Anyone using Diablo Supercorsa on the street?

I just picked up a set of SC2 Diablo Supercorsa take-offs (one track day in A group). I only plan on using them for a trip this weekend to Deals Gap. What tire pressure are you using for the street? I was thinking of 30F/32R cold

I run them on my R6 on the street.. And I have run Dunlop race tires on my R1 for the past 3 years.. 208gp-a's, 209's and now 211's. Never had any issues, just be sure to give them plenty of time to warm up.

What pressure do you run them at?

Actually, I'm not too sure.. :lol I run like 2-5 psi above the reccomended track pressure. I don't know pirelli's that well, this is my first set. I'm a dunlop guy.

Just be careful running them on the street. Remember, they are D.O.T. race tires and require lot's of heat to get them to stick. Each time you stop for a break they will cool down, so don't jump back on and haul ass right away. Be very careful if the roads are wet. I ran Michelin PR's which had 1 1/2 track days on them at the Gap this year. Front was 31 psi and the rear I ran 28 to 29 psi with no problems.

I use my supercorsas on the street all the time after a day or two on the track. I run 29R 31F. Ran em at the gap multiple times with no problems, stuck like glue just be sure to let 'em warm up properly. Some may say to run 2lbs higher on the pressure, but those numbers worked well for me.

These are the OEM tires on the 848 and 1098 aren't they? I would think they would be fine for the street.

These are the OEM tires on the 848 and 1098 aren't they? I would think they would be fine for the street. In most cases the OEM versions are a different rubber compound vs the off the shelf ones you buy. Ducati may specify a different mixture for their OEM Coras's.

In most cases the OEM versions are a different rubber compound vs the off the shelf ones you buy. Ducati may specify a different mixture for their OEM Coras's. So, you don't think they are ok for street riding? I can't believe that they would be so different. I have heard that some OEM compounds are different from the same off the shelf tire but do you really think they are that different? What would be the advantage of specifying a whole new compound? Why not just use a different tire? I would assume that even if they are different that the compounds would be quite similar.

These are the OEM tires on the 848 and 1098 aren't they? I would think they would be fine for the street. There are OEM Supercorsa Pros for the Ducatis, but the SC1, 2 and 3 are race compounds.

There is the: diablo supercorsa, world super sport tyre Dragon supercorsa pro special compound Dragon supercorsa pro (not sure if OEM is the same as non OEM)

I run the Pirelli Supercorsa race take offs on my R1. I run the SC2 compound. I love them and my confidence level went through the roof on them. I love them and I doubt I'd go back to Pilot Powers(I was a Pilot Power advocate b4 switching). I may try Diablo Corsa 3s but I doubt I'd switch from the Supercorsas.

The tires that come on all Ducati 848/1098 versions are 'SP' or sport production compound and only available through Ducati dealers or Parts Unlimited. They are designed for the street and the teperature ranges you would expect to encounter on the street. They can be used at the track but if you are a fast rider you are better off with a SC1, 2, 3, or 4 compound, although SC4 is not readily available. Pirelli recommends the Corsa III as high performance street tire. It seems you have three choices these days for ultimate street grip in normal conditions. The Pirelli Corsa III, Michelin Pilot Power 2CT or Bridgestone's new BT-016. The 1098R comes with Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa tires whereas the 848 and all other versions of the 1098 for 2007 and 2008 come with Pirelli DRAGON Supercorsa Pros. Both tires are excellent but SC - compound tires really should NOT be used on the street. I have done it but they really don't EVER get hot enough to get into proper operating temps unless you are at Deal's Gap. The reason the 'R' model from 2008 and the new 2009 'S' and 'R' model use the Diablo Supercorsa is because the traction control Ducati developed is designed to be used with the same type of tire used in World Superbike and Superstock and that traction control was developed there and passed on to the end consumer. The verdict is out on pressures. For the Dragon Supercorsa Pro I would run 32 front and 37 rear under normal street use for a 120/70 and 190/55 tire. At the Gap I would run 31 front and 29 rear. For the Diablo Supercorsa I run the same pressures but if I am using tire warmers I set them cold at 29 - 30 front and 26 rear. I am looking to get a hot pressure of 33 front and 29 rear. Hope this helps...

Great info kneedragger. Thanks...

The tires that come on all Ducati 848/1098 versions are 'SP' or sport production compound and only available through Ducati dealers or Parts Unlimited. They are designed for the street and the teperature ranges you would expect to encounter on the street. They can be used at the track but if you are a fast rider you are better off with a SC1, 2, 3, or 4 compound, although SC4 is not readily available. Pirelli recommends the Corsa III as high performance street tire. It seems you have three choices these days for ultimate street grip in normal conditions. The Pirelli Corsa III, Michelin Pilot Power 2CT or Bridgestone's new BT-016. The 1098R comes with Pirelli DIABLO Supercorsa tires whereas the 848 and all other versions of the 1098 for 2007 and 2008 come with Pirelli DRAGON Supercorsa Pros. Both tires are excellent but SC - compound tires really should NOT be used on the street. I have done it but they really don't EVER get hot enough to get into proper operating temps unless you are at Deal's Gap. The reason the 'R' model from 2008 and the new 2009 'S' and 'R' model use the Diablo Supercorsa is because the traction control Ducati developed is designed to be used with the same type of tire used in World Superbike and Superstock and that traction control was developed there and passed on to the end consumer. The verdict is out on pressures. For the Dragon Supercorsa Pro I would run 32 front and 37 rear under normal street use for a 120/70 and 190/55 tire. At the Gap I would run 31 front and 29 rear. For the Diablo Supercorsa I run the same pressures but if I am using tire warmers I set them cold at 29 - 30 front and 26 rear. I am looking to get a hot pressure of 33 front and 29 rear. Hope this helps... :thumbup

Happy to help

Great tire on the street when you get some heat into them. Very slick when cold. I won't go back to takeoffs any more after spinning up the rear on a cold morning on a simple right hand turn and going down. For Deals Gap you should be fine though but wouldn't recommend takeoffs for everyday riding on the street.