The future of Motorcycle tires?

[SunnY S]

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http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news--general-news/maxxis-supermaxx-diamond-road-test/17477.html

 

[bobjohnson]

So whats the benefit to the weird tread? I think that would actually be less grippy at full lean.

 

[sarky]

sweet, looks like they have been to the track already

 

[MrBruce]

Unless this odd design shows up on a Michelin or a Bridgestone, they're not in my future!

 

[SkyRider]

So whats the benefit to the weird tread? I think that would actually be less grippy at full lean.

now what would motivate a company to design a tire that does the opposite of what its supposed to do?

 

[Jag_V4Ape]

Wow!

 

[mikbusa]

Can't tell if there are chicken strips or not, they'll sell.

 

[jeero]

I dunno. Seems odd.

 

[wardlaw]

Maxxis, Kenda, Cheng-Shin, Nankang....all garbage. I wouldn't put them on my car or truck let alone my bike...

 

[TwistedKestrel]

So whats the benefit to the weird tread? I think that would actually be less grippy at full lean.

From the article linked in the article linked to:

It's not outright edge grip - other softer compound sports touring tyres have a slight advantage here but the difference is only measurable on a gnat's pubic hair. No, it's the way the tyre communicates before it loses grip that is it's strong point.

Read more: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...ermaxx-diamond-video/17451.html#ixzz1NfbueNe1

So it's actually NOT for more grip, it's to stop you from exceeding the grip available.

Also, that link above was somehow automatically appended to the section I copied and pasted ... neat idea!

 

[bobjohnson]

now what would motivate a company to design a tire that does the opposite of what its supposed to do?

I guess this:

From the article linked in the article linked to:

So it's actually NOT for more grip, it's to stop you from exceeding the grip available.

Also, that link above was somehow automatically appended to the section I copied and pasted ... neat idea!

Thanks, i only read the first article, which mentioned that the tires werent great on the track.

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