need help on a battle ax replacement tire on an '02 gsxr 1k. Michelin Pilot Sport or Dunlop 208ZR? any comments or suggestions?

can't go wrong with either one but the dunlop are just as good as the pilot sports and you will save about 10 to 15 dollars going with them. Michelins are a little pricey. I think the dunlops allow you to lean the bike over quicker.

Try the Pirelli Diablo's, good grip, great for riding in the rain, and they last a pretty long time... http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

love the pirelli's. had the diablos and also used the coras on the track and thought they were great. right now pirelli has a promo where if you buy a diablo rear, you get a free front (you must pay shipping of course) i will try to find the link to the coupon for you if you would like

I run the 208ZR's, and I really like them. Nice grip. The mileage was a little less than I had hoped for, but I got about 2500-3000 out of my rear.

I also run the 208ZR's. Unfortunately, there the only tires I've ever tried. But that's because I really like the way they feel. However, I will be using the Diablo Corsa's this summer for track days. I've also heard good things about the Michelin Pilot Sports. These tires run around the same price as the 208ZR's, you just have to find a good deal.

208 GP-A's from Dunlop are the only tires that I use for racing or street http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Go Dunlop. I like the feed back and the handling. They last a fairly long time provided the burnouts are kept to a minimum.

I've heard avon is good? plenty of traction and 4-5000 miles. just what i've heard... i haven't personally tried them. any opinions there?

BusaFan said:
I've heard avon is good? plenty of traction and 4-5000 miles. just what i've heard... i haven't personally tried them. any opinions there?




they are fine for moderate street use, track use they are all over the place and arent too predictable

i like dunlops but they are not the spec tire anymore in my racing series so i use the pirreli corsa dragons for both street and track.

I had Michelin pilot sports on when I got my bike and didnt like them at all .
The front end felt like it was gonna let go all the time especially when it was cold,I have Pirelli's now and love them,the front end feels stable at speed and give me so much confidence. http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/lick.gif

mpdgsxr1000 said:
208 GP-A's from Dunlop are the only tires that I use for racing or street http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif



coOl, i was wondering if anyone used the GP's on the street..im getting ready to order some now..is there any advantage to something other than 190/50-120/70 ?? ill be staying with the 190"s.

I BOUGHT MICHILLEN PILOT SPORTS, FRONT AND REAR, ABOUT 3500 MILES AGO AND THE REAR IS TOAST.
IS THIS NORMAL. MY DUNLOPS LASTED 8000.
ANY SUGGESTIONS ON THE LONGEST LASTING REAR. DON'T REALLY CARE FOR THE HANDLING SEEING AS HOW I'LL NEVER REALLY PUSH THE LIMIT OF ANY GOOD SPORT TIRES
HELP!!!!!

raheemtherugged said:
love the pirelli's. had the diablos and also used the coras on the track and thought they were great. right now pirelli has a promo where if you buy a diablo rear, you get a free front (you must pay shipping of course) i will try to find the link to the coupon for you if you would like




I was going to get a new Diablo rear anyway... hit me with that cupon...

Sorry dude, that promotion ended like 2 months ago...........

crap... oh well...