| Author | Message | ||
     Treadmarks |
Picked up two nails in the rear tire. One split the tire and was a job to patch, so it looks like I am in the market for something better than the 616s. I searched the forums and heard good stuff about the syncs, but I was looking for something more aggressive. I run distanzias on my xr650 street tard and like them alot, but they do't come in a 180/55/17 like the Uly takes. Any suggestions on an agressive tire that comes in our size? | ||
| Dr_greg |
I like Avon Azaros; AV45/46ST | ||
| Treadmarks |
Hi Doc, Nice looking tires. Have you had the opportunity to try them on gravel or packed dirt? How is the grip on wet pavement? I don't mind sliding a bit on dirt and gravel, and I don't get to any good curves till I ride north as all the roads are flat in Miami. | ||
| Aeholton |
How about these? http://www.ironpony.com/ironponydirect/product.asp /ImageName/avon-av49-50.jpg/Brand/AVON/Class2/Tire s%20and%20Wheels/Class3/Street%20Tires/Class1/STRE ET%20PRODUCTS | ||
| Retired_cop |
I will second what Dr Greg said....AVON AZAROS | ||
| M2nc |
Continental Road Attacks do a great job. | ||
| Crusty |
I'm with Dr. Greg and Retired Cop. I've got Azaros on my Uly, as well. They're a very good rain tire. I like them. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I like the Azaros as well. They have done everything I have asked without any surprises. Unfortunately, I am retarded and unable to ride the bike correctly since I am unable to get more than 3,000 miles out of any tire. I think I'll just by a gross of Tomahawks and be done with it.  | ||
| Javadog |
I saw a picture of someone with these Pirelli MT60s on their bike but the largest rear is a 160: http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalog/moto/moto_ca talogo_schedaDescription.page | ||
| Krassh |
I ran Azaros on my '03 XB9S and while a great mileage tire did not inspire confidence in the corners especially if it is wet or damp. I went with Michelin Power Pilots and wow what a difference. Same great mileage, but boy what a difference in the tight stuff. | ||
| Lowflyer |
I like the Pilot Roads on mine so far. | ||
| Bigdaddy |
3K and they're ready for replacement. I, like Ft_B, can't get more than 3K out of a rear. Power pilots did get me 3500 but the last 500 was touchy. | ||
| Lowflyer |
Bigdaddy/Fat Bastard, You guys might have something in common that seems to be wearing your tires out prematurely. I wonder what it could be?   | ||
| Solarbri |
I put the Pirelli MT60 on my Uly and LOVE them!  Sure there not an exact size replacement, however they mounted up with no problem and now they ride GREAT!!! I used to think the Dunlop 616's were great on the road and did fine on dirt roads...until I put on the MT60's. WOW! Dirt roads are much, much more fun! To those that continue to say this bike is for tarmac only...  | ||
| Bigdaddy |
You guys might have something in common that seems to be wearing your tires out prematurely. I wonder what it could be? I think I've figured it out! We both live in the mountains? Gotcha! G2 | ||
| Lowflyer |
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| Ft_bstrd |
We are both dashingly hot and desired by women? | ||
| Fastfxrs |
Just turned 9000 miles on my Pilot roads. I can't beleive the mileage. I barlely squeaked 9000 out of a hard touring tire on my harleys. | ||
| Krassh |
Actually meant Pilot Roads not Power Pilots, was getting 7,000 to 8,000 miles out of them and the grip was awesome. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Frickin' horse jockeys! I take craps bigger than what some of you guys weigh. No wonder your tires never wear out. | ||
| Jmhinkle |
"I take craps bigger than what some of you guys weigh. " If I remember right, the one you "have on deck could choke a donkey!" I think you also "have bigger chunks of corn in your crap" than him. (Message edited by jmhinkle on November 09, 2006) | ||
| Bigdaddy |
We are both dashingly hot and desired by women? I'm checking with the wife to see if I can agree (we're in a Knoxville Hotel so it won't take long.) Okay, answer is back. "Yea, you certainly are! Now run across the parking lot and get me a Starbucks.  G2 | ||
| Bigdaddy |
Wonder is she told me that so I'd play coffee boy? | ||
| Jlnance |
We are both dashingly hot and desired by women? Don't laugh. I had lunch with G2 a few months ago. I thought the waitress was going to give him a lap dance while she took his order. It would have been amusing had she not completly and totally ignored me.  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Bigdaddy, If you're in Knoxville, you should ride with us tomorrow. "Did you just soil yourself?" "Maybe!" (Message edited by ft_bstrd on November 09, 2006) | ||
| Ikeman |
Conti Road Attacks here. I've got about 5000 miles on them and the rear looks like it'll go another 5000. Of course, with all the highway miles I do commuting to work it's gonna have a nice square profile when it's used up. The front? Still haven't completely worn the lettering off the tread yet. I got 5000 out of the stock 6i6 but I was way into the wear bars at that point. | ||
| Lowflyer |
Well, you guys do seem to have great personalities.  | ||
| Etennuly |
I don't remember having corn! But every body likes their own brand...don't they?? OOOH...wafting...wafting  It's amazing how much tires are like crap, isn't it??? | ||
| Treadmarks |
So, which brand of tire has the corn knobbies. Maybe the peanut knobbies are smoother on the assphalt!  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Doesn't matter, they all leave "skid marks".  |
