Namor said:
i came back to the forum to clear clear up what kind of riding i do, but you guys jumped on this topic faster than i expected.
my bike is for regular transportation is about 100-150 miles a week. track days between 2 and 4 days a month.
wow, that's a lot of miles to be put on one set of tires for a 50/50 street/track bike with an average cost of $350-400.
here's simple calculation of what your miles per month look like..
150miles X 4 = 600 miles per month on street
100miles X 4 = 400 miles per month on track.
1000 miles combined for the month average
after a 3rd or 4th trackday, i usually pop on a new set since the grip is just not there especially after so many heat cycles. i would suggest you get a dedicated set of track tires and wheels. swap them over for the street when they become take-offs. the track is the one place you don't want to take a chance with stale tyres. slipping a sliding ain't no fun at those speeds unless you're on a supermoto.
my fronts can last me about 4-6 trackdays. i just keep buying new rears until i notice they need replacing.
btw, i use dunlop 209gp's. i hear alot of good things about metz, pirelli's, and michelins. it's a matter of preference for most since track tires perform the same for the average rider. i just like the profile on the dunlops so i chose to stay with them. i've used 208gp's in the past and those were excellent.
