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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: lbk on August 22, 2003, 11:48:08 AM

Title: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: lbk on August 22, 2003, 11:48:08 AM
Ok, so getting ready to purchase tires for the SV I need D.O.T so I can run supersport. I use to run 208GP's on the Gixxer and I really liked those but I can't find anything from dunlop in a D.O.T that fits only slicks.

So what are you other SV SS guys running. Up to this point I have only run Dunlops so if I have to go to another tire manufacturer I could use some help determining which one.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: KBOlsen on August 22, 2003, 12:39:33 PM
Try Michelins - I think that's what Paul (996) runs...
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: tigerblade on August 22, 2003, 12:51:21 PM
Cabbage ran Michelins.  S2 front but I think he could only get an H2 rear.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: Zac on August 22, 2003, 01:44:35 PM
Pirelli/Metzeler sell a 160/60 rear in soft and super soft compound (not medium (yellow)).  This is what I ran on my Duc 750SS.  They even sell a 150 rear and a 110 front for those of you with 4 inch rear rims and 3 inch front rims (stock MZ skorp. wheels)

-z.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: pitbtch#1 on August 22, 2003, 06:33:25 PM
My dad runs dunlops on is sv talk to andy if u are going to be at BHF this weekend he should have some that will work

Heath
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: lbk on August 22, 2003, 06:55:01 PM
I'll check with Andy since I'll be out there Sunday spectating, but does your dad run slicks or D.O.T's?

I know slicks are readily available, supposedely the 208GP's come in that size, but I can't find anyone who carries them. So I'll see him and if he has something great if not I'll check out the Michellins.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: pitbtch#1 on August 22, 2003, 06:59:20 PM
IBK hey my  dad runs dot also he has never ran slicks and he gets all his tires from andy.

Heath
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on August 22, 2003, 07:08:36 PM
Dave, My F2 uses the same tire sizes as your SV. I got a D207GP rear and a D208GP front from Andy. Works pretty dam good.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: ecumike on August 22, 2003, 11:42:40 PM
You have to get a 207 for the rear. They don't have the 208's yet in 160.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: james-redsv on August 23, 2003, 05:15:35 AM
All the top SV guys in the SE/Mid-atlantic are running Pirellis, Danny Tacket, Darren D, Bill Davenport, J. Tuttle. Case closed. ::)
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on August 23, 2003, 06:42:10 PM
QuoteYou have to get a 207 for the rear. They don't have the 208's yet in 160.

They do have 160's in a street compound 208. They dont make 208GPs in 160 though.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: cabbage996 on August 24, 2003, 11:48:53 AM
I did indeed run the s2 front h2 rear and we all know how blazin' fast I ran too.  Michelin's are where it's at.
Title: Re: SV Supersport Tires, what are the options?
Post by: mynads69 on August 25, 2003, 07:06:31 AM
I just swithed from Pirelli to Michelin this year to and i love them.