dustinwild |
05-04-2006 10:55 AM |
Re: new tires (dunlop qualifiers
I have had some experience on and off the track on different tires. On my first bike (CBR600F3) I put a Metzler Race tire on the front and D364 dunlop on the rear. They were both considered race compound tires, and I honestly could not get that bike to slide at all, very sticky tires that held up great through 2 track days. My brother bought a ZX9R and burned up the rear D207 doing wheelies, so I put a BT020 bridgestone on the rear. On the road, no problems what so ever. But on the track the D207 definately stuck a lot better. I could feel the rear end slide out a lot, and it didn't give me very good feedback at all. But, the tire has been holding up great with the beating that my brother gives it, by trying to drive on the rear tire all the time. My recommendation with using different tires on your bike is, as long as you know you have them and you compensate, or expect the differences, you shouldn't have a problem. I have yet to see a problem with mixing companies, compounds, or styles, other then the obvious traction, and treadlife. Simply be aware of what you are riding on, and try to predict how the tires will handle, and you should never have a problem. If you would lowside due to the tire on the front, if you had both tires on, either one would let go, not specifically the front. Plus, I would rather lowside, then highside.. If I was going to go down...
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