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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 02:32 AM
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hey can anyone tell me about a tire called tomahawk(the color tires) Ive heard their good then again Ive heard the opposite. I just would like everyones opinion
 
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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hey can anyone tell me about a tire called tomahawk(the color tires) Ive heard their good then again Ive heard the opposite. I just would like everyones opinion
Same boat as ya. I think I read a spot in super bike where they tired out all kinds of tires and they got a low score... The top two was in this order qualifiers and then the pilots
 
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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I do not believe the will perform very well on the track or hard canyon ridding, canyon could be where you need the best tires IMO, but just cruising around town no problem.

I personally think they can look cool on the right bike but not on mine. I saw a foo ride by the other day and it was a kaw with green tires.
 
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 05:51 AM
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I do not believe the will perform very well on the track or hard canyon ridding, canyon could be where you need the best tires IMO, but just cruising around town no problem.

I personally think they can look cool on the right bike but not on mine. I saw a foo ride by the other day and it was a kaw with green tires.
i'm wit wingman..... the tires look good but i think it only looks good on show bikes.... not everyday bikes.....
 
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 05:55 AM
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If you do track days I would adivse against em highly..... performance aside, most of the tracks I look into chargs as much as 100 bucks a linear foot to remove marks from colored tires...
 
Old Apr 19, 2006 | 07:37 AM
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They are essentially retreads and are heavier than top name brands like Dunlop, Michelin, Bridgestone etc. They look cool but pick up the tar/ dirt from the road so you'll have a black stripe down the middle. They'd make a good sport touring/ touring (Black compound) or showbike (colored) tire but I wouldn't race or do trackdays on them. Another trick I have seen and read about is people coloring the grooves of their tires with colored paint markers. You can read the tire test in Sport Rider for yourself.
 
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