TIRE SELECTION

[micbusathens]

please give me your opinion about std bridgestone tires .cause Im satisfied due to their handling ,stability ,wet conditions behavior and mileage I supose.Am I right or you have something better to propose.I really hate experiments.I did that once with Diablos and I changed them right back with new std Bridgestones again.They were awfull at high speeds concerning stability.Thanks in advance

[SANDFLEA85]

i just put PP.CT'S on,went from a pair of shinkos,its like a brand new bike,i love them,the lean angle is sick!!

[Charlesbusa]

What kind of tires you want are 100% determined by what kind of riding you do and what you want out of your tires.

Do you;
dragrace?
commute?
tour?
ride twisty canyons?
bling bling?
trackdays?
roadrace?

combinations above? maybe 10% bling bling 30% twisty canyons 60% commute.

Do you want longevity over grip or grip over longevity? Or maybe a combination of?

Do you want dry tires or wet tires? Or a combination?

Do you want cheap tires or the best money can buy? Or somewhere in between?

[big coop]

Dunlop 208s. They are ready for any kind of ride.

[micbusathens]

well!my bike is just about stock.Check these percentages below:
sport touring 40%
twisty roads 20%
trackdays 10%
wet conditions 5%
extremely high speed cruises 25%
I prefer combination of longevity and grip.with your proposal tell me also if stock tires cover my requirements somehow.Price is not an issue because all tires here are expensive.

Round 420$ for a pair of stock Bridgestones

[JuiceSC]

(micbusathens @ Sep. 17 2007,11:20) please give me your opinion about std bridgestone tires .cause Im satisfied due to their handling ,stability ,wet conditions behavior and mileage I supose.Am I right or you have something better to propose.I really hate experiments.I did that once with Diablos and I changed  them right back with new std Bridgestones again.They were awfull at high speeds concerning stability.Thanks in advance

You didn't like the Diablos??

I've had no issues with Dunlop, Metzeler, Pirelli, or Bridgstone tires. There are some minor differences in feel, but thats about it.

[stlbusarider]

I love the Pilot Powers. They have a much better feel in tight turns. They do how ever feel a little weaker in the high speed runs compared to the Bridgestones. If you feel your are more comfortable with them stick with em. They are still a great tire.

[mountainmotor]

(micbusathens @ Sep. 17 2007,19:06) well!my bike is just about stock.Check these percentages below:
                     sport touring 40%
                      twisty roads  20%
                      trackdays      10%
                   wet conditions  5%
   extremely high speed cruises 25%
I prefer  combination of longevity and grip.with your proposal tell me also if stock tires cover my requirements somehow.Price is not an issue because all tires here are expensive.  

Round 420$ for a pair of stock Bridgestones

I have always liked and bought Bridgestones . I also like that Dunlop Qualifier . Have not rode on them but hear their pretty good .

The BT-056 is an 8 year old tire that you seem to like  . Maybe a new generation BT-021 with a dual compound rear would not be stepping backwards .

BT-021

[HillbillyTom]

Might have a look at Michelin's new Pilot Road 2. Also a dual compound rear and I believe a dual compound front too.

[Charlesbusa]

(micbusathens @ Sep. 17 2007,14:06) well!my bike is just about stock.Check these percentages below:
                     sport touring 40%
                      twisty roads  20%
                      trackdays      10%
                   wet conditions  5%
   extremely high speed cruises 25%
I prefer  combination of longevity and grip.with your proposal tell me also if stock tires cover my requirements somehow.Price is not an issue because all tires here are expensive.  

Round 420$ for a pair of stock Bridgestones

BT015( the '08 Busa comes with these stock)
Qualifiers
Pilot Power 2cts or Pilot Powers

Any of those should work for you.  The 2cts are probably the most expensive of the bunch.

I agree with MountainMotor, the stock BT56s are way old and outdated.  Update to the newer tires  

[micbusathens]

thank all of you guys for the infos.I will probably choose something between bt's015 and 021 even if i cant figure their differences.

[Charlesbusa]

Here ya go, a side by side comparo

[micbusathens]

(Charlesbusa @ Sep. 18 2007,20:52) Here ya go, a side by side comparo

thanks Charles.Always there for help.Obliged........