Do they still make the treaded 190 UK? That thing was AWESOME and a bit more user friendly than the slick... haven't seen one for ages though
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I had a rear last me quite a bit though... and the fronts are like the highlander of the front tires. So if they're only a little more expensive I reckon they'd be a good choice. Not to mention that you wouldn't have worry so much about geometry changes and other minor setup issues like trying to find out how to get the 195/70(65??) to fit in your swingarm without adding a link to the chain.
Hey guys. Managed to wear our the left side of my supercorsa rear on the weekend. Got a free used dunlop KR449 rear when me and no_style bought our new trailer. There is a guy I have found selling dunlop KR106 fronts for a decent price so thinking about grabbing one. Will that mix and match ok with the KR449 rear?
Other option is if anyone has a used but in in ok nick supercorsa or superbike rear they are willing to let go for a decent price since my supercorsa front is fine would be good to. PM me if you are interested in getting rid of one.
No job + track days = no new tyres lol
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Next question since I'm trying to work on the cheap, apparently I'm a bit of a wuss on right hander and the supercorsa has a lot more meat on that side. I know that your not supposed to flip treaded tyres because they won't push away water properly. Since i have no intention of running it in the rain would I be ok with flipping it or are there more reasons then just the water issue to take in to consideration with treaded tyres?
Obviously I don't want to risk crashing because I cheaped out on tyres but if it seems relatively risk free it might be an option.
For the rear, flip away! Fronts can be flipped too, but it depends on the brand/model.
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I accidentally flipped front Pirelli Superbike SC1 ... didn't seem to effect things. Well I did bin it but it was the rear that let go and it was right way round.
Someone should start up a tyre exchange program between left and right hand circuit riders.
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Right me again. So ordered a second hand set of superbike slicks of fleabay. Unfortunately didn't check to much on the specifications of tyre size for them. They are 200/60. Given I'm on a zx6r with a 5.5 inch wide rim and pirelli recommends a 6inch wide rim is it a big no no to try and run them?
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Not the Pirellis... IIRC they're not meant to be used on a 5.5 rim
In that scenario, would the US Dunlop NTEC be alright?
I read a spec for these that also recommends a 6" rim width, but listed the permitted rim width as 5.5-6.25", so I assume they're safe on a 5.5" rim, but perhaps you don't get optimal handling or wear from them or something. Would that be a fair assumption?
Yep, Ntecs are fine. I had all nations and formats and they all fitted just fine.
Just wondering, are the pirelli tyres the world superbike and supersport guys use the same as the ones we get off the shelf??
Im assuming not, and they would be much better.
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What he said ^^
200s are fine on a 600. TBH, they make a better shape - more rounded for extra turn - by being pulled in by the narrower rim.
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Wouldn't that equate to less contact patch since the tyre is being pinched?
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Hmmm interesting.
I tried moving to a 190 (let alone a 200) and set the geometry for the bigger rubber.
Bike handled like crap was sluggish and I lost time! Couldn't get the power down as it kept spinning up.
Went back to a 180 went went quicker ! Figure that !
Not necessarily. The tyre will deform and flatten just at the contact patch (and a bit around it) as the weight of the bike loads the tyre under power. This is even more pronounced in low-pressure tyres, which use a stiffer sidewall and more deformable contact surface (for exactly this reason). But the overall more rounded shape contributes to the handling on tip-in, where the tyre is unloaded and therefore not deformed into a flat pancake.
Your error might have been in changing the geometry at all. I used to do that, but discovered it didn't really have the effect I was hoping for. I had better results just leaving the geometry alone, even when switching between ultra tall UK ntecs and the old small bridgestone 180 R04s. The difference in height between the two was 20mm, from memory (which is 10mm in real terms, as you only measure 'half' - ie from the ground to the swingarm pivot). What you compensate for in ride height, you might lose in tyre shape and position of the contact patch.
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Yep, I always like the 200 on the ZX6R... I agree 100% with Grant re the bike feeling planted and not spinning. Weirdly enough, one of the corners I felt the 200 helped the most was T2!!
But then again, I didn't like it on the R6. Both 100% stock. I do think the 190 felt better at WP for some reason though.
Anyone know much about Metzlers?
The race series I am entering next year is metzlers only. I have done a cold slippery day on a set of k2's, seemed ok but first ride on a new bike so wasn't pushing anywhere near enough to feel tyres proper like.
The racetecs are a good tyre.. They are similar to the pirellis but slightly harder carcass.. Pirellis grip better but doesnt last as long. All in all good tyre.
K1 front and K2 rear works well.. hot weather go K1.
Cheers dude. basically, k2 = cold track, k1 = warm/hot track?
Good to hear the wear is gradual. With about 8 rounds in season cost is a concern.
Not expecting it to be hot exactly. First few rounds might still have snow on the circuit, come summer I might get one day where need to run k1.
Go buy them from Craig White.. cheap cheap..
Sounds great, however shipping might exceed cost of tyres! Im in London.
James - could you please post the links to the comp you are looking at doing. Be interesting to see the circuits ... all over the UK?
Found a good price on Dunlop D211 GP-A tyres. Anyone used these? http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...ace/d211-gp-a/
I used the D212s.. farking great tyre!!
http://www.dunlop.eu/dunlop_euen/mc/...212_GP_Pro.jsp
never used the d211..
also to consider how long is a piece of string... some people smooth on the throttle get more life, some people hard on the throttle and spin it up then its gonna wear out quicker... your pace comes into play as well
It's grip versus longevity, too. The 211 lasted longer but had less outright grip, compound for compound.
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did you find the 212 was ok on 2nd day ? did you use it for 2 days ?
lol they did hold up well.. but after about 4 heat cycles they're pretty much spinning up
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