Michelin Motorcycle Tire Comparison from SportbikeTrackGear.com

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Mar 24, 2012
2F4R Says:
i'm just a trackday junkie & occasionally i race in the novice class, i'm not yet fast enough to merit using 211's & Supercorsa SC's, i tried the BT003's because they were on sale but only after 3 trackdays they were gone & i wasn't even finished dialing my suspension for the tires yet, tried the Supercorsa SP & dropped 2sec off my lap times instantly with a few minor geometry & suspension adjustments. if i sell the Q2's i'll try the Superbike Pro trackday slicks next, STG also sell them.

Mar 24, 2012
2F4R Says:
that's the one thing i noticed about the Michelins, the rear tire isn't as grippy as the Supercorsa SP & BT003 rears but the front is excellent, i'll just sell the Q2's here if someone wants them, the R10 is Bridgestone's answer to Dunlop's D211 GP tires but from what i have gathered about the 211 is they are quite fuzzy about suspension & pressure, i know a racer who has set lap records using those tires & they cost an arm & a leg & after a race they're done, can't afford something like that :D

Mar 24, 2012
yes333yes Says:
I won't buy pirelli because they're overpriced! PowerOnes & Q2's aren't a fair comparison you should return those Q2's and get a set of 211 GPA's. The PowerOne's like to slide but it's really smooth and predictable. Which is nice if you want to drift but annoying if you're trying to go fast. I bet the SP's are marginally better than the PowerOne but doubt they're better than the GPA's. I haven't tried Bridgestone but the R-10 is the only street tire I would consider. Track tires, N-TEC UK Slicks

Mar 23, 2012
2F4R Says:
i have Power One race tires coming in along with a set of Dunlop Q2's that were bought from STG, never tried Dunlop yet but i'll do that after i wear through my Supercorsa SP & Power One race. how did those Power Ones work out for you? Supercorsa SP's are awesome btw, i'd like to try all the best tires every brand has to offer so i'll have an idea which i like best. i dislike the BT003 race especially the front, didn't inspire much confidence, i hope the R10 is better.

Mar 23, 2012
yes333yes Says:
btw i have my suspension tuned every time I go to a new track or get new tires.

Mar 23, 2012
yes333yes Says:
Well it looks like you also ride a 600 so there's a big difference. I ended up getting 50% off my power one's. I no longer ride Michelin since they have horrible customer service and obviously don't have their act together. I now ride dunlop's much better tire all around and cheaper. I scrape my brake pedal, who cares though....

Mar 23, 2012
2F4R Says:
i love the Pures, in fact they grip better than the Power Race DOT, i ran them at 31/31 cold at first but ended up at 30/28 cold, this tire is constructed differently from the Power 2CT & such you need to adjust your suspension to suit this tire. i have leaned this tire as far as to scrape my pegs & i run rearsets.

Mar 4, 2012
TofuProductionCinema Says:
Hello from 600 dot net. You guys do great work with us on the forums, keep the awesome info and videos coming. Ride safe.

Feb 5, 2012
b3nnj1 Says:
Do a similar video reviewing Pirellis please!

Jun 11, 2011
PilotMan7700 Says:
Love this vid! I kind of wish I had these pressures last year when I was trying out the Pures for the first time. I ran them 30 front and 28 rear the first time and they were beading up so bad...felt like I was riding on ice-ish. I was coming from riding with the power 2ct and my confidence dropped significantly. I'll have to try the 32/30 as suggested if I ever get the chance to start hitting the track again...

Jun 9, 2011
Sportbiketrackgear Says:
Michelin has always promoted only the cold pressures.

Jun 6, 2011
Peeweesp Says:
what is ideal when it comes to hot tire pressure on the Dot powerones?

May 13, 2011
alcobaseta Says:
Wonder if he was actually measuring grip and assuming it was indicative of heat. Perhaps the Pure needs to be inflated a bit harder to maintain it's shape. This is a light tyre and that may be reflected in the carcass stability. Just a theory because it is a principle that low pressures>movement>friction>heat I can't see any way around that.

Apr 25, 2011
Sportbiketrackgear Says:
Way to pay attention. Dave found the Pure seemed to go against the grain a bit when it came to getting the heat into the tire he was looking for. Not a huge variance from the norm, still not what you would expect.

Apr 24, 2011
alcobaseta Says:
Do I spot a contradiction around 8 08. "These need a little more heat and so we up the pressure?" I thought that we had already established that the tyre moves around more when it is softer and it is that which generates the heat. Maybe the lighter carcass needs the pressure for the sake of rigidity??

Apr 16, 2011
kd4ysi Says:
i run the pilot roads and thats all ill run i get 20,000 plus miles on them love the tires

Apr 9, 2011
yes333yes Says:
I talked to Michelin today and they said the Pure's are 80% track tire, but if you look at the tire comparison they supply the usage says they are 85% hypersport street riding 15% track days...WTF!? I have a 2006 GSXR 1000 w/ 40k on it and HATE THE PURES! They do NOT heat up faster than the Power 2ct and aren't as sticky, Street Tested mostly! Michelin said they would give me 30% off a purchase toward the Power One's because my extensive complaints Michelin's Rock, just not the Pure's.

Mar 3, 2011
Sportbiketrackgear Says:
I have not ridden on the Stones. Myself I have more experience on the Michelin and the Dunlops. The Pure has more sain siping and will channel watter better for enhanced wet performance. The Pure will last longer than the Power Ones as well. The 003 has far less siping than the Pure.

Mar 2, 2011
medwards82 Says:
Hey, what about the Power Pures vs the Bridgestone BT-003? I know Sportbike Tire Service only sells Michelin, but SBTG sells the Bridgestones. They cost less than the Power Pures and I've heard they compare to the Power Ones. I'd be putting them on a track only CBR954, but I'm looking for some longevity and something that is not really really scary if the track is wet. Thoughts on tread life, wet, and dry performance of these two tires?

Feb 8, 2011
Sportbiketrackgear Says:
Completely disagree with this. Dropping a couple psi (around 2 psi) from the recommended manufacturer pressures (motorcycle manufacturer recommendations) to get a little more grip during a spirited ride is still higher than the track pressures we run. We have direct experience with these track pressures for literally thousands of laps with zero issues. The advice we offered is born from first hand knowledge, not hearsay.

Feb 8, 2011
gafeurmou Says:
you should be very careful about the "dropping a few psi" advice on the pilot power.... they do have a soft carcass that does not handles very well low pressures.

Feb 7, 2011
wrongturn88 Says:
I have The Road 2's on my 2008 Suzuki GSX650F and I wouldn't use anything else! I've been through thunderstorms, 100+ days, 30 degree days, warm up fast, grippy. Had to buy another set after I got a flat with 10k on the tires, these easily had another 10k left in them

Feb 7, 2011
foreverbobae Says:
I purchased Pilot Power 2cts from you guys last year and I LOVE THEM to death, I ride an Fz6, I have gotten 6k mileage out of them so far and will probably replace them with the same set later this spring, I ride very spirited some days, commute some days and I have driven in 35 degree weather, They have preformed far better then I ever expected, I now always recommend them and STG for people who ride like me

Feb 6, 2011
natedogg624 Says:
the base pilot power is a great tire for trackdays. i've personally ridden this tire through novice, intermediate, and into advanced classes through STT. i ran 1:43.xx's at mid oh with this tire before it started to not like what i was doing to it. this saves on cost as its an incredibly affordable option as well as not having the extra cost of needing warmers. pilot powers are a more than capable tire for nearly all applications.

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