Compound Tyres: are they worth the extra cost
I have always been put off by the price (tight wad) but am open to persuasion.
Those that have tried them please vote
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| Author: | shudnobeta [ 17 May 2009 12:39 ] |
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Compound Tyres: are they worth the extra cost I have always been put off by the price (tight wad) but am open to persuasion. Those that have tried them please vote |
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| Author: | Beef [ 17 May 2009 12:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compound Tyres: are they worth the extra cost |
People are often led to believe the old Bridgestone 020's were dual compound, however they were NOT!! I cannot comment about the newer versions though  So to that note.....I have never used dual compound tyres-but loved 020's 
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| Author: | jonnyboyrebel [ 17 May 2009 13:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compound Tyres: are they worth the extra cost |
My CR has Diablo corsa III's on it, apparently 3 zone compound or something? I have noticed that they don't seem to be Flatspotting like the dunlop sportmax's I had on my Bolt (i'm not gonna compare the Uly) Couldn't say if it goes round corners better than it would on other rubber as I have yet to change them, thinking about Road attacks when I do change them though |
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| Author: | Bonzo [ 17 May 2009 13:22 ] |
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Depends what sort of riding you do. I had a set of Dragon Pro's that were treadless at 2,500 Km's. I've now got Corsa III's with the same Kms and plenty of tread. Unfortunately the right hand side has a flat spot all the way round (still has tread on it, but it's now a different profile). I bought these for longer road life, but my cunning plan hasn't worked. If you do road and track something like a Corsa III will wear out the edges first on the track. If you have something like a Dragon Pro you'll wear out the middle tread first on the road - to reiterate - it depends what sort of riding you're planning 
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| Author: | Ash [ 17 May 2009 14:30 ] |
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These have great write ups ... a few on here use them and rate them very highly http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/index ... otpower2ct and these for a less sporty, more tourer tyre http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/index ... pilotroad2 |
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| Author: | Nutah [ 17 May 2009 14:38 ] |
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yes. |
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| Author: | shudnobeta [ 17 May 2009 15:06 ] |
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the road pilot 2 look the best bet so far....... tests show them to be better than the rest......... dual compound £213 a pair on ebay - confident I get them locally and fitted/ balanced for that. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PAIR-MICHELIN ... dZViewItem |
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| Author: | Norm [ 17 May 2009 15:08 ] |
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Compound tyres as opposed to? |
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| Author: | Lucky [ 18 May 2009 13:19 ] |
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shudnobeta wrote: the road pilot 2 look the best bet so far....... tests show them to be better than the rest......... dual compound £213 a pair on ebay - confident I get them locally and fitted/ balanced for that. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-PAIR-MICHELIN ... dZViewItem Yep, think I paid £200 for a pair fitted at Bertie Woosters in Leeds. 4000 miles and they are still round, the Diablo's were shagged at 1500 miles. |
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| Author: | the phantom pieman [ 18 May 2009 14:36 ] |
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Fucking tyres again ..... As most people here are not registered racers, i would summise that most would not be able to take most sports touring tyres to their limit, so I doubt any of us will get anywhere near the limit on a track/sports tyre ... I know of people , on sports touring tyres that can run rings around those on the real sticky stuff - it's about ability , judgement, focus and skill. Buy whatever makes yer willy look bigger in the car park. I would suggest that standard pirelli corsas would even suit Valentino if he road a Buell |
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| Author: | deepsix [ 18 May 2009 15:05 ] |
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This non skid tyre was all the rage once 
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| Author: | Adam [ 18 May 2009 16:57 ] |
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the phantom pieman wrote: Fucking tyres again ..... As most people here are not registered racers, i would summise that most would not be able to take most sports touring tyres to their limit, so I doubt any of us will get anywhere near the limit on a track/sports tyre ... I know of people , on sports touring tyres that can run rings around those on the real sticky stuff - it's about ability , judgement, focus and skill. Buy whatever makes yer willy look bigger in the car park. I would suggest that standard pirelli corsas would even suit Valentino if he road a Buell  Once again Mr PP, nail hit firmly on head  ........and I use Road Attacks because they're cheap and more importantly, I can get Maz to fit them on the rim without causing any damage like a lot of tyre 'specialists' do 
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| Author: | shudnobeta [ 18 May 2009 19:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compound Tyres: are they worth the extra cost |
the phantom pieman wrote: Fucking tyres again ..... As most people here are not registered racers, i would summise that most would not be able to take most sports touring tyres to their limit, so I doubt any of us will get anywhere near the limit on a track/sports tyre ... I know of people , on sports touring tyres that can run rings around those on the real sticky stuff - it's about ability , judgement, focus and skill. Buy whatever makes yer willy look bigger in the car park. I would suggest that standard pirelli corsas would even suit Valentino if he road a Buell I agree ......... I am not concerned about my Willy. I just want more mileage outa me rubber. oo er 
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| Author: | jeffgre_6163 [ 19 May 2009 12:36 ] |
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the phantom pieman wrote: Fucking tyres again ..... As most people here are not registered racers, i would summise that most would not be able to take most sports touring tyres to their limit, so I doubt any of us will get anywhere near the limit on a track/sports tyre ... I know of people , on sports touring tyres that can run rings around those on the real sticky stuff - it's about ability , judgement, focus and skill. Buy whatever makes yer willy look bigger in the car park. I would suggest that standard pirelli corsas would even suit Valentino if he road a Buell  Mate - you would not believe how many years I have been bleeting away at any one who will listen about this EXACT thing. Cant add any more to this so I won't even try |
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| Author: | Spook [ 19 May 2009 13:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Compound Tyres: are they worth the extra cost |
Lucky wrote: .......the Diablo's were shagged at 1500 miles. You need a girlfriend you do 
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