LateOnTheBrakes
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Anyone know the recommended track pressures for the pilot power 2CTs? Trying to get an answer from michelin or the dealer is like pulling teeth.
Cold/Hot Tire Pressures for Michelin Pilot Power 2CT
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Sklossmonster
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I'm not a Michelin rider, but in the past the pressure I've run and recommended for riders on the Pilot Powers is more like 30-32 in the front, and 30-34 in the rear.
Lower pressures for colder conditions, higher pressures for hotter conditions.
Maybe a Michelin rider can chime in with their experience.
Lower pressures for colder conditions, higher pressures for hotter conditions.
Maybe a Michelin rider can chime in with their experience.
Mikey75702
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Im running 32psi front and 30psi rear....Thinking of dropping the rear to about 28ish. Sticks like glue but the rear tires is running a little cooler then the front
BigBird
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these are cold readings and my tires look like they are still new after about 4 track days...but maybe bc i am still a B group rider, but they work better than when i had 32/30, but again everyone is different...
i did hear with the regular pilot powers, they usually use a higher pressure than the 2cts, more like what Marshall said is recommended for the non-2CTs
This thread is like most that I've read about these tires in that everyone gives you a different answer.
I thought this was a great article discussing this topic. I'm trying 35/35 cold next time I hit the track.
http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=145272
I thought this was a great article discussing this topic. I'm trying 35/35 cold next time I hit the track.
http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=145272
sobottka
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you get different answers when you ask (from people who dont know, or think they do) on the net ..... 35/35 is street pressures (your front would be close to 40 hot, ouch!!!!!). in this thread you have a couple good answers including info from a track side michelin race tire distributer (provided bt me
). disregard it at your own risk
You begin to sacrifice "feel" with higher pressures. The Power's casing is very supple. You can almost mount it bare handed. It will feel very stiff and not want to warm up with these higher pressures.
And, as you get a pressure rise as the casing heats up, the feel of the tire gets even worse.
And, as you get a pressure rise as the casing heats up, the feel of the tire gets even worse.
daddyfriedrich
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I love the search function. Search and ye shall receive. 30/29 for me, unless it matters what bike it's on. Same pressures on a 2008 CBR 1000rr mid-pack beginner?