Tire preferences for '02 LeMans???

[Lex]

Tires are definitely very subjective but here is my

 

I've now used 4 sets of tires on my V11 Sport

 

BT 57: Sucked, very poor feel, just doesn't seem to work with this bike.

BT020: Sucked, very poor feel, just doesn't seem to work with this bike. Has worked well on other bikes.

Dunlap 205: Pretty good feel, decent traction, lasted about 5K mile/ 8K KM.

Pirelli Diablo Strada: New, maybe a little better then the 205s but not a huge amount.

 

I haven't ridden the Goose in the rain with the Diablos but I was caught in a several hour downpour on my Diablo equipped Ducati, mostly on a twisty two lane road and had no slides or other problems.

 

Lex

[Baldini]

I've used....

 

020's: didnt like them. Unpredictable, would let go suddenly. no confidence at edge of tyre. unbalanced turn in - front would turn, then rear would follow.. front cupped bad & unpleasant to ride on. 3,300m.

 

Diablos: Liked them. very predictable at limit. good feel, good grip but overheated at edges used v hard. Better steering than 020 - more neutral turn in. 2,500m

 

Power 2CT: Amazing amount of grip & feel. hugely cofidence inspiring. much more lean than Diablos. much quicker steering - more nervous but not unpleasant. seem sensitive to pressures. Wear fast. 1,200m ® 1,500m (f).

 

Now: Conti Sport Attacks: Good grip (not so sticky as 2CT's I don't think). less feel than 2CT's. much slower to turn than Michelins, but great, relaxed, easy & completely neutral steering/handling. Relatively cheap. Look to be wearing at similar rate to 2CT's.

 

My comments are re dry. Dunno about wet - I don't ride in the rain on purpose...if it looks like rain I don't go out. If it rains while I'm out I take it easy. Don't remember any of those tyres causing a problem.

 

KB