Author Topic: Tire choices ? (Read 32685 times) Tweet

C_Henry · « **on:** May 22, 2012, 03:38:34 AM »

Whats a good tire for a 68 in, 200hp Busa on a thin and not prepped track ? I know the Shinko is cheaper , but I'll pay tha difference not to worry about it spinning . Thanks !

Nem · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2012, 10:27:18 AM »

Best choice right now is power 1

BATTMAN · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2012, 11:25:23 AM »

either of them is good.

SLEEPERBUSA · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2012, 01:20:41 PM »

What's a power1?

Do they run a lower MPH like the old M/Ts used too?
I want ET AND MPH.

Nem · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2012, 01:24:05 PM »

Michellin Power One 2CT 190/50/17

E.T. and MPH

C_Henry · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2012, 02:11:15 PM »

Cool , the Power one it is ! Thanks !

SLEEPERBUSA · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2012, 02:26:52 PM »

Me too.
Thanks Nem.

Sport · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2012, 02:28:31 PM »

Has anyone ever tried a car tire? Its straight line racing so the cornering aspects of the tire don't have to be considered. Just a thought...BTW, does anyone use rim locks?

BATTMAN · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2012, 04:46:38 PM »

Quote from: Sport on May 22, 2012, 02:28:31 PM

Has anyone ever tried a car tire? Its straight line racing so the cornering aspects of the tire don't have to be considered. Just a thought...BTW, does anyone use rim locks?

My shinko spins on the rim

Sport · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2012, 06:02:28 PM »

Quote from: BATTMAN on May 22, 2012, 04:46:38 PM

Quote from: Sport on May 22, 2012, 02:28:31 PM
Has anyone ever tried a car tire? Its straight line racing so the cornering aspects of the tire don't have to be considered. Just a thought...BTW, does anyone use rim locks?

My shinko spins on the rim

Back in the olden days when I raced I used rim locks to prevent that.

C_Henry · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2012, 07:06:13 PM »

Aren't beadlocks heavy ?

SLEEPERBUSA · « **Reply #11 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:31:34 AM »

Quote from: Nem on May 22, 2012, 01:24:05 PM

Michellin Power One 2CT 190/50/17

E.T. and MPH

This it??

Who has the cheapest deals going right now???

http://schnitzracingstore.com/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=5135842&showprevnext=1

YSI408 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:02:09 AM »

Power one motorcyclesuperstore.com

SLEEPERBUSA · « **Reply #13 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:16:35 AM »

Did it.
Thanks!!

$130.99 Michelin - Power One 2CT Front Tire
You saved $75.96
Color - --, Size - 120/60ZR-17

$222.99 Michelin - Power One 2CT Rear Tire
You saved $130.96
Color - --, Size - 190/50ZR-17

Sub Total$353.98
Shipping Free
Total Saved -$206.92
Total $353.98

mysticblu999 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2012, 04:38:01 PM »

Power1 best tire out

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KZScott · « **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2012, 11:36:15 AM »

Ive had great results on a shinko hook up. mid 1.3s are my best so far. mount the tire dry to prevent turning the rim in the tire

nolo · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2012, 09:45:35 PM »

how did that power one worked out? is it good for drag racing? I've allways used shinko, but wears too fast. Looking to try something new with good traction, and at the same time usable on the street.

sa9023 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2012, 10:15:42 PM »

Quote from: nolo on September 27, 2012, 09:45:35 PM

how did that power one worked out? is it good for drag racing? I've allways used shinko, but wears too fast. Looking to try something new with good traction, and at the same time usable on the street.

Power Ones are great. And low 7 second pro street bikes use them so yes, they're good for drag racing.

wildphil69 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2013, 10:47:26 AM »

Know this is an old thread BUT we are looking for a new rear for our turbo drag bike. Our best time is 8.39@180 currently running a hook up and having rim slipping issues but we found at 22-24psi it only spins a half inch per pass and does not lose pressure. i have a power used power one here that we were going to try but we were wondering if a 003 u soft would do any better.

Yes the tire was mounted dry and we sanded all of the coating off the bead so it would have a better grip surface

Revalot # 1 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 16, 2013, 03:40:10 AM »

Power has a power 3 out, just came out 2 months ago, I bought new(Bridgestone) BT 20S for my 1397, after I seen the New power 3 at the shop I was like dam, They look so stickier on the rack/lack glue. I think powers are the best tire out there

C_Henry · « **Reply #20 on:** September 23, 2013, 07:56:07 PM »

power 3 huh ??? Hmm

mysticblu999 · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2013, 08:18:10 AM »

Michelin Power Cup replaced the Power 1 this year. I haven't tried it yet.

C_Henry · « **Reply #22 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:26:20 AM »

Has anybody tried the new tire ?

wildphil69 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 05, 2014, 11:39:24 AM »

all i have heard is that it is not nearly as good as the power1

Penianator · « **Reply #24 on:** January 05, 2014, 04:52:55 PM »

i have a power cup but i havent used it yet. at first glance it feels lighter and is extremely sticky. but ill know more this coming season

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