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Originally Posted by redpoint5
Michelin Pilot Power 120/70/17 front and a 180/55/17 rear. When I first got my bike, I would go through rears at about 3000 miles, and fronts every 9000.
I do about 1 track day every other year, and ride spirited whenever I head out on the back-country roads.
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Those are as good a compromise as it gets for street riding.
If you really want more miles from the rear one, I'd say you'll have to compromise a bit more on the rear tyre - and start looking at the best sports-touring rubber.
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I wonder if a dual-compound would be good for my situation?
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A comparable dual compound, like the Pilot Power 2CT would have softer edges, the middle compound would be similar to the straight Power.
So, they'll only give comparable mileage, but better grip at extreme angles.
Some of that sports touring rubber is pretty good when properly warmed up.
I graphically recall seeing the ground down footpegs on a friend's 2001 Bandit 1200 on the stock sports-touring tyres (BT020, IIRC).
And yes, I mean the pegs themselves, not the hero blobs - about 1/3rd of them gone, right up to the rubber
I've seen him go through Pilot Power 2CT and a score of comparable tyres (MeZ, Dunlop, Conti) in about 2500-3000 miles.
I doubt there's any
miracle tyre out there.
