[kook]

I run about one track day a month and 400 street miles between track days. On the track, I believe I can tell when it's time for a new rear tire..... I only wait for a few unexpected slides, then assume it's time to change.

What about the front, though? I'm always changing the front when I change the rear - wonder how much $$$ I'm wasting. I'm sure as hell not going to wait for several front-end slides to determine it's time for a new front bun.

FWIW, currently running Power Race, med soft both front and rear. Coldest they've seen is 55F on the street - actually warm up quite quickly, especially for a Michelin . So far, highly recommend them for dual purpose street/track, if your street miles are not excessive (but haven't put on 'excessive' street miles between tire changes, to see how long the rear holds up).

thanks,
Mark

 

[martinc]

The usual Mark,check for cupping,blueing,etc.

Michelins are very thin past the threads though...keep an eye on that.

 

[kook]

The usual Mark,check for cupping,blueing,etc.

Michelins are very thin past the threads though...keep an eye on that.

OK... thanks Borg........ Track day #2 completed with them - look/feel/ride fine.

 

[gottahavean05]

Ok I cant talk from track experience, (hopefully soon) but we ride the roads like its a track, I also run the power race's, I put 1400 miles on them, the rear is toast, maybe 100 miles left, the front is wearing, but looks like maybe 500 miles left on it. And no we dont stunt, i havent done a single burnout on them. Great tires, minimal slide, always perdictable, seem to warm up very fast. Im sold on em.

 

[ryongchoi]

The usual Mark,check for cupping,blueing,etc.

Michelins are very thin past the threads though...keep an eye on that.

what causes the bluing..............

 

[aaask8tr]

It's cheaper to replace a front tire then the parts on a crashed bike.

 

[kook]

what causes the bluing..............

heat. don't worry, if you only street ride, you'll never see it.

 

[ryongchoi]

heat. don't worry, if you only street ride, you'll never see it.

ive seen the bluing on my dunlops and metzelers....both of which are sport tires.......

 

[fiveoh]

Bluing isn't a big deal, sometimes my tires do it between track outings, it scrubs right off. You want to watch wear. tread depth, cupping etc. You should be able to get at least 2 rears to a front.