Which tires?

[85zx600]

So I put on a set of q2s this year and right away I thought they felt/performed great, now that they are already gone im thinking **** i would need 4 sets in a season
Im thinking about trying a sport touring tire like the bt-023 or pirelli angels, anyone put these on a sportbike before? can anyone recommend a tire that will last longer but still give me lots of grip as I do like to hit the twisties .

 

[casacrow]

I run BT003RS' on the street. So does the gf and most of our friends. We find it to be the best STREET tire for harder riding. Touring rubber lasts longer, but doesn't seem to have as much grip. Although the touring tires warm up a lil quicker, and are better in the wet.

 

[Fili-mac]

How many KM did you put onthe Q2? So far I've gotten 5 trackdays and one season of street riding out of mine ... and still going strong.

So I put on a set of q2s this year and right away I thought they felt/performed great, now that they are already gone im thinking **** i would need 4 sets in a season
Im thinking about trying a sport touring tire like the bt-023 or pirelli angels, anyone put these on a sportbike before? can anyone recommend a tire that will last longer but still give me lots of grip as I do like to hit the twisties .

 

[Gryphon]

can anyone recommend a tire that will last longer but still give me lots of grip as I do like to hit the twisties .

Recommend Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact.
All the grip in the twisties you're likely to need...
Or (for more 'trackday' but less mileage) Sportec M5 Interact.
As mentioned, tires that warm up quickly and work well in the cold and wet, are important to Canadian street riders.
The Z8 excell at this.

Trackday? Whole different set of requirements.
Lots of trackday guys landing on their heads in the middle of the night when everything is wet with a heavy dew...
If you're just a fair-weather rider when the sun is high in the sky, that's one thing.
But personally I find that much too limiting - I love cool weather, damp, and middle-of-the night.
Regards

 

[85zx600]

Recommend Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact.
All the grip in the twisties you're likely to need...
Or (for more 'trackday' but less mileage) Sportec M5 Interact.
As mentioned, tires that warm up quickly and work well in the cold and wet, are important to Canadian street riders.
The Z8 excell at this.

Trackday? Whole different set of requirements.
Lots of trackday guys landing on their heads in the middle of the night when everything is wet with a heavy dew...
If you're just a fair-weather rider when the sun is high in the sky, that's one thing.
But personally I find that much too limiting - I love cool weather, damp, and middle-of-the night.
Regards

Very Good, are you using them on a sportbike? and how much do you push them in the corners? Also what kind of mileage would you guess they are good for?

 

[just_luc]

I ride with a few guys that have BT-023's and push them pretty hard no complaints so far.. I put at set of PR3's on this year, and so far I love them.

Had BT-021's on last year and I couldn't stand them..

There is definitely a link between how sticky they are vs how long they last.. the BT-023's seem like they might be a little stickyer, but it doesn't look like they're going to last as long.. the Pr3's seem to be about the perfect balance.. all the grip you need.. and over 15,000k to a set.

 

[AF4iK]

I've heard Metzler M3's have long wear life for a sport tire. Don't know if that's the case with the M5 too.

 

[pyro_]

I normaly go with Conti Road Attacks. Used to get about 25K km out of a rear on my last sport bike

 

[mikbusa]

Very Good, are you using them on a sportbike? and how much do you push them in the corners? Also what kind of mileage would you guess they are good for?

I've got Z8's on mine, and the cornering is quite good. Right now, as the mileage is getting higher (13K), it's the center of the tire that is giving up at times, I've had the rear bust loose on a hard acceleration in as high as 3rd gear. Currently working with tire pressures to find a pressure that works better. There's lots of tread left, but it seems like I'm down into some harder rubber now.

 

[Jag_V4Ape]

I'd suggest the Pilot Road 3's hands down. I'm a Pirelli fan also, but those are just insane street tires.

[video=youtube;YS8XkFhSRX0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS8XkFhSRX0[/video]

 

[gqelements]

I'd suggest the Pilot Road 3's hands down. I'm a Pirelli fan also, but those are just insane street tires.

[video=youtube;YS8XkFhSRX0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YS8XkFhSRX0[/video]

Pilot Road 3's as well. 15k on mine so far and room to put another 3-4k before the wear bar shows, all fairly agressive riding and even a few rolling burnouts (as stupid as they are, a testament to the tire).

 

[boooya]

Have had multiple sets of pr2's and pr3's.
This season I put on a set of 023 gt's and have to say I'm pleasantly impressed with them.
The PR series offered more wet weather confidence and long lasting milage, but I didn't like the wear characteristics and wear. Rear tire would feather pretty bad and the front would feather and wear at the 45d more then the center and outside edge.
All in all the michelin PR tires was a fantastic tire and will hold it's grip on a 600lb bike to the edge.
Just got back from the Gap on a new set of 023's GT series and the cornering grip on these tires is amazing .
Have about 4k on them and so far seem to be wearing nicely with no signs of chopping or feathering. What I will say about them is they are much slicker on wet and cold roads then the Michelin's.

The 023's are fantastic tires for aggressive "sport" touring and knee dragging but I feel they lack in the wet department. Mileage seems to be on par with the PR's with no abnormal tire wear as of yet. These tires will hold there own at full lean angles with great feedback.

Pr series, good all around "touring" sport tire with good wear, excellent wet weather grip and overall decent mileage. Noted abnormal tire wear when pushed hard (knee down hard).
Not as confidence inspiring in the twisties as the 023's but will still hold there grip to the edge of the tire.

All in all the 2 tires are just as alike as they are different.
If you are an aggressive rider that dosnt do much commuting or wet weather riding go for the 023's
If you are more of a touring rider with the occasional knee down every once in a while and use you bike in all weather conditions then I would have to say the PR's are the way to go.

On a side note. I didn't notice much difference between the pr2 and pr3 tires. The 3's seem to be more "squishy" when hot out, personally I like the pr2's better.