I have run dark side for quite some time and have had Hankooks, Michelins, and Bridgestone Drive Guard Run Flats on the bike. I didn't have any real complaints about those tires, at least not like I did with the Triple Treads which were way too squared off and too wide. By far I've done more miles on Bridgestones as i loved the idea of being able to ride to civilization even with a flat. But this spring I decided to look about for other options that might be a bit cushier. The run flat's down side is extremely stiff sidewalls. After spending way too many hours reading tire reviews I decided to give the Pirelli Cinturato P7 a try. Of course the reviews do not mention how well they perform on a motorcycle (why not??)
My impressions after 2,000 miles: The sidewalls are a bit more forgiving which is good but takes a little getting used to when accustomed to very stiff tires. The tires handle well in wet and dry and for the most part you forget they're there -- a good quality in a car tire. The most impressive thing about them was that the transition from bike tire to car tire was very easy. Normally, there is a 30 minute/30 mile period of "holy crap I've gone back to a car tire" but with these it was more like a half block. These tires are more rounded on the shoulders and take less effort to lean and turn. I've never had such an easy transition with the bridgestones or any other car tire.
After 2,000 miles I can't tell that they've even gone a mile. The tread is deep on these tires and I am hoping to get in the high 30's on mileage. I'll report back later on that one. So far they are a thumbs up.
My impressions after 2,000 miles: The sidewalls are a bit more forgiving which is good but takes a little getting used to when accustomed to very stiff tires. The tires handle well in wet and dry and for the most part you forget they're there -- a good quality in a car tire. The most impressive thing about them was that the transition from bike tire to car tire was very easy. Normally, there is a 30 minute/30 mile period of "holy crap I've gone back to a car tire" but with these it was more like a half block. These tires are more rounded on the shoulders and take less effort to lean and turn. I've never had such an easy transition with the bridgestones or any other car tire.
After 2,000 miles I can't tell that they've even gone a mile. The tread is deep on these tires and I am hoping to get in the high 30's on mileage. I'll report back later on that one. So far they are a thumbs up.
