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Old 10-13-2008, 12:21 PM   #4 (permalink)
tkl999
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Originally Posted by Parabellum View Post
Subscribed, I would like very much to hear how many miles these tires last you.

Please update the thread if you can remember to let us know how they held up.

I am torn between these and a few other models.

Have you pushed them hard yet? How is the grip at the edge of the tire? One problem I have with the BT020s is that edge grip is absolute crap...once you get anywhere near the edge of these tires, they slide all over the place.

What I want is a tire that will last no less than 6000 miles and still be very grippy when leaned over.
The triple compound really makes a difference on the edge. The edge compound was definitely gummier than the middle when I checked the tires after riding over 100 miles. I've did read on motorcyclist that the edge might be too gummy for the track. I wont be doing any track day soon so I cant judge that. I am definitely curious about the longevity of these tires. My Pirelli Diablos lasted me about 6k. I hope these will be at least the same.
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