Anyone gotten a 190/55/17 on edge just street riding?

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Mikey

I switched from Pilot Power 2CTs to Pilot Road 2s, and have no intention of ever going back on the street. I get just as much traction from the Roads, they heat up quickly, and tread life is amazing. Simply the best street tire I have ever run.

Hey, whatever makes you comfortable! Hell, I listened to guys rant and rave about the newest Shinko tires.

FWIW I just picked a buddy up off the road Sat, that was running those tires and the guy ahead of him complained of slipping as well. Crasher was riding a 1098, other Michelin guy was on a GSXR750.

I understand that there are a lot of factors at work here but I doubt that a set of Pilot Power Road 2CTs have the same grip level as my Bridgestone BT-002 Race Street tires. Now in a perfect world, I would own two sets of rims and put ST tires on one set and SS tires on the other.

[Homeslice]

Softer tires are good at covering the mistakes of ham-fisted riders who aren't smooth with the throttle in turns

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Sean

That was a 190/50, I run a 190/55, any idea how the height compares? I do wonder about the profile but I haven't noticed any noticeable change in handling.

I ran through one Dunlop Qualifier in 190/50. The only thing I really noticed was it seemed to lean slower. A 190/55 Pilot Power 2CT felt "tippy" in comparison when I put them on. Going from 190/50 to 190/55 took more getting used to than going from 190/55 to 190/50.

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by Sean

That was a 190/50, I run a 190/55, any idea how the height compares? I do wonder about the profile but I haven't noticed any noticeable change in handling. I'm still not using all the tread, but considering a friend highsided because he ran out of tire and broke his collarbone this past weekend, I'm fine with that.

Run outta tire? or run outta talent? Not trying to be a dick but you can ride over any tires capability...

[t-homo]

Originally Posted by jtemple

I ran through one Dunlop Qualifier in 190/50. The only thing I really noticed was it seemed to lean slower. A 190/55 Pilot Power 2CT felt "tippy" in comparison when I put them on. Going from 190/50 to 190/55 took more getting used to than going from 190/55 to 190/50.

I love the quick turn in of the 55s.


Smileyman, we still need to meet up some weekend.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by t-rock

I love the quick turn in of the 55s.

Me too! I love the way Pilot Powers turn in, it just took a little adjusting to, going from a 50 to a 55. If I replace my current set with another set of PP 2CTs, It won't be as dramatic.

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by t-rock

I love the quick turn in of the 55s.


Smileyman, we still need to meet up some weekend.

This next weekend would be cool, Fayetteville's Bikes, Blues, N BBQ. The wkend of Oct 3 the Zx10 boys will be in Harrison. I was hoping to run one day with them and Me and a bud were looking at some lower MO for sometime soon...

[t-homo]

October 3 is the next free weekend I'll have. parents will be in town this weekend, then october 10, I am headed to Birmingham for the vintage race festival. October 25 I will be riding at Hallett though. You should try to bring the 1125 out.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Run outta tire? or run outta talent? Not trying to be a dick but you can ride over any tires capability...

He rolled over the edge of the tire onto it's side.

[smileyman]

Originally Posted by t-rock

October 3 is the next free weekend I'll have. parents will be in town this weekend, then october 10, I am headed to Birmingham for the vintage race festival. October 25 I will be riding at Hallett though. You should try to bring the 1125 out.

I'll look into that Hallett date, maybe to ride, maybe to spectate...where is the vintage meet? barber or 'Dega?