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Title: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: mc101 on March 23, 2015, 08:51:28 PM
So I tried Dunlop's 2014 Moto2 tyres in spain recently ..... 

If your a trackday junky (and go at a decent lick) and have been using Pirelli's -- dump em !  Dunlop Motosport Slicks (french machine made), better grip, last ALOT longer and corner speed ... mind bending.  No drop off in laptimes either.  Alot more £ but I used one rear in 4 days at Almeria !  (versus 1 or 2 Pirelli's a day!)  Also went quicker on them on a 600 than I managed on the HP4 on Pirelli's.
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 08:23:23 AM
How much are a set? I though supercorsa were expensive!!

My next set I was gonna swap to Bridgestone mostly cos of the price Pirelli. Metzeler seem to drop off very quickly, I was only getting half a day before they were starting to get a bit twitchy
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: mc101 on March 24, 2015, 09:12:09 AM
Quote from: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 08:23:23 AM
How much are a set? I though supercorsa were expensive!!

My next set I was gonna swap to Bridgestone mostly cos of the price Pirelli. Metzeler seem to drop off very quickly, I was only getting half a day before they were starting to get a bit twitchy

I'm thinking more expensive for me vs. Pirelli (which means they'll not be massively more expensive to you as I guess you pay retail or close for the Pirelli/Metz stuff)

£340 a pair of the Dunlops.  I'm thinking 3 compound front and rear for the UK.
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on March 24, 2015, 09:36:23 AM
Quote from: mc101 on March 24, 2015, 09:12:09 AM
Quote from: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 08:23:23 AM
How much are a set? I though supercorsa were expensive!!

My next set I was gonna swap to Bridgestone mostly cos of the price Pirelli. Metzeler seem to drop off very quickly, I was only getting half a day before they were starting to get a bit twitchy

I'm thinking more expensive for me vs. Pirelli (which means they'll not be massively more expensive to you as I guess you pay retail or close for the Pirelli/Metz stuff)

£340 a pair of the Dunlops.  I'm thinking 3 compound front and rear for the UK.
I'll give them a go as I need some new track tyres
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: 0luke0 on March 24, 2015, 11:20:35 AM
I realy want to try these but can't justify the cost as I have to run Metzlers to race this year.
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: PJ on March 24, 2015, 01:00:56 PM
I heard on the radio yesterday that Pirelli had been bought by "Chem China"?
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 01:20:48 PM
So is this the kr106 kr108?
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: MOzZereLLa on March 24, 2015, 02:49:57 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on March 24, 2015, 09:36:23 AM
Quote from: mc101 on March 24, 2015, 09:12:09 AM
Quote from: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 08:23:23 AM
How much are a set? I though supercorsa were expensive!!

My next set I was gonna swap to Bridgestone mostly cos of the price Pirelli. Metzeler seem to drop off very quickly, I was only getting half a day before they were starting to get a bit twitchy

I'm thinking more expensive for me vs. Pirelli (which means they'll not be massively more expensive to you as I guess you pay retail or close for the Pirelli/Metz stuff)

£340 a pair of the Dunlops.  I'm thinking 3 compound front and rear for the UK.
I'll give them a go as I need some new track tyres

I'm pretty sure I read MC say "and go at a decent lick" which means you have to be fast enough to keep the temperature in them. Best you look elsewhere ;-)
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on March 24, 2015, 03:44:57 PM
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on March 24, 2015, 02:49:57 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on March 24, 2015, 09:36:23 AM
Quote from: mc101 on March 24, 2015, 09:12:09 AM
Quote from: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 08:23:23 AM
How much are a set? I though supercorsa were expensive!!

My next set I was gonna swap to Bridgestone mostly cos of the price Pirelli. Metzeler seem to drop off very quickly, I was only getting half a day before they were starting to get a bit twitchy
I'm thinking more expensive for me vs. Pirelli (which means they'll not be massively more expensive to you as I guess you pay retail or close for the Pirelli/Metz stuff)

£340 a pair of the Dunlops.  I'm thinking 3 compound front and rear for the UK.
I'll give them a go as I need some new track tyres

I'm pretty sure I read MC say "and go at a decent lick" which means you have to be fast enough to keep the temperature in them. Best you look elsewhere ;-)
As usual moz your utterly hilarious :cool:!!
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: MOzZereLLa on March 24, 2015, 08:20:55 PM
I try - think of it as affection...
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on March 24, 2015, 08:36:59 PM
Quote from: The Wizard of MOz on March 24, 2015, 08:20:55 PM
I try - think of it as affection...
:tongue:
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: mc101 on March 31, 2015, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 01:20:48 PM
So is this the kr106 kr108?

Yes :-)
Title: Re: For the trackday monkeys ...
Post by: 1-600-matt on April 09, 2015, 07:05:19 PM
Quote from: mc101 on March 31, 2015, 08:50:25 AM
Quote from: 1-600-matt on March 24, 2015, 01:20:48 PM
So is this the kr106 kr108?

Yes :-)

So they are a 125 front and 185 rear, did they go on stock r6 rims designed for 120 and 180 tyres?
Anyone fitted anything other than 120/180 to a b1?