Tyres for a 996

**petevtwin650** · 24 Aug 08, 11:16 PM

Now before anyone flames me and says do a search I prefer up to date info as tyre technology moves pretty quick these days. Got Corsa 3's on at the mo. 180 rear. Thing is the profile drops away pretty quickly whereas some other tyres have a more usable tread area. Also the Diablos wear away to the canvas with hardly any warning. Thinking of Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's. I know a lot is down to personal preference, type of usage and suspension set up, but would like to know if there were any negatives about those and any other choices.

Ta.

**andy916sp** · 25 Aug 08, 06:24 AM

I have Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's on my 916, and I will be refitting another set when replacement is due, can't speak highly enough of them. The grip, feel, wear, everything seems good, they inspire so much confidence. I have a 190 fitted to the rear though, so can't comment how a 180 would effect the turn in of your bike. But the Michelin' get a

from me.

**petevtwin650** · 26 Aug 08, 04:41 PM

Thanks Andy. I was going to go with the Michelins but my tyre guy says the new Pirelli Rossos will suit me fine. Still wavering though.

**Jimmy996** · 26 Aug 08, 06:10 PM

I Run Pilot Powers with a 180 rear....luuurrrvley!!

anyone know where (online) I can get them cheap? I am due for a new rear

**Fastandcorse** · 26 Aug 08, 06:40 PM

Same. 2CT's 180 rear........nice. I like the way this tyre gives me confidence in the damp/wet especially powering up out of roundabouts. I can feel it spin up sometimes but you kinda know it's not gonna let go - difficult to explain but I luv'em.

**fastphil** · 26 Aug 08, 11:16 PM

Try Bridgestone BT016 honestly they are the best tyre I have ridden on, even used them on a track ( Pembrey on a gixxer 750

998 was off the road)
I have converted a few mates and they have all said they are better than 2ct's and they also wear more evenly ( 2ct front can step on the tread grove where it changes to softer rubber)
Uploaded photo of BT016 front shows even wear

**Jimmy996** · 27 Aug 08, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastphil

Try Bridgestone BT016 honestly they are the best tyre I have ridden on, even used them on a track ( Pembrey on a gixxer 750

998 was off the road)
I have converted a few mates and they have all said they are better than 2ct's and they also wear more evenly ( 2ct front can step on the tread grove where it changes to softer rubber)
Uploaded photo of BT016 front shows even wear

Ok, well after reading this thread I went and had a good look at my tyres, the front is boderline so I need 2 new ones so on Phils recommendation I am going to try the bridegstones.....

I will come back next week and tell you how I got on

**petevtwin650** · 31 Aug 08, 04:12 AM

Got a pair of Michelin Power Sport 2CT's fitted yesterday in Shipston on Stour. 225 ride in/ride out.

Mikes comment on seeing the front was that any tyre he fitted would be better than that!

What a transformation. I've been struggling to get the bike to turn as I'd like and have raised the rear quite a bit. Now it oversteers, so I'm gonna have to tinker with that and front settings I think. However only done 35 odd miles so will leave for todays 300 odd mile rideout and see how I get on.

**fastphil** · 31 Aug 08, 04:40 AM

Should have tried the BT016's 190/55 rear 120/70 front
BT014 rubber in center,BT015 rubber off center and BT02 rubber on the edge where you need grip
Photo of 190/50 this was before changed to 190/55 as been using racetec's on track and preferred the easier turn in of the 55 profile,

**Jimmy996** · 31 Aug 08, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastphil

Should have tried the BT016's 190/55 rear 120/70 front
BT014 rubber in center,BT015 rubber off center and BT02 rubber on the edge where you need grip
Photo of 190/50 this was before changed to 190/55 as been using racetec's on track and preferred the easier turn in of the 55 profile,

+1 for "Wrong trousers Gromit" shoulda gone for the bridgestones.....loving them!! Cheers fastphil!......what pressures you running them at?

**fastphil** · 31 Aug 08, 09:10 PM

Running 32f 34r on the road

**Jimmy996** · 31 Aug 08, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fastphil

Running 32f 34r on the road

yeah i thought that sounds a bit more like it, the tyre place put 39 - 41!!

(apparently that was Bridgestones recommended pressure....

)

**arpiun** · 05 Sep 08, 11:56 PM

Hello,

I thought that when your wheel was designed for a 180/55 tire you could only install a 180/55 tire.
After having read this thread it seems I'm wrong.
So on my 748s I can safely install 190/55, 190/50, etc? What will be the difference in practice?

**petevtwin650** · 06 Sep 08, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arpiun

Hello,

I thought that when your wheel was designed for a 180/55 tire you could only install a 180/55 tire.
After having read this thread it seems I'm wrong.
So on my 748s I can safely install 190/55, 190/50, etc? What will be the difference in practice?

The 996 has the same wheels I believe as the 748 and was supplied as standard with 190 rubber, however a lot of peeps change to a 180 section, myself included, because it can aid turn in speed. Got to be a 190/50 I think. Incidentally the front profile as standard is different on a 748 to a 996. 60 verus 70.

**Jimmy996** · 06 Sep 08, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

The 996 has the same wheels I believe as the 748 and was supplied as standard with 190 rubber, however a lot of peeps change to a 180 section, myself included, because it can aid turn in speed. Got to be a 190/50 I think. Incidentally the front profile as standard is different on a 748 to a 996. 60 verus 70.

Agreed, I heard from somewhere the 190 tyre was OEM on the 9** more for aesthetics
as at the time there was a thing for wide rears

and a "mines bigger than yours" thing going on with the manufacturers

it is pretty much regarded by most that it does not handle the way it ought to on a 190 rear.