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Here is my rear tire of my 92 FZR1000 at 7,500 miles. I have nothing but praise for these things, cold, hot, wet or dry.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rock --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... ock_On.gif ALT=":rock"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :cheers --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/W ... 0MILES.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> <p></p><i></i>

Yea sure buddy...That may very well be 7500 miles on a set of Powers but just how many passes at Bremerton Raceway do they have on them?<br><br>Under 11 sec?<br><br>Snerk<br><br>Jim<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :cheers --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif ALT=":cheers"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>PS: Who loves ya the very most? <p></p><i></i>

1 under 11 seconds on these, but that is not the fault of the tires, that is all the fault of the rider.<br><br>there, I said it before anyone else could.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :mg3 --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... neGun3.gif ALT=":mg3"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :pistol --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... pistol.gif ALT=":pistol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> istol<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :riding --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

i dont have the best eyesight but it looks to me that there is atleast, a good half inch of unused rubber on dem dare sides! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :smokin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

well I got me a set of powers for my 95...and for my track day on june 2nd<br><br>just for comparison sake...here they are against a macadam 90x 170 size<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>macadam</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>power</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br>these powers have a radical race oriented profile me thinks...I know they are dismounted right now...but I cant imagine the profile will change much after mounting<br><br> <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:steelblue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:medium;">-John</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... cement.jpg" target="top">1995 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... 00x600.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... resize.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1040</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... >jjs777</A>  <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... states.gif" BORDER=0> at: 5/27/05 5:01 am<br></i>

I to just had a set mounted. Best front tire I have ever felt, and that's only after one shake down run. Steering effort just went to as nuetral as it gets and man do these things turn in! I instantly noticed the soft compliant nature of the silica/rubber compound, very forgiving over the bumps. <p></p><i></i>

...and there I thought you were a Bridgestone man, Doc. <p><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:red;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">There are some who call me........Tim?</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:white;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">Top Speed = Mach 0.197 or so... </span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;">1994 FZR 1000</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--></p><i></i>

What do they grip like?<br><br>I only get around 1000 miles from a rear Pirelli Dragon Corsa or Avon Azero Superport and that is all road riding which gets expensive <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Mark <p></p><i></i>

Look at the little boost gauge Mark....Is the needle on the left or the right??<br>This will make a difference in the tire wear...<br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :poke --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... e_poke.gif ALT=":poke"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br> <p>Jim <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... states.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br>Hey Kid...Is my taillight working?</p><i></i>

lol <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:steelblue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:medium;">-John</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... cement.jpg" target="top">1995 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... 00x600.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... resize.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1040</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i></i>

<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :riding --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... iker_3.gif ALT=":riding"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/embarassed.gif ALT=":o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>The boost gauge is much like my politics, mostly to the right <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Mar <p></p><i></i>

I have a big block suzuki that is huffed and when it comes on the boost, the first and only warning you get is a little spritz of bubbles in the boost gauge...<br>It's a draw through so it's a freekin light switch! <p>Jim <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... Cheers.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... states.gif" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br>Hey Kid...Is my taillight working?</p><i></i>

Official feedback now. Just ran about 300 mile day on mine and can make some better judgements. Front end feel is awesome, turn in fast and precise, rear tire grip is very consistent with good crossed up wheel off the ground drive out of corners. ChuckD noticed before me, but these tires don't get hot. Just warm and sticky! I think that this temperature shedding issue is how they get such good longevity. <br><br>And yes, I have been a Bridgestone man, but I am not so brand specific as to not try something new. If these do wear as well or better than the 'stones I will be riding these from now on. Also, you blowuphuffingboosting fellows should know from the Gary Macoy Red Bull days, spinning the tires only harms the tread not the carcass of the tire. So, spin baby, spin!<br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :mg3 --><img src=http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/ ... neGun3.gif ALT=":mg3"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :shades --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/glasses.gif ALT=":shades"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>but these tires don't get hot<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>maybe on the road they dont but at the test track they were the hottest of the road tires tested...much higher<br><br><!--EZCODE AUTOLINK START--><a href="http://www.zinio.com/express?issue=7760 ... <!--EZCODE AUTOLINK END--><br><br>After one full track day...consisting of about 3 hours of pure sessions...my new powers held up incredibly well. <p><!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:steelblue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:medium;">-John </span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... <!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... cement.jpg" target="top">1995 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... 00x600.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1000</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;font-family:times new roman;font-size:small;"> <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/ ... resize.jpg" target="top">1990 FZR1040</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--></span><!--EZCODE FONT END--></em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p072.ezboard.com/bexupbrotherhoo ... >jjs777</A>  <IMG HEIGHT=10 WIDTH=10 SRC="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/ ... states.gif" BORDER=0> at: 6/19/05 7:05 pm<br></i>

http://www.zinio.com/express2?issue=206338267

A little dated but probably still relative. Looks like I'll be getting the Pilot Road 2's when I can afford them. Sure hope they don't melt come summer !

Gidday,

I've been using Pilot Powers on the SV for a couple of years now, generally I've found them to be great tyres - wet or dry.

Currently I have a dual compound PP on the back that is pretty much fonged with 5000km on it, but this is probably to be expected with the soft compound on the edges.

I'll probably try Metzler Z4's next time around - just for a change.

Cheers

I have the original Pilot Roads which I've been riding since the end of October. Both front and rear are showing a similar wear rate. The have nearly 8,K miles on them and still enough rubber (about 4.5mm) that I'm not worried about rain.