) Use my tire to pick up nails and other various metal objects, or
3) Purchase a new bike (granted, this has only been done once...)
I've heard of people achieving 4000+ miles on the Pirelli Diablos.
01-05-2005, 12:34 AM
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I have D208Z on mine and it has been about 2000 miles without any sign of wear. I expect to get around 5k miles from them.
I am not that aggressive on the throttle though.
I have heared many good things about Avon AV45 (front) and AV46(rear) ST's, as well as Pir. diablos.
I am not that aggressive on the throttle though.
I have heared many good things about Avon AV45 (front) and AV46(rear) ST's, as well as Pir. diablos.
01-05-2005, 12:07 PM
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Re: Tire of choice
Pirelli Diablos will be my tire of choice as long as i'm riding. I use the corsa (not super corsa) on the street now and i owe my life to them. my average mileage out of that tire is 3500 ish. They grip better and last longer than the metzler and they won't slip.. even when you try (crooked wheelies rule) the arc of them makes your bike lean in more easily have a large contact patch once in the corner. they make all the difference... and no, i don't work for pirelli... 
01-05-2005, 02:12 PM
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Re: Tire of choice
Whats up with Honda saying that owners should stick with the stock tires or the bike won't handle properly?
I think I read that on some of the old promotional material on a website where the press was getting its first peak at the "Storm" ("Storm" sounds better than "Hawk"
)
I think I read that on some of the old promotional material on a website where the press was getting its first peak at the "Storm" ("Storm" sounds better than "Hawk"
)
01-06-2005, 08:29 AM
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Re: Tire of choice
I run a Sporttech M1 on the rear of my Hawk, I just put a fresh one on the bike had the M1's on it when I got it so I don't know how many miles where on them but they felt great so I stayed with it.
I Put the stock size 180 back on the bike.
Has anyone tried a 190 yet?
I Put the stock size 180 back on the bike.
Has anyone tried a 190 yet?
01-06-2005, 09:50 AM
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01-06-2005, 02:05 PM
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I have Michelins,.. originally equippment,.. and then updated to 'Pilot Sports' .. than gave much better feel on the colder days.
I will be moving to Pirelli Diablo on the next change,.. as they say they grip better and give the mileage.
Putting a 190 on the bike will apparently effect the handling,.. turn into corners is slower.
I will be moving to Pirelli Diablo on the next change,.. as they say they grip better and give the mileage.
Putting a 190 on the bike will apparently effect the handling,.. turn into corners is slower.
01-06-2005, 07:36 PM
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Re: Tire of choice
First of all the power to handle the tire comment doesn't even make sense, power has nothing to do with it.
I know it will affect the handling some, I was just wondering if it was adverse.
My father-in-law rides a Motto Guzzi V1100 Sport, and went from a 170 to a 180 and liked the effect it had on his bike.
His bike is roughly 40 pounds heavier and 30 less horse pwr.
I know it will affect the handling some, I was just wondering if it was adverse.
My father-in-law rides a Motto Guzzi V1100 Sport, and went from a 170 to a 180 and liked the effect it had on his bike.
His bike is roughly 40 pounds heavier and 30 less horse pwr.
01-06-2005, 07:58 PM
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Re: Tire of choice
You really need a 6 inch rim for most 190 tires (there are exceptions). Bikes with 180 stock tires typically have 5.5 inch rims and trying to squeeze the wider 190 beads into the narrower space "pinches" the tire making the profile more rounded with LESS of a contact patch than the 180. It also generally slows down the bike's handling and costs more.
Bottom line: you can do it. The only positive is pose factor.
Bottom line: you can do it. The only positive is pose factor.
01-07-2005, 12:19 AM
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Re: Tire of choice
Don't do the 190 option - it's only for pose ( **** ) value...
I've been running Dunlop 207RR's and think they're the most fantabulous tire i've ever run - way stickier than i need but it's all in your head right?
Diablo's may be the next bet as RR's are getting hard to find down here and they get really good reviews....
Shaggie 8)
I've been running Dunlop 207RR's and think they're the most fantabulous tire i've ever run - way stickier than i need but it's all in your head right?
Diablo's may be the next bet as RR's are getting hard to find down here and they get really good reviews....
Shaggie 8)
01-11-2005, 04:23 AM
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I have been running Metzler Sportec M1's for the last couple years and have been very happy with them. Always recommend them to anyone who asks. Good cold grip, reasonably quick warm up, sticky enough, durable enough. Get 'em for good price on Ron Ayers.
01-18-2005, 07:15 AM
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Re: Tire of choice
I use Pirelli Diablos (street, not Corsa) and love them.
Though the Dunlop D208s that I used originally are perhaps a little better on wet road surfaces (and that's not saying much), the Diablos, in my view, are a much better tire--more confidence-inspiring--, and they last much longer than the D208s do. I am so impressed with the Pirelli Diablo tire that I intend to use Pirelli Corsa for track days, after the weather breaks.
--HotStreetVTR
Though the Dunlop D208s that I used originally are perhaps a little better on wet road surfaces (and that's not saying much), the Diablos, in my view, are a much better tire--more confidence-inspiring--, and they last much longer than the D208s do. I am so impressed with the Pirelli Diablo tire that I intend to use Pirelli Corsa for track days, after the weather breaks.
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01-18-2005, 09:12 AM
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The Diablos are the same compound as the Sportec M1s - they just have a different tread pattern.
I've been using M1s ever since I started riding two years ago. They work great on the street and the track. I, too, plan on trying Diablo Corsas for my next trackday.
I've been using M1s ever since I started riding two years ago. They work great on the street and the track. I, too, plan on trying Diablo Corsas for my next trackday.
01-19-2005, 06:52 PM
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Hey Yall,
A few thousand miles ago, after lots of reading, I decided on Michelin Pilot Roads. So far I have been pleased with them. Most of my riding is from my house to the dragon. I dont knee drag on the dragon, but I try to be a little better each time. Some of the guys there use dot race tires but then they go a lot faster than I do.
Later,
Rick
A few thousand miles ago, after lots of reading, I decided on Michelin Pilot Roads. So far I have been pleased with them. Most of my riding is from my house to the dragon. I dont knee drag on the dragon, but I try to be a little better each time. Some of the guys there use dot race tires but then they go a lot faster than I do.
Later,
Rick
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