MICHELIN POWER PILOT 2CT
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TXBusa05LE
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How much?
SANDFLEA85
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I have them also and love em,the bike just wants to lean at speed and she stands right back up on command
It's the only front tire I've had since the factory set. About 7 rears so far. Great tire in my opinion, will get slick on emergency stops when they need to be replaced. Love them. Have tried Metzlers, and had a Shinko. Not much to say about the Shinkp except it was fun for 4K rolling burnouts. I'm getting about 17K on front and 4K on rear. I ride hard most of the time.
Honestly, they have great track manners but on public roadways they seem to fade (get that flat spot around the circumference) as quickly as any other tire (less expensive Pilot Power non 2CTs included).
I have long suspected that this whole 'dual compound' thing might be more marketing savvy than rubber consistency but I'll leave that up to the .org scientists...
If anyone finds a Busa-proof tire that grips AND wears... well the Lost City of Gold is not far away!
All that negativity being said, Michelin PP are the best dang tires out there, just find a sponsor!
I have long suspected that this whole 'dual compound' thing might be more marketing savvy than rubber consistency but I'll leave that up to the .org scientists...
If anyone finds a Busa-proof tire that grips AND wears... well the Lost City of Gold is not far away!
All that negativity being said, Michelin PP are the best dang tires out there, just find a sponsor!
I am having trouble finding out the story of the 2ct tires
the PP is a single compound tire I know
but which compounds are used on the PP2ct?
I have heard 2 stories on the PP2ct...
1. Pilot race compound sides on the PP center
2. P.Road center with the PPower sides..
the PP is a single compound tire I know
but which compounds are used on the PP2ct?
I have heard 2 stories on the PP2ct...
1. Pilot race compound sides on the PP center
2. P.Road center with the PPower sides..
I just had PP 2's put on this week. I have about 600 miles on them now, and I LOVE them.. I went with a slightly taller tire in the rear 190/55/ZR17's as opposed to the stock size of 190/50/ZR17's.. I was told that the 55's would let you lean better in a turn as they are a little more peakier than the 50's, and you can lean farther before getting to the edge of the tire. I put that statement to the test as soon as the tires were installed, and I will say that without a doubt, the bike will lean easier and farther with the 55's.. As for wear, they seem to be holding up very well so far, but with only 600 miles it is still a little to early for me to be able tell...
As far as I am concerned now though, I will definitely stick with these tires even if they don't last long. I like them that much...
As far as I am concerned now though, I will definitely stick with these tires even if they don't last long. I like them that much...
heavyjeffd
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I have a set of 2CT's on my bike and love them. Great compromise for tire life and grip. Very happy.
I never liked the Pilot Powers (but I run the Power Race PRC and absolutely love those. Track only and with tire warmers that is). The 2CT is supposed to be a step up from the normal PP's. I've run Dunlop Qualifiers before and IMHO, a MUCH better tire at a MUCH better price. I did 4 1/2 trackdays with them (the 1/2 ended up being a lowside crash after the Dunlop front went out from under me, causing a tuck).
I've only heard mixed reactions about the 2CT's. Although the track vendor sells them, I don't see many trackday riders using them. I'm sure, on the street, they're pretty awesome. But if you decide to do some aggressive canyon riding, there are better tires out there.
I've only heard mixed reactions about the 2CT's. Although the track vendor sells them, I don't see many trackday riders using them. I'm sure, on the street, they're pretty awesome. But if you decide to do some aggressive canyon riding, there are better tires out there.
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Now here is a man that understands tires! I do agree, IMO Dunlop Qualifiers are leaps and bounds above PP's. I did give the PP's an honest shot, but after two weeks and one track day, I disliked them so much I replaced them and gave the PP's to a friend who put them on his GSXR1K.
Anyone who has doubts about the Qualifier, I challenge you to attend one of Jason Pridmore's School days and take a two up venture around the track with Jason at the helm on a bone stock GSXR1000 shod with Q's. After dragging you knee on the deck from the buddy seat, those of you who think your michelin PP's are the best street tire money will buy, just may come away with a different point of view?
Not sure about the Dunlop Qualifiers, never put them on, BUt I had Dunlop 207's and 208,s and HATED them, Would get on the throttle hard out a corner and the tire would spin, I can drift the hell out of a Busa on one of those tires, NEVER had a problem with Bridgestones or Michelin's, Just my 2 cents.
