XXitanium Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Something sticky that can still get 6,000 mile's out of it? I've had good luck with Avons, but both XX's came here to Wisconsin with a flavor of Pilot Roads. We are a little budget conscious, tires are really important though. If any of you feel like commenting your favorites|reasons, thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Bridgestone t31. They do last around 6k miles. Excellent grip dry, fantastic wet. Cheaper vs. Pilot Road. Front Bridgestone has superb trailbraking feel. Very neutral. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 I have never gotten 6K out of a rear XX tire so I guess I can't help. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewtoy Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Michelin Pilot Sports 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Just sold the bike with Pilots on it, hated those tires. Avon would be my choice. I've seen anywhere between 1700 and 8k miles on a rear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 4 hours ago, SwampNut said: Just sold the bike with Pilots on it, hated those tires. A lot of people like like the Pilots, what is your beef with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 Strange behavior in slow turns around town, an unnerving feeling. To be fair, I've got tens of thousands of miles on Avons and maybe 1k on Michelin. Could just be me. If I need a street truck tire, Michelin 100%. None of their car or bike tires have ever made me happy. The ones on the Tesla are stupid loud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoOne65 Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 for semi aggressive riding road pilots have never failed me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted May 17, 2021 Share Posted May 17, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, SwampNut said: Strange behavior in slow turns around town, an unnerving feeling. It sounds like operator error. Btw, I have not recommended michelins only because they are the most expensive. They are the finest and longest lasting tires you can find. Edited May 17, 2021 by tomek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 I've only ridden on Pilots at the end of their life. Maybe a good reason to try new? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 I have used Pilots in their various iterations for years. But not being very bike-aware, my opinion means little. I just pats my money and gets them put on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 I had this friend d 40 years ago (it was me) more testosterone than money. He rode down to the wire treads more than once. I don't see that happening ing to jr. for various reasons, but tread life definitely isn't most important factor, but it's a factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 On 5/15/2021 at 8:29 PM, XXitanium said: Something sticky that can still get 6,000 mile's out of it? I've had good luck with Avons, but both XX's came here to Wisconsin with a flavor of Pilot Roads. We are a little budget conscious, tires are really important though. If any of you feel like commenting your favorites|reasons, thank you. 1" wide bicycle tires of the hardest compound available so he can't go fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Another recommendation for Michelin Pilots here...used them for generations and always liked the feel and longevity- good value for money. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 I was always a fan of the Pilot Power. I did just test out the new Dunlop Q3 and that did really well too and both tires are reasonably priced but were on backorder last I checked 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted May 30, 2021 Author Share Posted May 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Peepa said: Pilot Power. 2 hours ago, Peepa said: Dunlop Q3 I know it may not be a fair comparison based on what riding you were doing, but what kind of miles to you get out if them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Id get fairly decent miles from a Pilot Power. Never tested the length on the Q3, just the lean angle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotetcher Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 Pilot roads. Have always felt well planted and confident in their ability to grip wet and dry. Did a circumference of the country (- florida) on one set on a loaded bike. Well over 100000 miles using them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Dotetcher said: Pilot roads. Have always felt well planted and confident in their ability to grip wet and dry. Did a circumference of the country (- florida) on one set on a loaded bike. Well over 100000 miles using them. One hundred thousand miles on 1 set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 6 minutes ago, RXX said: One hundred thousand miles on 1 set? Or maybe only using that brand of tire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted June 7, 2021 Author Share Posted June 7, 2021 4 corners is a three sided triangle (the fourth leg is a gimme. That would be close to 10,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 4 hours ago, RXX said: One hundred thousand miles on 1 set? Totally doable on Harley. 95k of it on the trailer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotetcher Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 6 hours ago, blackhawkxx said: Or maybe only using that brand of tire? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peepa Posted June 7, 2021 Share Posted June 7, 2021 16 hours ago, tomek said: Totally doable on Harley. 95k of it on the trailer. My Harley has seen less trailer time than my XX has 😒 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted June 15, 2021 Author Share Posted June 15, 2021 (edited) Ti is ready for the year. GT4's . Edited June 15, 2021 by XXitanium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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