[socal620]

Whats up guys? I just picked up a 2005 625 smc and im lovin it! I ride the thing 20 miles to work everyday and was just wondering what the best commuter tire would be. I still have the stock tires on the bike, im just waiting to wear em' out. Any ideas? Im looking for a dry street tire that will see some canyon riding on the weekends. Thanks

 

[mcjasonb]

conti-force SM tires?

that what i am trying next.

 

[fast4d]

try the conti SM tires. but they might be too soft if you do alot of freeway riding. you'll need to hit them hard on the weekends!

 

[gkanai]

Pirelli Scorpion Sync. I run 'em in Tokyo and they're great in the wet, in the dry, very predictable.

 

[gkanai]

The ContiForce SM are great but they're more of a racing tire, imo.

 

[elkbow]

The ContiForce SM are great but they're more of a racing tire, imo.

I agree, would be a good track day setup, but won't last for long, could go with alot of other tires that would be much better for commuting and hitting the twisties on the weekends

 

[pecha]

I'd go with conti road attacks

 

[fast4d]

I had scorpion sync for a while and they actually grip quite well. looks durable too.

 

[Alcatraz1]

Michelin Pilot Powers, or Pilot Road

Pilot powers are great IMO

 

[Alcatraz1]

Pilot road 2ct has a nice hard middle of the tire, but the edges are soft and sticky for conering. Those are also a good bet

 

[Silo Pete]

I'm a big fan of either Pirelli or Avons.

 

[Supermotoman72]

I'm going to try the Contiforce next. Better wear I hope..... This is my tire just before 1600 mi. Sat. It stick like glue but damn!

 

[mcjasonb]

I'm going to try the Contiforce next. Better wear I hope..... This is my tire just before 1600 mi. Sat. It stick like glue but damn!

thats on the 690 SMC?

if so how the hell did you kill it that fast? i have 2400 miles on my stock rear and still have a lil left in her..

 

[Supermotoman72]

thats on the 690 SMC?

if so how the hell did you kill it that fast? i have 2400 miles on my stock rear and still have a lil left in her..

That's the stock Pirelli Supercorsa that came on it. I didn't do it by burning out, the only time the tire has spun or slipped is entering or exiting a corner. I guess just riding it aggressively on the mountain roads where I live, It's about the only place I ride. It's just no fun going straight. I put another 100mi. on her yesterday and it's totally gone, no more riding for me until I get some rubber.

 

[Skully25]

I'd be stoked if I got 1600 miles out of a rear :lol: , the rear supercorsa's I ran on my 450 exc only lasted 1000 to 1200 miles @28 psi, and that's without any tracktime mixed in... wouldn't want any other tyres though, supercorsa's rule

 

[mcjasonb]

i've gotten 2400 out of my stock supercorsa rear run at 28 psi cold the whole time. i can probably get another 300-500 out of it if i really want.

 

[pecha]

I'm on 2700 miles right now and the tire is gone BUT not to the point that it's showing steel.
Aggressive mountain riding? sounds like what I do.

 

[Supermotoman72]

I've made my mind up and am going to go with the Michelin pilot road CT2. It's a dual compound tire with the center being harder and the sides soft. After doing some research the Contiforce sounds like it's a soft compound tire that doesn't wear very well.
I know that it's a sacrifice: grip or wear. But I just can't afford $200 or more a mo. for rubber.

 

[fast4d]

I've made my mind up and am going to go with the Michelin pilot road CT2. It's a dual compound tire with the center being harder and the sides soft. After doing some research the Contiforce sounds like it's a soft compound tire that doesn't wear very well.
I know that it's a sacrifice: grip or wear. But I just can't afford $200 or more a mo. for rubber.

the 2CT has the same center compound as the 'regular' pilot. the sides are softer though.