Best all out SUPERMOTO TIRES
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Alan Richard
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Wow, that's some minimal tread pattern!
Not for highway use though.
Michelin Road 5 are serving me well on the 821 but they are all-rounders and don't claim super-grippy.
Lots of choice out there and maybe better choices for the 698.
Not for highway use though.
Michelin Road 5 are serving me well on the 821 but they are all-rounders and don't claim super-grippy.
Lots of choice out there and maybe better choices for the 698.
I wouldn't get the tyre in the picture unless you are on track with a dirt section, there's not much point otherwise. I started to have slicks cut for me rather than buying pre-cut, as they are a pain to import here.
For the road, the track tyres never get up to working temperature. Pirelli Supercorsa is a good compromise.
For the road, the track tyres never get up to working temperature. Pirelli Supercorsa is a good compromise.
Hi there
I dont race CMRA, but attend some trackdays at COTA, once or twice a year with the panigale.
Have met there with a few forum members from the panigale section.
I run a 2:27 pace at COTA.
And yes, i buy from john.
I wanted to try specific SUPERMOTO TIRES, because maybe they have softer carcasses, as they are supose to be made for light weight bike.
But maybe i am mistaken. And should just go with regular slicks, or maybe supercorsas
Thanks for the input guys
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I think the 698 is too heavy for a SuMo specific tire. When we ran Pikes Peak on SXV 550's John recommended sticking with a Pirelli slick. I think we ran 180 rears on the 550, but I'd have to check. I run a 160 on the 698. Super sticky
Thanks man
I think I should have asked john before ordering.
I went with the metzeler because they didnt need warmers, and from time to time we go over dirt sections on weekend rides.
Will see how they manage.
Thanks for your input man, Will try full slicks next time
I think I should have asked john before ordering.
I went with the metzeler because they didnt need warmers, and from time to time we go over dirt sections on weekend rides.
Will see how they manage.
Thanks for your input man, Will try full slicks next time
