Calling Intermediate riders--Tire Pole
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D-Zum
My 13 year old is faster than your President
I'm interested in the "why" as to what you are looking for when you ask this question. It's just my inner 5 year old coming out.
Here's what I know in a general sense about all 3 tires.
All 3 tires will serve you well in all 3 groups. All 3 will probably last a reasonably long time as long as your suspension is setup well for your weight.
All 3 tires will cost you about the same for a set.
There may be some subtle differences in handling that one tire may have over the others that are subjective to rider preference.
What tire's available to you may differ between organizations at various events and/or what vendor you buy them from.
Here's what I know in a general sense about all 3 tires.
All 3 tires will serve you well in all 3 groups. All 3 will probably last a reasonably long time as long as your suspension is setup well for your weight.
All 3 tires will cost you about the same for a set.
There may be some subtle differences in handling that one tire may have over the others that are subjective to rider preference.
What tire's available to you may differ between organizations at various events and/or what vendor you buy them from.
tdelegram
Control Rider
You saw "Pole" in the title and couldn't contain yourself!
As Darrin said round, black, and rubber. Most of it is personal taste/feel expectations. I would rather have the insurance of most grip and give up on tire life, we aren't in a cheap sport.
D-Zum
My 13 year old is faster than your President
JakeSizzle
New Member
Diablo Rosso Corsas (which also came OEM from Triumph). They last relatively long (I was at 5K miles when i replaced mine, they were just under 50% and probably wouldn't have passed tech).
A bit pricier than most others but they just flat out rock. Never have had an issue with grip (I don't run tire warmers, 30/28 F/R cold).
A bit pricier than most others but they just flat out rock. Never have had an issue with grip (I don't run tire warmers, 30/28 F/R cold).
I've been running Q3's for a while and love them. They have great grip and feedback. I love the profile - very linear transition from upright to full lean - and I like the stiff feel of the tire.
Last year at Jennings, I tried Pilot Power 3's and they felt too squishy. I didn't trust them when leaned over.
At Tally last weekend, I switched to Dunlop D212's (the UK made race tire). Definitely more grip and feedback than the Q3. I rode some morning sessions on the Q3 with a CR and could feel them start to slide when the CR had me up the pace. The D212's remained planted and definitely feel like a step up from the Q3.
Last year at Jennings, I tried Pilot Power 3's and they felt too squishy. I didn't trust them when leaned over.
At Tally last weekend, I switched to Dunlop D212's (the UK made race tire). Definitely more grip and feedback than the Q3. I rode some morning sessions on the Q3 with a CR and could feel them start to slide when the CR had me up the pace. The D212's remained planted and definitely feel like a step up from the Q3.
ANY race tire is more grippy at any temperature than street-designed tires. Just sayin....
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JakeSizzle
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For what it's worth, I have a friend riding a bone stock 2009 ZX6R with Q3's in TPM and he's running middle advanced pace. He doesn't even own/run tire warmers! He's never had any issues.
He likes the life-span, the turn in feel, and most importantly the price! Pretty much any sport/track oriented tire will suit intermediate pace
He likes the life-span, the turn in feel, and most importantly the price! Pretty much any sport/track oriented tire will suit intermediate pace
HondaGalToo
Control Rider
It's really amazing how good stock bikes and hypersport street tires are these days!
I whole-heartedly agree with Judy. Hypersport STREET tires are better than Race tires of 10 years ago. Unless you're at the pointy end of A group, there's no reason to worry about grip. You just need to understand that any tire will NOT have the same amount of grip for a given temperature....
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