Which Is The Better Tire...

Ok.. My rear tire on my bike is flat so I need some new tires for my bike... I posted up on the for sale section and had a couple people who emailed me about used tires they have... So now I am debating on which ones are the better deal (money wise) and which tires are better riding wise... I want a good tire if I am gonna pick some up..


1st set - Dunlop Sportmax GP... Brand new front tire.. rear tire has been through one heat at Shannonville.. 100% down middle and 90% on the sides.. Tires are 120 and 190.. He is asking $175 for them...

2nd set - Pirelli Diablo Corsas.. About 70% left... They are also 120 and 190 sizes.. He wanted $150 for them.. Here is some pictures of these ones..

Tires
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...l/IM000602.jpg

front- Thread
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...l/IM000603.jpg

Rear - Thread
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c3...l/IM000604.jpg


So if anyone can shed light on these deals or the way the tires react... That would be great.. I wanna do this just once..

Those are 2 completely different tires.

The Dunlop is a race tire, the rear is a 190/60.

For trackdays and racing, this is one of the best tires out there, they're a decent street tire as well.

The Pirelli is a Hi-perf street/trackday tire, the rear is a 190/50.

The difference in profile will make the bike handle differently.

As a street only tire, the pirelli may be a bit better in terms of wear/durability but depending on the bike you have, the 190/50 will make it turn like a bus, especially with a 5.5 in rim(if you have a 600)

the 190/60 dunlop was specifically designed for the 5.5 in rim of the 600.

If you look at the tires together, the dunlop will have a significantly taller sidewall.

They're both good tires, you just have to decide which is right for your situation.

Well I am using it as a streetbike only.... I have a Kawasaki ZX6R (636 model).... I am currently running Mich Pilot Powers....180's I believe....

So ya I am gonna be a street only guy....

the 190/50 pirelli will make your bike turn like a bus, that tire is not right for a 5.5in rim.

The dunlop is a race tire, but will work quite well as a street tire.

If your only choices are those 2 tires, I'd go with the dunlop

Recip is the "tire guy" :)