Tires?

This is typically a topic I'm comfortable with. But I'm in a unique situation now that I have a bike I ride more.

OK, the rear tire has gotten that flat center section from all the straight riding. Now, I'm not past the grooves/tread but it is becoming more noticable while riding. So my questions are:

A.) How long does a standard sport bike rear tire last?

2.) How far do you wear one?

iii.) what would you replace it with? Its the 180/55/17 size and the current tires are Bridgestones. I love the feel of these and I've had no issues, but is there a better longer lasting tire that can take the 110hp/60ftlbs and not put me on my ass?

I never had this issue with the old nighthawk becaus on it the tires lasted forever and aged out before wearing out. Then again, I've already put more miles on this bike in a half season than I did in 3 years on the NH.

Metzeler Lasertec in whatever size you need. Those things are great. I bought the last one on Amazon.

My BIL loves the pilot road 4.

I bough Pirreli Diablos because they were the only thing that fit my wired ass rims. Love them, though.

I am a Dunlop goy and they have rebates in the spring that gets you a set of Q3 in 180 rear for $217 delivered.

I get about 3,000 miles out of a set, but I very rarely ride on the highway - it is for twisty back roads. But the rear center wears out first and the front cups.

Pick a sport touring tire over a true sport tire for more center tread life. I've only personally used Bridgestone, Continental, and Pirelli street tires, but have heard great things about the Michelin pilot (sportier) pilot road (touring-er) series. I like the Conti contimotion I tried on the front of my super moto, lasted a good 12k and three rear tires.

3000-4000 miles is pretty standard for sticky tires I think

Another vote for the Pilot Road 4 here. My bike eats a normal rear tire in 3000 miles, PR4s last me more like 8000, grip nearly as well the whole time, and better if it's wet or cold out. You could probably get 10k miles out of one on the rear of your bike unless you ride like a total hooligan.

I can get 4-5k out of my q3's......they're nice tires for the money. If you want a bit less grip, get the touring tires....they'll last longer.

I'm going to guess that I'll get close to 5k out of this one with the last 1k being a little sketchy .

Speaking of riding like a hooligan.... when we going riding again Paul?

Based soley on your comment about wearing the center of the tire out, I'd loosely concur with the comment about a more touring type tire better suiting your riding style.

Additional things worthy of consideration, imo, are things like dirt road riding, long trips, rain, etc.

The problem is 90% of the roads I even have around me are straight and flat. I have to really work to find the 2 that aren't. SInce I use it to commute to work more than play-time weekend fun a touring tire might be a better option. But when I do get the chance to ride south and be a hooligan I like that grip!

The sides of the PR4 are nice and grippy- dual compound is nice to have, my use is similar to yours although I think my commute is twistier.

In reply to Bobzilla:

It'll probably be next year, I won't get a bill of clean health until at least August, and I sold the wrecked 10r for what I paid for it.....

screw clean bill of health... and steal a bike. lol

In reply to Bobzilla:

LoL, I'll probably try to pick up a bargain ninja 250r or something at the end of the year.....and try to be the first to get 100whp out of one. Most I've seen thus far was around 90whp.

Ive had really good luck with pilot powers.

I run dual compound continentals and can get 10k out of them.