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Offline GIXXERKELLY

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Tire recommedations
« on: March 16, 2012, 01:57:00 PM »
Looking for tire recommedations for my 2010. I do mostly one up commuting and 2 up on the weekend with my wife. Tire wear seems really weird. Almost like the suspension is having issues. I'm replacing the stock Bridgestones BT021F's
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Offline ZG

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #1 on: March 16, 2012, 02:22:18 PM »
PR3...  :thumbs:
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Offline DenverC-14

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #2 on: March 16, 2012, 02:24:20 PM »
+1 PR3 and the stock stones are total garbage...
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Offline Tarheelbob

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2012, 07:09:15 PM »
Quote from: GIXXERKELLY on March 16, 2012, 01:57:00 PM
Tire wear seems really weird. Almost like the suspension is having issues. I'm replacing the stock Bridgestones BT021F's

Yep. Exactly what the worthless stock tires feel like as they turn from junk to utter crap. They'll have you getting paranoid about suspension settings, questioning your cornering technique, and basically losing confidence in the bike when cornering. Get rid of the treacherous doughnuts.

PR3's are good choices.

My favorites are the Pirelli Angel ST's. On my third set.
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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2012, 07:14:30 PM »
 :banghead: :battle: :deadhorse:
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Offline mike-s4

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #5 on: March 16, 2012, 07:22:16 PM »
I agree with pokey . Yer' beatin' a dead horse.
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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #6 on: March 16, 2012, 07:43:53 PM »
Shall I utilize the search function for good answers?
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Offline CADMAN97

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #7 on: March 17, 2012, 07:21:57 AM »
I just put Michlen Pilot Road 2's on mine, & yeah what a differance. Can't go wrong with the PR2's or PR3's
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Offline 556ALPHA

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #8 on: March 17, 2012, 09:18:26 AM »
I like Mobile1... :o  Anyway I really like the Pirelli Angels.
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Offline Rhino

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #9 on: March 17, 2012, 09:28:50 AM »
PR3 definitely  8)
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Offline PH14

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #10 on: March 17, 2012, 09:59:38 AM »
I vote for round and black. Other than that I would search.
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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #11 on: March 17, 2012, 10:05:59 AM »
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Offline danvforce

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #12 on: March 17, 2012, 11:05:03 AM »
PR3'S Get a 190x55 rear, you''ll love the handling of the bike even more.
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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #13 on: March 17, 2012, 02:30:24 PM »
Quote from: danvforce on March 17, 2012, 11:05:03 AM
PR3'S Get a 190x55 rear, you''ll love the handling of the bike even more.

That is very debatable.
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Offline koval68

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #14 on: March 18, 2012, 09:01:38 AM »
Quote from: Pokey on March 17, 2012, 02:30:24 PM
That is very debatable.
You are right...190/55's ain't for the fainthearted!  ;D 8)

BTW, "Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore"..... :stirpot:
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Offline Chungus

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #15 on: March 18, 2012, 11:27:17 AM »
I just installed Dunlop road smart 2 on my 08 Connie and I love them!
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Offline wills

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #16 on: March 18, 2012, 11:36:57 AM »
Anything but the Bridgestones, get what's on sale as you will be replacing often. ;)
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Offline Canada44

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #17 on: March 18, 2012, 04:31:31 PM »
I went through 2 sets of Angels, I loved the performance but was not happy with the wear. They lasted about 4500 miles. I put on a set of PR2, so far so good, happy with them I hope I get more wear out of them. I am on my 4th set of tires in 16000 miles
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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #18 on: March 18, 2012, 06:25:38 PM »
OK...now you have made me curious...what is the handling difference between the 50 & 55
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Offline Jeremy Mitchell

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Re: Tire recommedations
« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2012, 07:23:18 PM »
Quote from: Jaxter on March 18, 2012, 06:25:38 PM
OK...now you have made me curious...what is the handling difference between the 50 & 55

The 190/55 has quicker turn in and is approximately .3 inches taller. It corrects some of the factory speedo error and IMO feels more stable while leaned over in a turn.  I am on my fourth 55 and don't see myself going back to a 190/50.


There are quite a few threads that debate the pros and cons of them (I don't personally think there are any cons).
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