Tires again....
 

What type of tires do you run? I was running Avon Azaros 39/40, but the front tire was irregular so I replaced it with a Dunlop D208 and I will replace the rear with a D208 also with it wears out. I like the 208's, but I want to try the Pilots sometime next year, I heard they wear awesome.

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208s for me. I'm happy with them, overall, and I'll most likely be "sticking" with them in the future. They DO take a bit to warm up, however- I've had a couple of impressive "rolling burnouts" that were supposed to be wheelies. :mrgreen: Of course, that could most likely be chalked up to "rider error." I'm just lucky I haven't broken my neck yet.

I don't have any chicken strips, and I corner them pretty hard on a regular basis. The hawk's limitations come way before the tires', IMO.....

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Metzler M1 right now and pretty happy with everything except wear (can't have it all I guess). I'm going to go with the Michelin Pilot Power next time around, though.

If I didn't do track days I'd go with Michelin Pilot Roads. Great wear and plenty of grip for street riding.

The newer Azaros are completely different to the old ones. I have an AV49-SP (sport) on the front, and an AV46-ST (sport-touring) on the back, and so far tehy've been brilliant. They're wearing evenly, give good grip in all conditions (so far), and feel good. Mind you, I don't have much of a point of comparison, as the VTR had badly worn Pirelli Dragons on it when I bought it. Although I've ridden 3 or 4 other VTRs, none of the rides were long enough or recnet enough to compare. However, the Azaros are heaps bettert han the ones I had on my VFR750 a couple of years back.

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I run Dunlop 208 GP-A's at the track and Michellin Pilot Sports (now Race) on the street.

I used to run Dunlop D207RR's, they held up great. Took a little to warm them up but they stick like glue once they are warm.

Have since switched to the D208RR's (since Dunlop isn't making the 207's any more.

I only have about 150 miles on them so far, but they seem to be right on par with the 207RR's.

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My FireStorm had Michelin X90's when delivered, but they did not like cold wet roads. After 12,000km I changed to Pilot Sports and have already replace the rear tyre after 6,000km. It does fell so much better on the Pilot Sports,.. but I may move to Pirrelli Diablo at the next change.
I have been told that Diablo's will last a bit longer and give good wet grip.. we will see. :roll:

I have also heard only good things about Diablos here from experienced riders who have them on their gixer 1000.

I just got dunlop 208 and like them, but will see how wear goes.

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I've had D208's on for about 3000 miles and like them. The rear will need replacement in 500 - 750 mi but the front looks fine. I may try the Avon SP/ST combo next time around though - or the Pilot-Power...

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Currently on BT14s and will be going back to Diablos next change.

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Pirelli Diablo, and they rock--offer much better mileage and slightly better performance than the D-208s that I once preferred.

cheers,
--HotStreet

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I have the Bridgestone BT10's or they're called something like that. I've only put about 4k on my bike since I got it and never felt the tires slip (thank god) other than some understeer cranking around a sharp corner with the tires still cold.

Other than going to a track or REALLY pushing the bike, how do you guys know when the tires are breaking loose without actually breaking them loose, and if you are skidding them around corners.....good god!

Brand new BT-014s as of yesterday.
Had Dunlop D204s on previously, wasn't impressed.

Sportec M1's here. Went 7000 miles on the stock 204's, but I doubt the sportec's will go 1/2 that. after a hair under 1k miles, I already see a flat spot developing on the rear. I guess I need to go do a track day to get the sides wearing as fast as the center...

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I bought the bike with D208s but the front was worn and only got to ride on those tires for about 500-600 miles. During that time they were awesome, good feel and response, very sticky, but according to the previous owner they don't wear well.

I picked up a set of Pilot Powers and at first (well the first 250miles) I thought I made the biggest mistake buying these. Im new to riding and never broken in tires on a MC. It took a while for the tires to wear in, but now they are amazing! They warm up instantly and hook up great. Id say they are equally as good as the 208 but warm up quicker and wear longer.

Ashby

Ok, here is an update:

after about 3600 miles of riding the bike, my 208ZR's are down to the wear markers. I can probably get another 400 miles or so if I pushed it, but I don't screw around with tires.

I am going to put Avon 45/46 ST on the bike now, as I have only heard great things from others who have them. I will provide an update later on.