Flying Scott Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Hi Folks I just got a set of new Pilot sports from SW moto from different locations, the front tire appears to be made from a different compound from the rear. The rear being more plastic like in finish compared with the front which is more rubber, the inner linning is dappled on the front thousands of little circles the rear is smooth again plastic finish inside. There website talks about the rear being made as below. "The rear tire features Michelin's patented Radial Delta carcass design which combines the adhesion of a racing slick with the stability necessary for road riding. Tread compound is derived from silica-based rubber mixes found in Michelin's racing rain tires. Z rated, tubeless design." Still seems unusual that two tires seem so different in material when new, what say ye who know more.... Cheers TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Send them to me for testing........ I'll let you know how they performed in about 2500 miles or so........... :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scott Posted March 25, 2004 Author Share Posted March 25, 2004 do you just need a chunk from each one or the whole tire....? TC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northman Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Better send the whole thing. Wouldn't want to ruin them, ya know........... :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrich Posted March 25, 2004 Share Posted March 25, 2004 Just fitted my 3rd rear and 2nd front this past weekend. I could see no difference between the two as far as composition. Got 6500 on the first rear, and close to 6000 on the second rear, 12,500 on the front. Grip is excellent as is handling in the wet. I have no problem with them at all. I believe Randy ( BDAZXX ) runs Pilot Sports as well, hopefully he will chime in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scott Posted March 26, 2004 Author Share Posted March 26, 2004 talked to SW moto's they said call michelin who were very good about sorting it out... Talked to Michelin about pilot sports they looked up DOTs said they came from different factories, one left the silicone release agent on the tire other scrubbed it off so looks less “slick” they said in time they look the same, (both equally knackered, worn out and needing replaced no doubt) Not sure if having a silicone residue on the tires fills me with joy but as long as the rubber is there when its needed. TC Was running the pilot sport hpx's before the roofers nail got me, actually it was a carpenters screw, I'm certain of it. :razz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 The Silicone should be gone in the 1st few miles. You could always "Scotch Brite" the edges if you are so inclined. Orlando's estimate of 6K plus miles seems more like Pilot Road milage than Sport. I'm @ 2800 miles and starting to shop for local deals to replace my Sports. My friends R1 just got "nailed in the rear" :shock: with only about 300 miles. I believe he had purchased road hazard insurance. Some shops provide that and will replace new, if tread is 90% or better and prorate the rest if it is worn more. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcrich Posted March 29, 2004 Share Posted March 29, 2004 The Silicone should be gone in the 1st few miles. You could always "Scotch Brite" the edges if you are so inclined. Orlando's estimate of 6K plus miles seems more like Pilot Road milage than Sport. I'm @ 2800 miles and starting to shop for local deals to replace my Sports. My friends R1 just got "nailed in the rear" :shock: with only about 300 miles. I believe he had purchased road hazard insurance. Some shops provide that and will replace new, if tread is 90% or better and prorate the rest if it is worn more. dan Nope, mileage is from Pilot Sports. Course you have to consider where I am here in Florida, not many twisties, so squaring them off b4 where the edges are worn. You must be hard on tires. :shock: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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