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DevlDog

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Okay so, on my bike I have a stock on the front and a Q2 on the rear(didn't do it, guy that had it before me did), and the front wheel is starting to look a wee bit bald. Still had some tread on it, but I'm going to have to replace it soon. Back wheel doesn't have much wear at all, still looks good.

I am curious about the different kinds of tires that are available. I like the Q2 on the rear, haven't ever felt any slip from it or anything like that. Rides well. Should I buy a brand new front tire and just break it in, or get two? What are the good and bad of the different types? My sister's boyfriend says he likes his Michelins on the GSX-R he has, but I'm not sure I really want to switch brands since my rear tire is still good. I think his are power pures?

Any of you guys have Q3's or Q2's on both wheels or use the Michelins and can tell me about them?
 
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JT

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DevlDog said:
Okay so, on my bike I have a stock on the front and a Q2 on the rear(didn't do it, guy that had it before me did), and the front wheel is starting to look a wee bit bald. Still had some tread on it, but I'm going to have to replace it soon. Back wheel doesn't have much wear at all, still looks good.

I am curious about the different kinds of tires that are available. I like the Q2 on the rear, haven't ever felt any slip from it or anything like that. Rides well. Should I buy a brand new front tire and just break it in, or get two? What are the good and bad of the different types? My sister's boyfriend says he likes his Michelins on the GSX-R he has, but I'm not sure I really want to switch brands since my rear tire is still good. I think his are power pures?

Any of you guys have Q3's or Q2's on both wheels or use the Michelins and can tell me about them?
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everybody loves the Q2's as well as the Michelins are top of the line. you cant go wrong with either. I would not worry about needing both just take care of the front tire.

keep in mind selection should be biased on your still and needs (do you want to put tons of miles on it and comfort, or do you want a sporty tire with tons of grip but will get low mileage)

I personally have the Michelin power pure and its amazing
 
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sammy56

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I am having Dunlop Roadsmart II's put on my bike tomorrow. They are Sport Touring tires, but got quite good reviews.
I had the Roadsmart I's on my bike previously and very much liked them (better than the Metzler's from my perspective). I got over 14,000 miles out of the front and over 7000 on the rear and they perform well. Rear could likely go 10,000 but I am changing both at this time.
Only got about 6000 on the Metzler, but it was more of a sport than sport touring in its defence.
 
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DevlDog

New Member
JT, is there any real difference between the Dunlop Q2/3 and the Power Pures that you have? Or is it more of like, a Nike vs. Reebok kind of thing? Where both shoes are great, it's more of just how you like the way one feels on your foot more than the other?
 
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JT

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DevlDog said:
JT, is there any real difference between the Dunlop Q2/3 and the Power Pures that you have? Or is it more of like, a Nike vs. Reebok kind of thing? Where both shoes are great, it's more of just how you like the way one feels on your foot more than the other?
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well between the road smart and the power pure the grip increase is amazing... but im comparing apples and oranges, now with the comparing apples and apples id imagine that the Q3's will just as good as the power pure and at that point becomes the nike vs reebok scenario.

Just my two cents im no expert.
 
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sammy56

New Member
So I just got the Roadsmart IIs installed and really need to ride them for about 70 miles before I can truly comment, but out of the gate they feel great.
They are sport touring tires, but for those not racing they are awesome
 
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DevlDog

New Member
Pulled in yesterday after classes at my sister's place(where I keep my bike), and her long-time boyfriend is there(the guy I mentioned riding with before). I had gotten some frame sliders from Shogun, and we were looking at putting them on real quick, and I noticed three little cuts/tears in my front tire. Belt visible through them. Looks like I'm done riding until I can secure a new front tire :mad:

I think I'm probably going to end up going with a Q2 on the front, since that's what I have on the rear. Mix-matching tire types is bad, right?
 

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