What tyres RR4

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  1. Rr-Len

    Rr-Len New Member

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    I know there's a thread all about tyres but just gets confusing cos most are saying there good.. I only ride my bike on good weather weekends, not for commuting or anything.
    Do plan on my first track day this summer.

    I want tyres that I can have 100% confidence in, my bike has Michelin pilot road 3 on which it came with... Front seems ok but I'm not happy with rear... Spins some times so don't have the confidence in corners.

    On the tyre thread on here I'm leaning towards the Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3... Based on Fez.57 report
     
    #1 Rr-Len, Feb 28, 2015
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    Haven't used a corsa 3 but I wouldn't put that on the rear with the pr3 still on the front! You UST me going some to spin that up on the road? Is the rear knackered?
     
    #2 raphael, Feb 28, 2015
  3. Rr-Len

    Rr-Len New Member

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    I will be replacing the pair at same time... Yer I think the guy b4 me did a few burn outs it's squared off bad!
     
    #3 Rr-Len, Feb 28, 2015
  4. Mike07

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    Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa ......... Put a pair on. Stick like sticky stuff to an Army Blanket.
    Mike.
     
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  5. Barstewardsquad

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    I'm normally a Bridgestone man and am currently running S20s, but the new Metzler M7RR seem to be more popular than a large haemophiliac at a vampire convention at the moment.
     
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  6. SimonRR

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    Dunlop D212gp pro, stick like glue, awesome tyres, but they don't like cold or wet ;)
     
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  7. Rr-Len

    Rr-Len New Member

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    Well I do like to go out on dry sunny days even when it's cold...
     
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  8. SimonRR

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    well if you can get some heat into them they are great, as they are basically a cut slick ;)
     
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    PR4S
     
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  10. Blade048

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    Pirelli Rosso Corsas are a fantastic tyre. Great on both road and track, they came out top in Performance Bikes road/track test. Regarding where to get your tyres from try 'Tyre Leader' as their prices seem to be the cheapest.
     
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    +1 for Pirelli DRC's great dry weather tyre with limited wet capabilities
     
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  12. Warren

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    Road Pilot 3's are a sports touring tyre... they'll go ok on a trackday for a beginner/intermediate, but if your going balls out you really want a dedicated sports/track tyre.

    Have a look at this link http://www.biketyrebuyer.com/Press-Releases/Pirelli-DIABLO™-Rosso-Corsa-named-‘Best-Sports-Tyr
    ;)
     
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  13. Womblewizard

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    +1 Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa, went for 55 rear! wouldn't go back!
     
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  14. Rr-Len

    Rr-Len New Member

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    What size tyres do I need for my RR4? I'm going to go with the Pirelli rosso corsas....
     
    #14 Rr-Len, Mar 24, 2015
  15. SimonRR

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    standard are 120x70x17 front and 190x50x17 rear, however I would go for the 190x55x17 rear :) as i have done with my RR5
     
    #15 SimonRR, Mar 24, 2015
  16. Rr-Len

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    Ok thanks, does it handle much better then?
     
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    Yes gives more contact patch when lent over :)
     
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    Just spoke to a tyre guy and he asked if I have the clearance with the rear hugger for the 55 tyre? Anyone have a rr4 and fitted a 55 rear tyre without probs? I have a standerd rear hugger
     
    #18 Rr-Len, Mar 25, 2015
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    RR4 with standard hugger and a 55 rear tyre here.

    No clearance issues for me.
     
    #19 BoroRich, Mar 25, 2015
  20. Rr-Len

    Rr-Len New Member

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    Grea
    great thanks
     
    #20 Rr-Len, Mar 25, 2015
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