Which perf.tire for the SM

[MJBruns]

I need some advice as to what skins to put on my DRZ SM for track type work and getting to temp on cooler days, mileage is not a big issue.

Mike Bruns

[Wayward Son]

pilot power race

the 150 rear is perfect for the 4.5 rim.

[big_boar]

pilot power race

the 150 rear is perfect for the 4.5 rim.

ditto

[MJBruns]

any issues with coming to temp quickly, do they need tire warmers, and are they conciderably better than the pilot powers

Mike

[Wayward Son]

they come to temp very qucik.no tire warmers.

much better than pilot powers.

[HotCorner]

TT has them too. It looks like they'll be around $360-375 for a set of Pilot Race.

[gsxrdoug]

Best tire for the buck, enjoy the comfort of a good sticky tire. Pilot Power Race

[Mark Harrop]

Anyone ever try these?

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/item.aspx?style=18469&department=647&Division=6

Price looks good...

I'm sure there's a "Stinko" joke out there too...

[Tixbomber]

Thats a broken link Mark...

[Mark Harrop]

Sorry, try this... shinko stealth

[Mark Harrop]

They've got a 150/60....any thoughts?

They are cheap....... ?

[Wayward Son]

i tried the slicks.they are junk.they melt off.i didnt make a whole day on them.

[HotCorner]

Ok, guys, what's your best online source for SM tires such as the Pilot Races? I was going to get Pilot Powers because I commute on my DRZ, but am willing to listen to other opinions, like Eddie's suggestion to get Pilot Race instead ?

I'm going to need new rubber before and upcoming track day.

Looks like I'll probably get about 2500 miles out of the rear D208SM, but I have been up to Deal's Gap three times on the DRZ.

What's the story on the Michelin Race H2? Is it a rain tire? Some pretty good prices on them out there.

[MJBruns]

After doing a track day on the SM with the soft compound Pilot Race, They are Very Good, not once did they misbehave, matter of fact one more day of that and the pegs will be worn thru on the ends. they came to temp in about a lap,pressures came up to where Eddie said they would with his starting set up,(dont have my notes) used up all the tire front and rear (worms all over) it looks like these will do many track days on this type of bike,we will just have to see !

Mike Bruns

[HotCorner]

Mike, are you dragging pegs SM-style, or knee-dragging style?

[theJrod]

Try Americanmototire.com for good prices.

[adrock7t7]

Try Americanmototire.com for good prices.

sweet link - thanks!

[MJBruns]

Matt, the track (Jennings GP) in N Fla. is a technical but fast 2 mile track especially for the SM ,I have dropped the rear sprocket to 38t and use just 4th and 5th gear so the style at speed was feet up and some knee out. and gave the sport bikes a fit, the guys that I ride with in the N.Ga. mountains said I have to leave the pilot race tires at home (unfair advantage) they ride a Falco and an SV 1000.

Mike

[HotCorner]

Matt, the track (Jennings GP) in N Fla. is a technical but fast 2 mile track especially for the SM ,I have dropped the rear sprocket to 38t and use just 4th and 5th gear so the style at speed was feet up and some knee out. and gave the sport bikes a fit, the guys that I ride with in the N.Ga. mountains said I have to leave the pilot race tires at home (unfair advantage) they ride a Falco and an SV 1000.

Mike

Kewl. I'll be at Little Talledega on April 30 - May 1.

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Try Americanmototire.com for good prices.

Excellent. Even scooter tires to slip onto my kid's DS80 for a little mini motard fun! ?

[DXMach]

they come to temp very qucik.no tire warmers.

much better than pilot powers.

Any good for commuting?

Which compound?

Ever try the 2CT's?