[LovemyKawiZX6R]

Was looking around ebay and found a brand new set of tomahawk for 160. They say they have an equivalent thread design as so an so brand but have thicker thread for longer life. Well, anyone ever try it? SEems like a good deal.

180/55ZR17 & 120/70ZR17 TOMAHAWK T3 PACKAGE DEAL :eBay Motors (item 250432808125 end time Sep-24-09 09:40:21 PDT)

 

[NattyDrez]

Arent they re-treads? (Can someone clarify this?)

I wouldnt touch them, but thats just me.

 

[LovemyKawiZX6R]

they are retreads....damn. Man that price is so good though.

 

[NattyDrez]

Their cheap for a reason.

If you wanna find out what that reason is, go ahead and get them. If not, save up some more cash for better tires.

 

[LovemyKawiZX6R]

Their cheap for a reason.

If you wanna find out what that reason is, go ahead and get them. If not, save up some more cash for better tires.

yeah you are right. Im thinking of michelin pilot roads since people on here love them so much. the powers i had on wore out after 4k (the rear).

 

[beowulf2k]

Tomahawk has been around for many years and are pretty reputable in the UK. I would trust them based out of history.

 

[NattyDrez]

I will talk up Road 2's anyday. Im on my second pair and I love them, more than I probably should.

So far I havent had any issues with them, and plan on going through quite a few pairs.

 

[sqchram]

Try to find a leftover blue colored tomahawk for sportbikes - then it will match your bike color.

 

[PhilB]

Things that your life depends on are the wrong things to go bargain hunting on. When you are riding, your tires are all that connect you to the whole rest of the universe.

Important safety tips: Don't buy cheap guns. Don't buy cheap defense lawyers. Don't buy cheap tires.

PhilB

 

[YZFHEFF]

Shinkos are about that price huh?

 

[LessPeople_MoreRobots]

Important safety tips: Don't buy cheap guns. Don't buy cheap defense lawyers. Don't buy cheap tires.

+1

 

[ShawnF4I]

Important safety tips: Don't buy cheap guns. Don't buy cheap defense lawyers. Don't buy cheap tires.
PhilB

That's sig worthy.:bowdown

 

[Nick Name]

Every tire starts as a core that has more rubber bonded to it.

Tomahawks are no different, they just reuse cores..

If you're worried, obviously don't buy it.

But, the majority of people would rather throw money away than use a perfectly adequate tire because it isn't "the best". Even though they will likely never need anything more than a shinko or tomahawk.

I know a guy who runs them on his rc 51 and he loves them. He had one issue, the tire wouldn't balance properly, and they sent him a brand new set, and he kept the old one as a spare.

 

[OldSchlPunk]

I had a set on my bike. They were OK when the roads were dry and warm, but when the temps went down they fell off pretty quickly and rain became downright scary. In the rain I never knew when they were going to break loose.

 

[Tomowskifz6]

I ran 4 sets of them on my FZ6. I would buy them as a sport touring tire. They last forever and grip is good unless it's really cold or wet. I had them leaned all the way over frequently. Even then they aren't bad as long as you are being careful.

I wouldn't buy them as a track tire just because I'm not sure how they are at the limit. I never had any trouble with cupping, tread separation, uneven wear, etc. Customer service is top notch as well.

I would not hesitate to use them again, especially if I was short on cash. And before I get flamed, I ran 50,000 miles on those things with no problems. I'm not a part time or fair weather rider.

 

[LovemyKawiZX6R]

I ran 4 sets of them on my FZ6. I would buy them as a sport touring tire. They last forever and grip is good unless it's really cold or wet. I had them leaned all the way over frequently. Even then they aren't bad as long as you are being careful.

I wouldn't buy them as a track tire just because I'm not sure how they are at the limit. I never had any trouble with cupping, tread separation, uneven wear, etc. Customer service is top notch as well.

I would not hesitate to use them again, especially if I was short on cash. And before I get flamed, I ran 50,000 miles on those things with no problems. I'm not a part time or fair weather rider.

thats seems to be a very fair review. I just need tires to last me the rest of this season but i dont want to dump mad money on michelin pilot roads...theyre expensive.