I currently have the blue tomahawk tires on my bike. Thought they would look cool but they are garbage. I did not realize that black rubber is UV resistant, and colored rubber is not. I have had them on since January. The side walls and deep in the tread I now have BIG cracks in the rubber. I am slowly loosing air pressure, and now the front is cupping bad.

I was thinking of picking up a set of the pilot power 2s. My buddy can get them to me for $280 for a set (is this reasonable?)

I ride (commute) 50 mi. a day on the freeway, and I am not real aggressive when it comes to corners.

So to my question. Is there a better tire for my needs?



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The Pilot Powers will wear out too fast and unless you like hitting the canyons or trackdays, you dn't need the PP's. Get a set of Shinko's or some Stock Bridgestone BT014's or BT015's. You can look around for deals on ebay for a set less than $200. Dunlop 218's are good for commuting also. Get Sport or even Sport Touringtires instead of trackday type tires. They will last you longer for the riding you do.

 

You may want to look at the continental brand like the road attack also. I have not tried them though.

 

that's what i might go with next the conti attack roads for my bike. they look like a good tire and i heard the last for a while.

 

check out ridenow.com for tires. good prices

 

I like the Pilot Powers. They stick like you are on rails.

Michelin PPor Dunlop Qualifiersf-the rest!

That is sad about the tomyhawks I would be pissed [>:]

 

I just ordered a set of Continental road attacks. i will let you know how i like them in a few weeks or so after i get them on and and put some miles on them

my side walls on my Tomahawks are hard as hell. i could probably chip them away.

 

hahaha NS, I still like my Qualifiers for my street useage so far. There have been some good reports on the conti's used for street only though. Get back to your puter/printing issues! lol

 

I have heard only good things about those qualifers and I realy liked the Dunlop 208's back in the day.

as far as the printing sh%t, WTF! KILL KILL KILL KILL KILL

 

Pirelli's & Metzlers are good tires also. Just depend on where and how you ride.