[ReDNeQ]

I have an 2004 GSXR 600. Less than 3K miles ago I purchased and put on some Mich Pilot Pro 2 CT tires and have found myself already needing a rear tire.

I ride alot. I need a tire that can really work in the following;

1. Corners.
2. handle several 200 mile trips.
3. Hot temps up to 100s and cold down in the 30s.
4. Wheelies minor stunting..

Is there such a tire or am i asking too much. I mean i expected the tire to last at least 5K.. Some people tell me 3K is about right..

This is my first bike so any suggestions on what is what is appreciated.

 

[maviryk]

What tire pressure are you running in the rear?

 

[PAjixxer]

im thinking about trying the pilot road's they are two compound supposed to me hard in the middle and medium on the sides. as opposed to the regular pilot power 2ct's that are medium in the middle and soft on the sides.

 

[David P]

im thinking about trying the pilot road's they are two compound supposed to me hard in the middle and medium on the sides. as opposed to the regular pilot power 2ct's that are medium in the middle and soft on the sides.

same here...

 

[MR DANGLES]

im thinking about trying the pilot road's they are two compound supposed to me hard in the middle and medium on the sides. as opposed to the regular pilot power 2ct's that are medium in the middle and soft on the sides.

oh no not the tire ? again%!$#@%.. lol i also just changed from the 2ct cause i was only getting 2500-3500 out of them with really no burn outs. i am now riding the road 2 ct and am thus far impressed. i see with no issues 5000-8000 out of them.

 

[Mister Tee]

I have an 2004 GSXR 600. Less than 3K miles ago I purchased and put on some Mich Pilot Pro 2 CT tires and have found myself already needing a rear tire.

I ride alot. I need a tire that can really work in the following;

1. Corners.
2. handle several 200 mile trips.
3. Hot temps up to 100s and cold down in the 30s.
4. Wheelies minor stunting..

Is there such a tire or am i asking too much. I mean i expected the tire to last at least 5K.. Some people tell me 3K is about right..

This is my first bike so any suggestions on what is what is appreciated.

I get 15K out of my standard PP tires, on the street. Minor stunting and low pressures are probably the cause of your low mileage. That said, many people get between 3,000 and 5,000 miles on these tires.

im thinking about trying the pilot road's they are two compound supposed to me hard in the middle and medium on the sides. as opposed to the regular pilot power 2ct's that are medium in the middle and soft on the sides.

oh no not the tire ? again%!$#@%.. lol i also just changed from the 2ct cause i was only getting 2500-3500 out of them with really no burn outs. i am now riding the road 2 ct and am thus far impressed. i see with no issues 5000-8000 out of them.

Very good street tires, and not bad track tires, at least for beginners. I use them on my RT, and they feel every bit as solid as standard PP's on the corners.

 

[maviryk]

Are the tires worn down the center?

If your tires are underinflated for stunting, what do you expect?

 

[6_R_4_tricks]

i just switched to a regular pp from a 2ct in the rear not because of milage issues but because i had a nail in the rear tire and the pp is all that was avalible and i see no real diff in the twisties it works great. but i usually get between 5-6k on my 2ct. i run higher pressure when i know i am ridding long freeway distance and drop the pressure for the twisties. correct pressures can maximize your tire life.

 

[ReDNeQ]

Are the tires worn down the center?

If your tires are underinflated for stunting, what do you expect?

NO I DIDNT LOWER THE PRESSURE FOR STUNTING... I have my pressures @ F 34 R 32.. I weigh 200 lbs... Hope this helps..

EDITED!!! I SCREWED UP.. Im running F 40, R 38.. Just double checked.

 

[ReDNeQ]

What tire pressure are you running in the rear?

32-34 max psi

EDITED F 40 R 38 Just checked.

 

[ReDNeQ]

oh no not the tire ? again%!$#@%.. lol i also just changed from the 2ct cause i was only getting 2500-3500 out of them with really no burn outs. i am now riding the road 2 ct and am thus far impressed. i see with no issues 5000-8000 out of them.

SORRY! I knew it was a flaming question, but i really really wanted some experienced people to help me understand.. I'm more of a computer geek than a tire guy.. got plenty of kids too so i dont know a thing about rubber!

 

[maviryk]

You're a pretty big guy.

You should know that mileage on tires depend on weight, pressure, riding style, road conditions. You're a heavier guy, you need more tire pressure.

I'd say 36/38 front/rear . You probably do two up riding too right?

My next set of tires are gonna be Pilot Road 2cts. I get about 5000 miles out of Pilot Powers.

LOL on the kids and rubber comment.

 

[MR DANGLES]

got plenty of kids too so i dont know a thing about rubber!

thats funny right der.:lol:

 

[ReDNeQ]

You're a pretty big guy.

You should know that mileage on tires depend on weight, pressure, riding style, road conditions. You're a heavier guy, you need more tire pressure.

I'd say 36/38 front/rear . You probably do two up riding too right?

My next set of tires are gonna be Pilot Road 2cts. I get about 5000 miles out of Pilot Powers.

LOL on the kids and rubber comment.

No maybe 1 or 2 times a month i may take my oldest riding with me since im a fatty!

Also, are you saying that instead of my Pilot Pro 2 CT I should go with the PP Road??

 

[maviryk]

No maybe 1 or 2 times a month i may take my oldest riding with me since im a fatty!

Also, are you saying that instead of my Pilot Pro 2 CT I should go with the PP Road??

Well, you never mentioned where your tire is wearing away the fastest. Down the center? Along the sides?

Pilot Road 2cts should work, if you want to stick with Michelins. I've heard good things about Continental Road Attacks also.

When you check your tire pressure, it should be early in the morning when the tires are cold. My tires can hit 45PSI or more when they're warmed up.

 

[ReDNeQ]

Well, you never mentioned where your tire is wearing away the fastest. Down the center? Along the sides?

Pilot Road 2cts should work, if you want to stick with Michelins. I've heard good things about Continental Road Attacks also.

When you check your tire pressure, it should be early in the morning when the tires are cold. My tires can hit 45PSI or more when they're warmed up.

Yes its right down the middle..

Also, I do know to check tires cold not hot.. I checked the tires while the bike was in my garage today.. Temp in garage was low 60s.. Cold and Dark.. For all the right reasons!!!!! ;0 hahaha.. j/k

 

[you da man]

When you check your tire pressure, it should be early in the morning when the tires are cold. My tires can hit 45PSI or more when they're warmed up.

45 psi hot pressure equals 41-42 psi cold pressure IF you are riding on the track so on the street 45 hot would probably be 42-43 cold AND that is waaaaay to high for cold street tire pressure. For those who are reading this cold pressure and hot pressure is not referring to ambient outside air temperature. We're talking enternal tire temps.

 

[you da man]

I have an 2004 GSXR 600. Less than 3K miles ago I purchased and put on some Mich Pilot Pro 2 CT tires and have found myself already needing a rear tire.

I ride alot. I need a tire that can really work in the following;

1. Corners.
2. handle several 200 mile trips.
3. Hot temps up to 100s and cold down in the 30s.
4. Wheelies minor stunting..

Is there such a tire or am i asking too much. I mean i expected the tire to last at least 5K.. Some people tell me 3K is about right..

This is my first bike so any suggestions on what is what is appreciated.

How about the Pirelli Rosso tire? I'm hearing good reviews on this sport tire that is designed for longevity. Michelin seems to always be behind the curve of Pirelli in tires. Although when Michelin comes out with their version of the competition's tire, they do well. The Pirelli Rosso should do well on Limecreek Rd...I know you're hitting that road every week down there. You should have seen that road 10 years ago before any of those multi-million dollar homes were out there.

 

[maviryk]

45 psi hot pressure equals 41-42 psi cold pressure IF you are riding on the track so on the street 45 hot would probably be 42-43 cold AND that is waaaaay to high for cold street tire pressure. For those who are reading this cold pressure and hot pressure is not referring to ambient outside air temperature. We're talking enternal tire temps.

It would really depend on the temperature change wouldn't it?

It was 33 out when I left in the morning, and when I got back it was ~ 60 and the tires had been sitting in the sun for a while. I run 39-40 in the rear. Trying to get better gas mileage. :-D

 

[ReDNeQ]

How about the Pirelli Rosso tire? I'm hearing good reviews on this sport tire that is designed for longevity. Michelin seems to always be behind the curve of Pirelli in tires. Although when Michelin comes out with their version of the competition's tire, they do well. The Pirelli Rosso should do well on Limecreek Rd...I know you're hitting that road every week down there. You should have seen that road 10 years ago before any of those multi-million dollar homes were out there.

I ride Lime Creek almost every day and at least 2-3 times when i do. I Love that road, but others swear to stay off it...

I was thnkin about Pirelli's. I used to only run those on my sport compacts as well, just loved the firmness and ability to handle heat/cold.