Everyone's Opinion on Tires?!?!?

[Racingxtc7]

I've always raced on Dunlops and have always been happy. I've recently been questioning if I'm missing something. I'm wondering everyone's opinion on the different tires and what eaches strong and weak points are?

Jeff

[MELK-MAN]

I've always raced on Dunlops and have always been happy. I've recently been questioning if I'm missing something. I'm wondering everyone's opinion on the different tires and what eaches strong and weak points are?

Jeff

get on MICHELIN and you'll find what ya have been missing.. ;D just my blatantly biased opinion but whataya expect. THe new generation are reported to heat up faster than the present tires, but that is NOT a big deal if your using warmers... and what smart racer wouldnt use warmers ;)

[r6_philly]

I have heard some credible sources say that amatuer riders can't ride on michelin tires without falling down all the time  ;D :P

I found Pirellis work pretty well for me. I may give bridgestones a try sometime this year.

[Super Dave]

Currently, Dunlop, Pirelli, and Michelin are the only tires to use.  The others don't have the development.

Each tire is different, and there WILL be things about the tire that will require that you have a different set up...fork height, shock length, etc.

Michelins, what I use, have a huge amount of grip.  That's what causes problems for some.  One, they haven't selected the proper spring, so when they get on the Michelin with so much grip, the spring is collapsed more and it gets the chassis all wound up.  

Wear wise, the Michelin's are very good, and they have good contingency.  So, great grip, contingency, and wear.  Those are really good features to me.

[StumpysWife]

Slightly off topic but does anyone know if there's a link to check your contingency balance with Michelin online with your account number?  Thanks!

Heather

[G1K@work]

Here's another question along the same lines, what are the contingencies for the different brands?

Lets assume I can get consistent top 10 finishes(AM), who will give me the most $$ off on my next set of tires?

Same question, consistent top 5 finishes?



R

[Dawn]

Slightly off topic but does anyone know if there's a link to check your contingency balance with Michelin online with your account number?  Thanks!

Heather

Call the number on the back of the card.  That's what works for me.

Dawn   ;)

[251am]

 G1- I think they just pay top 5. Something like 70-50-40-30-20. Have contingencies been posted yet?
 Michelin is what I'm looking at this year. I'm a noob. I have always preferred the Mich and Pirelli's on the road, Mich pays out more, I'll go with Mich..
      

[MELK-MAN]

I have heard some credible sources say that amatuer riders can't ride on michelin tires without falling down all the time  ;D :P

I found Pirellis work pretty well for me. I may give bridgestones a try sometime this year.

gets back to that "need tire warmers" thing..

[MELK-MAN]

Currently, Dunlop, Pirelli, and Michelin are the only tires to use.  The others don't have the development.

Each tire is different, and there WILL be things about the tire that will require that you have a different set up...fork height, shock length, etc.

Michelins, what I use, have a huge amount of grip.  That's what causes problems for some.  One, they haven't selected the proper spring, so when they get on the Michelin with so much grip, the spring is collapsed more and it gets the chassis all wound up.  

Wear wise, the Michelin's are very good, and they have good contingency.  So, great grip, contingency, and wear.  Those are really good features to me.

Thats what i enjoyed.. the consistant grip. yes there the very best that first race of the day, but they drop off a tad and stay there. The last race of the day my times were just as good or better sometimes than the 2nd race.. Then they are still great for the next practice day or a track day or 2

[MELK-MAN]

Slightly off topic but does anyone know if there's a link to check your contingency balance with Michelin online with your account number?  Thanks!

Heather

nope.. gotta run the card through.. i have tried but Dawn mentioned a number on the back, ill try that i guess..

[wera331]

are the michelin h2's race or street tires?