Tires tires tires!

VegasZX10R · 03-07-2006, 05:04 PM

Ok I can not stand how bad our streets are for traction. I used to ride in Cali and the streets there have twice the grip. My question is will getting a better tire really help traction on our roads? If so what tire do you recommend?

Mark

Mustang · 03-07-2006, 05:24 PM

Yes Vegas has got to have the slickess road out there and stock tires dont work to good out here. I run the Pilot Powers and they hook up good out here. Diablo Corsa's work very good as well. You may look into the new Dunlop Qualifiers I am hearing good thing about them as well

LVR6owner · 03-07-2006, 05:26 PM

What tires ya got on now?

rpmsr1 · 03-07-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Yes Vegas has got to have the slickess road out there and stock tires dont work to good out here. I run the Power Pilots and they hook up good out here. Deablo Corsa's work very good as well. You may look into the new Dumlop Qualifiers I am hearing good thing about them as well

Pilot Powers is the what thay are called.

vegaseric · 03-07-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

Yes Vegas has got to have the slickess road out there and stock tires dont work to good out here. I run the Power Pilots and they hook up good out here. Deablo Corsa's work very good as well. You may look into the new Dumlop Qualifiers I am hearing good thing about them as well

Pilot Powers is the what thay are called.

I liked the "Deablo" Corsas and "Dumlop" Qualifiers better.*

dannyrider · 03-07-2006, 08:20 PM

I noticed that too, very slick roads.
I used to run Michellin Power Race in Cali, But i think in summer they'll melt like butter so im plannin to run Pilot power as well.

VegasZX10R · 03-08-2006, 09:59 AM

OK, so it IS worth it to change tires?

Mustang · 03-08-2006, 10:30 AM

thanks for the spell check fuckers

BrightAngel · 03-08-2006, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by VegasZX10R

OK, so it IS worth it to change tires?

I'm not sure I would trash a perfectly good set just to change to another brand... Just make a few long trips to Utah and before you know it you'll need a new set anyway... then you can get Pilot Powers!
I love mine, but honestly it's still slick in the city and I don't push it.

vegaseric · 03-08-2006, 01:00 PM

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thanks for the spell check fuckers

Glad to help!

csideblue · 03-09-2006, 05:29 AM

vegas does have shiity roads but blame it on the weather. the lack of rain doesn't give the streets a good wash down like in cali.

R1_Demon · 03-09-2006, 10:22 PM

I don't care what tires you use out here on these roads. The roads are just plain slick because of the oil.

I use Pilot Powers and if I get on it around a corner, the azz of the bike slides. Sometimes the front too, depending on the corner. Now you take the same setup out to the track and do the exact same thing (if not even faster) and you don't slide one bit.

I absolutely hate these roads compared to CA, UT and probably AZ from what I've heard from Josh (I've never ridden in AZ before).

Lost Sheep · 03-10-2006, 08:01 AM

I dont know if I would just up and change tires I would use what I have now and then change up....... I have had good luck with the M1

VegasZX10R · 03-10-2006, 12:24 PM

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I dont know if I would just up and change tires* I would use what I have now* * and then change up.......* *I have had good luck with the M1

I've got the Dunlop D208s, so keep them till I need new ones?

Gleno · 03-10-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasZX10R

I've got the Dunlop D208s, so keep them till I need new ones?

I've stayed outta this so far, because evryone has such diverse opinions and preferences towards tires.

However, my best advice: Either keep them or get rid of them. Definitely not both.

VegasZX10R · 03-10-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasZX10R

I've got the Dunlop D208s, so keep them till I need new ones?

I've stayed outta this so far, because evryone has such diverse opinions and preferences towards tires.

However, my best advice: Either keep them or get rid of them. Definitely not both.*

I've got a great idea, burn the tires off the bike so I have to replace them!!!

Gleno · 03-10-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VegasZX10R

I've got a great idea, burn the tires off the bike so I have to replace them!!!

Ding Ding Ding......we have a winner.

qbnito537 · 03-10-2006, 06:09 PM

Power Pilot has been around longer with a very good feedback from costumer, qualifiers still new. I have Dunlop Q and they seem to hold pretty good now that have more miles (because new they can’t keep up with the engine, had few slides under acceleration and cornering).

Because Power have won a reputation and the Q not I would go for the Power.

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thanks for the spell check fuckers

Glad to help!*

BTW…(is not deablo….is Diablo)… … to the best of my knowledge if you are talking about pirelli’s diablo corsa

Tiwaz · 03-11-2006, 10:03 PM

Rode on the Powers today at socaltrackdays in Pahrump. Initial run on the track was still very wet from snow and rain. They stuck like glue, even at max lean with kickstand dragging. I am so very impressed with them.

VegasZX10R · 03-20-2006, 10:23 AM

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Rode on the Powers today at socaltrackdays in Pahrump.* Initial run on the track was still very wet from snow and rain.* They stuck like glue, even at max lean with kickstand dragging.* I am so very impressed with them.

NICE!

03-07-2006, 05:04 PM	#1
VegasZX10R Second Gear Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 33	Ok I can not stand how bad our streets are for traction. I used to ride in Cali and the streets there have twice the grip. My question is will getting a better tire really help traction on our roads? If so what tire do you recommend? Mark __________________ '05 ZX10 R* Yosh slip-on* PC3* Sprockets/RK* 155 rwhp<br />www.turn7motorsports.com<br />www.vegashomeaccess.com

03-07-2006, 05:26 PM	#3
LVR6owner Moderator Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,408	What tires ya got on now? __________________ Greggie

03-08-2006, 09:59 AM	#7
VegasZX10R Second Gear Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 33	OK, so it IS worth it to change tires? __________________ '05 ZX10 R* Yosh slip-on* PC3* Sprockets/RK* 155 rwhp<br />www.turn7motorsports.com<br />www.vegashomeaccess.com

03-09-2006, 05:29 AM	#11
csideblue AMA Racer Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 236	vegas does have shiity roads but blame it on the weather. the lack of rain doesn't give the streets a good wash down like in cali. __________________ Ali - CCS Am #831 / WERA West Am #831<br /><br />need a bike painted? ... pm me for a quote/pics.

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03-11-2006, 10:03 PM	#19
Tiwaz Speed Junkie Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 149	Rode on the Powers today at socaltrackdays in Pahrump. Initial run on the track was still very wet from snow and rain. They stuck like glue, even at max lean with kickstand dragging. I am so very impressed with them.