You're Probably Putting Bad Tires On Your Motorcycle (Tires Explained)

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[tylersanders]

If you have a sport bike and want good all around tires that last for a long time just get the Michelin road 5’s

[andystevens]

Great video.

I will add my own experience to the tire break in myth:
My RC-51 had brand new (2014) Power 3s with about 2 miles on them. It was cold and the ground was moist. I lived on a lake with a steep driveway that transitioned right onto a highway. As soon as I pulled onto the highway and let my clutch out, the rear gave out and I found myself highsiding. Ambulance ride and a crushed quadricep later... I learned a valuable lesson that those first 50 miles are still dangerous if you don't scrub them in or respect them.

[AirohThird]

I'm just here to say thanks for all the advices in the last years! I made my decision and I'm really happy with the purchase of the Busa as my first bike. Couldn't get a better bike, it's comfy and powerfull with a lot of room to groom my skills into it.

[iamwritingrightnow]

every tire eventually becomes a slick if you ride hard enough

[silversoozookee]

I've had my 2005 Suzuki GSXR 750 for over 5 years and 32, 000 plus miles traveled.
I tried a few different tires
Two summers ago I had pirelli angel gt2s this last summer I had the Diablo Supercorsa's
But in between I have used what has risen above all
the Michelin pilot road 5's .
I put on a fresh set just a few months ago prepared to use as soon as summer ended. The Michelin pr5s I had prior to that with regular commuting on the weekdays and a spirited ride at least twice a month on a weekend I still got 14, 000 miles out of the front and 15, 000 out of the rear.

Just my 2¢ opinion of a year-round Oregon rider

[ryancraig]

I prefer sport touring tires. Good ones provide consistent grip over a wide range of temperatures and superior grip on the wet. Currently running Metzler Roadtec 01s on the RT, but found Bridgestone T30/31 Evos to be really good, too, on my FZ-8. I don't really enjoy riding in the rain, but sometimes it can't be avoided and I want as much grip as I can get.

[domschwarz]

For about 90% of riders the biggest profit for using anything beyond sport touring tires is in your tire dealers pocket.

[noelpatenaude]

I prefer a hypersport tire on my MT09 for the handling in the mountain twisties. They heat up fast in our climate (Interior BC (Canada)). I find the wear is consistent all around for my riding style. Warm up is important. Probably not as much in Texas. Trust in the corners is my first consideration.

[critch.]

My motorcycle mechanic who used to race bikes says we spend too much money on the latest tyres as most tyres, down to even budget tyres will outperform most riders, even in the wet. He recommends Bridgestone BT023's which is a 10+ year old tyre and the tyre Ron Haslam uses in his race school apparently. My Metzeler Roadtec 01's were disappointing as they squared off sooner than I was led to believe they would.

[ziggyinc]

my FJR1300 Loves the Road5GT sport touring tires. And I love educating younger riders about how to corner correctly, by passing them.

[Doin_the_Absolute_Most]

I kept Dunlop Q3s on my 2012 CBR1000RR for YEARS. Commuting during the week, canyon-carving during the summer, and track days a couple times a year. I got tired of replacing my tires every 3k miles, so I switched to Pirelli Angel GTs, and I NEVER LOOKED BACK.

There was a small, but noticeable drop-off in turn-in responsiveness, but not enough for me to miss the Q3s. The only time I felt a difference in edge-grip was in the canyons dragging knee on a 100°+ July afternoon, in the middle of a pack of fast riders on every hypersport tire imaginable.

I do not recommend Angel GTs for trackdays if you’re an A or B-group rider. But like YammieNoob said, if you’re a street rider who is wearing out the center of your tire before the sides, you need a good sport-touring tire.

[geevagyok]

My MT07 came with Bridgestone Batlax sport touring tyres, wich I changed to Pirelli Diablo Rosso III. Best decision ever.

[Hakiri]

after 3 years of riding I think I was a pretty decent rider. I have no memory of it but I had a car pull out in front of me, as far as I can tell from what I was told it's not my fault the car just pulled out in front of me and I wasn't able to avoid it. Happened on the 17th of September and I'm still in the hospital fighting to keep my leg, I barely survived but thankfully the Dr's worked hard to save me and my leg. Wiped out the hospital of all their blood in the process XD
TLDR, no matter how good of a rider you are, it only takes a second of feeling over safe to let something happen.l

[douglasalexander]

Road 5 is a great all round tyre with long life, great value in the long term. Power 5 is a road tyre that’s grippier and more responsive (fun) if you like a more sporty ride round the twisties on a Sunday thrash. It won’t last quite as long as the road, although way better than stickier tyres used to, thanks to the high silica content. Tyres have come a long way, , either tyre is great, lucky us.

[Altruistic]

I'm using Pirelli Diablo Rosso 2. Grips pretty good on the road even during torrential rain of the tropical weather.

[GTReplayMaster]

Got Bridgestone T32s on mine, so far notice almost no change performance wise from S22s, but better wet weather control. Hopefully they will also have much longer endurance as well

[jerkforsure]

The taller tires(higher aspect ratio) aren't, necessarily, just for looks. It actually gives additional "suspension" as it flexes and gives a more comfortable ride.

[michaelconran]

I resemble that last statement. I own a Harley cruiser and take the term seriously. Granted because of where I live I may cruise at 85mph for long stretches, but when I hit the twisties up in the higher elevations I tend to slow down more than most, enjoy the wind and scenery. I go for longevity and all season type tires. I may not be fast, but I will ride in sub freezing temps if the roads are dry. Of course I have grip heaters and electric gear. I may be stupid for buying an overpriced Harley, but I should get extra credit for the right gear.

[tenshi]

I am on my second set of michelin road 5 with my fz07, and I dont think my bike can reach their limit on the street or the occasional track day. I have never felt that would give up on me. Great for spring and fall riding when its colder, or when the weather is grey and the casual riders all hide away and the leave the streets open =)

[kerrykgraham]

I run pirelli angel gt2 on my vfr and they are great sport touring tires, especially for my style of everyday riding.