Ok I am looking at getting some new tires. The ones on my bike have kind of a flat spot on both front and back tire. They were made this way. I am looking on the internet and non of the tires look like mine. Is it just the way they look online or am I looking for a different type of tire? Thanks
check this forum out... http://www.600cc.org/forum/f67/
tire type depends on riding style... track/touring(think, wet riding and longer wear)/best of both???
they all have about the same profile, some steeper than others, but for the most part, the rubber/silicone compound, single vs. dual compound, etc. is what sets the different riding styles apart. Better grip = faster wear and vice-versa Less grip = longer life, most new touring tires have dual compound, meaning a harder center-line and softer edges... best of both worlds, great life and great grip when leaning!
tire type depends on riding style... track/touring(think, wet riding and longer wear)/best of both???
they all have about the same profile, some steeper than others, but for the most part, the rubber/silicone compound, single vs. dual compound, etc. is what sets the different riding styles apart. Better grip = faster wear and vice-versa Less grip = longer life, most new touring tires have dual compound, meaning a harder center-line and softer edges... best of both worlds, great life and great grip when leaning!
I have used Dunlop RoadSmart, Continental ContiMotion, and Michelin Pilot Road 3 and 2CT tires on my bike. I currently have a Pilot Road 3 front and 2CT rear, as the dealer didn't order the Road 3 rear and I needed a rear tire right away. They work well together, both dual compound. My perceptions only follow: The Dunlop Sportmax tires take a little warming up to achieve max grip. I pushed these tires hard (2 sets) and wasn't unhappy. I managed about 5,000 miles per set. ContiMotions were actually a good match for the bike and the roads where I live. They warmed up quickly, and hold a good line when pushed hard into the twisties. Low cost, but a good tire. Averaged 4,000 (maximum) per set, and that just wasn't good enough. (I have ridden 5,000 miles since Mother's Day!) Michelin Pilot Road 3's were recommended by a professional rider/journalist here locally, and I have been very happy with them. While I would prefer to have a matched set on the bike, the 2CT rear has excellent grip, warm up very quickly, and show very little wear for the 1,500 or so miles I have on them right now. (No chicken strips, either.) The Road 3 front tracks the corners very well, and the additional sipes do a great job in the wet. If I can, I will try the Road 4's on the next set. Either way, I think I will remain with the Michelin's. I ride hard, quickly through the curves, for hours at a time.
In my opinion, find a shop where you can actually get your hands on the tires. Get the best rubber you can afford, stay on top of the air pressures, and ride within your limits. Confidence in your tires will allow you to ride with fewer worries! Good luck in your hunt!
-Slick
In my opinion, find a shop where you can actually get your hands on the tires. Get the best rubber you can afford, stay on top of the air pressures, and ride within your limits. Confidence in your tires will allow you to ride with fewer worries! Good luck in your hunt!
-Slick