a traitor to my kind!!

daemon · 03-15-2008

since i've been filling everyone in on a few of the things i have been doing over the cold season.
i thought it would only be right to let you know that i have changed tire brands(for now),i mostly run continental brand tires...
and in no way will i say that i have found a superior tread.
haven't really had the chance to test them out.
i typically go for the LONG wear tires..i ride alot of miles in a season and i certainly don't want to buy 3 or 4 pairs in a season.

so for now i am giving the "Pirelli Diablo Stradas" a run for the money.
currently i have only put on about 300 miles on them(mostly commute) but here is what i have noticed so far.
1. they seem to be sticky for a "touring" tire right off from the get go. once they are warmed up a bit it is apparent that i can ride them as hard as i typically do.
2.the tip in is smoother on this tire.the continentals would tip in so hard that i had to battle them back from going too far until they were well worn in to my riding style.
3. hellacious amount of tread life just from the looks of them. deep cuts in the pattern that stretches all the way to the edge.
looks to be a good rain tire even though i have yet to have the chance to test that theory.

here is a downer side of the tires.

they just don't look near as "sexy" on the bike!!!
i know that is a bad example so i will show you what i mean...

here is an example of the conti's!!
rear!!

front

and here are the strada's....

rear!!

front!

i keep telling myself that at least the stradas look like dragon scales,but i know i am only fooling myself.

so all in all if you are the type of rider that does alot of miles in a season i will always say to go with the continental road attacks......at least until further notice...

JTpaintball70 · 03-15-2008

One of our regulars swears by those tires. I might have to try a set if I decide to settle down in my riding style a little

Michael600r · 03-15-2008

I gotta say, I like the Pirellis better.

xeon · 03-15-2008

I think both tires are good and give good mileage. Turn in on both tires is good for a ST tire IMO.

ervins · 03-16-2008

Another Pirelli convert...My next tire after my Pirelli Corsa IIIs are the new Rossos...I need a bit more wear than what the Corsas IIIs are giving me but then again I new that going in...Right on bro!

daemon · 03-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTpaintball70

One of our regulars swears by those tires. I might have to try a set if I decide to settle down in my riding style a little

AHEM!!!
who said i was slow???

Quote:

Originally Posted by ervins

Another Pirelli convert...My next tire after my Pirelli Corsa IIIs are the new Rossos...I need a bit more wear than what the Corsas IIIs are giving me but then again I new that going in...Right on bro!

i'm liking them so far and if they last a good long time then i may stick with them.
possibly switch out mid-season for something a little more aggressive

A2rider · 03-16-2008

Can't go wrong with Pirellis, Mike. If everything goes well with my bike, I will be getting a set for my dinosaur.

eidian · 03-16-2008

Oh sure, confuse the hell out of me now!

I ride all year so I'm looking forward to your final judgement on these tires. But even if you fall in love with these new tires (even with that "dorky" tread that you pointed out), I'm still gonna give the Conti Road Attacks a chance first when I swap out the OEM's...180/55's baby!

*trikebubble* · 03-16-2008

Hey Mayo,
They make your bike look like a Goldwing...........

j/k buddy, i think they look pretty cool actually. And besides, when your ripping it up no-one will be albe to see the tread pattern anyways.

bennice · 03-16-2008

I dunno Mayo - I think I kinda see that whole dragon scale thing you mentioned.

daemon · 03-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by eidian

Oh sure, confuse the hell out of me now!

I ride all year so I'm looking forward to your final judgement on these tires. But even if you fall in love with these new tires (even with that "dorky" tread that you pointed out), I'm still gonna give the Conti Road Attacks a chance first when I swap out the OEM's...180/55's baby!

certainly do try them...they are a great sport touring tire with excellent grip!!!
as i said... i will most likely go back to them once i have a chance to try these and possibly something a little more agressive

daemon · 03-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikebubble

Hey Mayo,
They make your bike look like a Goldwing...........

j/k buddy, i think they look pretty cool actually. And besides, when your ripping it up no-one will be albe to see the tread pattern anyways.

oh no....not a goldwing!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bennice

I dunno Mayo - I think I kinda see that whole dragon scale thing you mentioned.

i know it really shouldn't make much difference what the tread looks like,but as carlo said.
once i'm rolling who will notice

A2rider · 03-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by daemon

i know it really shouldn't make much difference what the tread looks like,but as carlo said.
once i'm rolling who will notice

I'll notice and I'll tell you every time you stop they look like Goldwing tires!

daemon · 03-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by A2rider

I'll notice and I'll tell you every time you stop they look like Goldwing tires!

thats okay tina....i'll hug you anyway!!!ha ha ha.
how many gold wings do you know of with my chickenstrips???

JaREEDeffect · 03-16-2008

Those tires may be fine for commute or for the long hall but i prefer to get max grip over tire longevity any day. Thats why im running Pilot Power 2CT's I have never felt comfortable on the harder compound tires pushing hard into a twisty especially with lower road temps. I would much rather spend the extra money and know my tires are going to hold my line.

A2rider · 03-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by daemon

thats okay tina....i'll hug you anyway!!!ha ha ha.
how many gold wings do you know of with my chickenstrips???

The one on the Deals Gap video!

daemon · 03-16-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaREEDeffect

Those tires may be fine for commute or for the long hall but i prefer to get max grip over tire longevity any day. Thats why im running Pilot Power 2CT's I have never felt comfortable on the harder compound tires pushing hard into a twisty especially with lower road temps. I would much rather spend the extra money and know my tires are going to hold my line.

i will agree with you there.
i have run the conti sport attacks and i know what you mean about better grip.
the thing is that you should never be running that hard on the street anyway.
i try to keep myself at a level pace and one that everyone is capable of handling.
many peeps with better tread have fallen behind me keeping my pace.

is it the tread or the rider????

ervins · 03-17-2008

Those treads are wild...Looks like dragon scales! There you go...Now it goes with the bike.

V2K_CCTX · 03-17-2008

nice tires...hows the rack

daemon · 03-17-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by V2K_CCTX

nice tires...hows the rack

not sure what you mean by "rack".....i don't have hooters

03-15-2008	#1 (permalink)
daemon devil in god's country BTK Expert Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: greeley,colorado Posts: 11,095	a traitor to my kind!! since i've been filling everyone in on a few of the things i have been doing over the cold season. i thought it would only be right to let you know that i have changed tire brands(for now),i mostly run continental brand tires... and in no way will i say that i have found a superior tread. haven't really had the chance to test them out. i typically go for the LONG wear tires..i ride alot of miles in a season and i certainly don't want to buy 3 or 4 pairs in a season. so for now i am giving the "Pirelli Diablo Stradas" a run for the money. currently i have only put on about 300 miles on them(mostly commute) but here is what i have noticed so far. 1. they seem to be sticky for a "touring" tire right off from the get go. once they are warmed up a bit it is apparent that i can ride them as hard as i typically do. 2.the tip in is smoother on this tire.the continentals would tip in so hard that i had to battle them back from going too far until they were well worn in to my riding style. 3. hellacious amount of tread life just from the looks of them. deep cuts in the pattern that stretches all the way to the edge. looks to be a good rain tire even though i have yet to have the chance to test that theory. here is a downer side of the tires. they just don't look near as "sexy" on the bike!!! i know that is a bad example so i will show you what i mean... here is an example of the conti's!! rear!! front and here are the strada's.... rear!! front! i keep telling myself that at least the stradas look like dragon scales,but i know i am only fooling myself. so all in all if you are the type of rider that does alot of miles in a season i will always say to go with the continental road attacks......at least until further notice... __________________ my_vids litany_of_fear

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JTpaintball70 has a surgically implanted keyboard Forum Supporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 3,034	One of our regulars swears by those tires. I might have to try a set if I decide to settle down in my riding style a little __________________ Nathan My Photobucket 2007 ZX-6R 2007 Ninja 650R aka Shion - STOLEN 2-4-08 2001 Jeep TJ NM EMT-Basic

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Michael600r Ninja tomato farmer BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Burlington, Kentucky Posts: 15,904	I gotta say, I like the Pirellis better. __________________ Ninja 600R Ninja 500R, sold

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xeon Wants better weather! BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 905	I think both tires are good and give good mileage. Turn in on both tires is good for a ST tire IMO. __________________ Black '06 Ninja 250R Red-n-Silver '99 YZF600R

03-16-2008	#5 (permalink)
ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,825	Another Pirelli convert...My next tire after my Pirelli Corsa IIIs are the new Rossos...I need a bit more wear than what the Corsas IIIs are giving me but then again I new that going in...Right on bro! __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

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A2rider Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: KCK Posts: 19,728	Can't go wrong with Pirellis, Mike. If everything goes well with my bike, I will be getting a set for my dinosaur.

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eidian Black is faster, right? Forum Supporter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buena Park, CA Posts: 2,830	Oh sure, confuse the hell out of me now! I ride all year so I'm looking forward to your final judgement on these tires. But even if you fall in love with these new tires (even with that "dorky" tread that you pointed out), I'm still gonna give the Conti Road Attacks a chance first when I swap out the OEM's...180/55's baby! __________________ '07 black Z1000: Power Bronze/Projekt D/EYI Designs/Leo Vince/Puig/Galfer/T1Concepts

03-16-2008	#9 (permalink)
trikebubble Slow Guy on a Fast Bike Extreme Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Okanagan Falls, BC Posts: 22,557	Hey Mayo, They make your bike look like a Goldwing........... j/k buddy, i think they look pretty cool actually. And besides, when your ripping it up no-one will be albe to see the tread pattern anyways. __________________ 08 Midnite Sapphire Blue ZX-14

03-16-2008	#10 (permalink)
bennice Last of the non-banned Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denver-ish Posts: 3,707	I dunno Mayo - I think I kinda see that whole dragon scale thing you mentioned. __________________ 2007 ZX-10R 2007 EX-650R 2003 ZX-6RR

03-16-2008	#15 (permalink)
JaREEDeffect Still On The Kickstand Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 28	Those tires may be fine for commute or for the long hall but i prefer to get max grip over tire longevity any day. Thats why im running Pilot Power 2CT's I have never felt comfortable on the harder compound tires pushing hard into a twisty especially with lower road temps. I would much rather spend the extra money and know my tires are going to hold my line. __________________ '04 ZX-6R Bright orange.

03-17-2008	#18 (permalink)
ervins MOM Sept 2006 Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Castro Valley, CA Posts: 11,825	Those treads are wild...Looks like dragon scales! There you go...Now it goes with the bike. __________________ Black 2006 ZX-10R http://cache.www.gametracker.com/ser...0/b_560x95.png

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V2K_CCTX RIDING LIKE I STOLE IT BTK Expert Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 7,146	nice tires...hows the rack __________________ 07 ZX14 Kawi Lime Green (32/50) 07 VN2000LT White/Ti 07 GV650 03 BMW 745Li 00 VW 1.8T Beetle

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