Michelin pilot street radials - bought em - Page 2

Sirref · May 2nd, 2014, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by InvisiBill

http://www.jakewilson.com/ is even cheaper and also has free 3-day shipping. $210 for a set in stock sizes shipped to your door.

110/70R-17 (54H) Michelin Pilot Street Radial Front $99.99
130/70R-17 (62H) Michelin Pilot Street Radial Rear $109.99
140/70R-17 (66H) Michelin Pilot Street Radial Rear $116.99

I'm interested to see how these work out, as the EX500 uses the same sizes. However, I just got a set of Vrossi wheels, so I'm no longer looking at stock sizes... The only possible issue I've seen brought up is that the EX500's frame is quite weak, so the better radial tires might overwhelm other parts of the bike.

damn, if they're still selling these at these prices next year I'm buying from them. These tires have great grip in the wet and dry

Bones85 · May 2nd, 2014, 05:30 AM

Has anyone here used both the Diablo Rosso II's and Michelin Pilot Streets? I'm debating whether to try the Pilot Streets.

kennetht · May 6th, 2014, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bones85

Has anyone here used both the Diablo Rosso II's and Michelin Pilot Streets? I'm debating whether to try the Pilot Streets.

I just have experience with the pilot streets. love them. see my post earlier in the thread for details

verboten1 · May 6th, 2014, 10:57 PM

I have put 5 miles on my 250. I just ordered the streets. I'm looking forward to the dragon next week

kennetht · May 13th, 2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Scattcatt

Alright, so after adjusting the tire pressures, I rode the bike to work this morning. It's a 15 mile commute with roughly 50/50 on surface street and freeway in regards to distance.

Immediately after jumping on the bike and taking off I felt far more stable. I don't know if this is due to the tire pressure difference, the fact that there was no wind today, or maybe I was just prepared for the tires' handling characteristics today or a combination of any of the three, but I did feel far more confident with them.

What pressures did you put them up to?

Scattcatt · May 13th, 2014, 09:34 PM

What Alex suggested, 32/36. I've got about 1,500-2,000 miles on the tires now, the tires feel just fine. Did take them out for some aggressive emergency braking, naturally as one would suspect they didn't quite have as much grip as the BT003RS's but they did just fine. So far I have yet to really test their cornering feel.

ninja250r81 · May 15th, 2014, 03:53 AM

******WARNING TO AUSTRALIANS******

Went to buy some street pilots this week in Ozzie Land.

Guess what

They don't meet Australian Standards.

So there is a few container loads of Michelin tyres ready for scrap.

Bob2010 · May 27th, 2014, 06:40 PM

what kind of standards? something serious or minor?

DmbShn41 · May 28th, 2014, 01:47 AM

As if it weren't obvious already, AMT has these cheaper than Revzilla. Go to www.AmericanMotoTire.com for info. They have 140 size for the price of Revzilla 130. Kinda bummed they don't offer a 120 front.

ninja250r81 · May 29th, 2014, 03:02 AM

Dear Moderator,

Why was my post deleted?

Did my post Violate any of the forum rules to allow the release of information given to me?

Thankyou

CZroe · May 29th, 2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja250r81

Dear Moderator,

Why was my post deleted?

Did my post Violate any of the forum rules to allow the release of information given to me?

Thankyou

I am curious what the information was. I imagine there was a legal threat by the manufacturer or something due to the information being unconfirmed and potentially damaging to their reputation.

Alex · May 29th, 2014, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ninja250r81

Dear Moderator,

Why was my post deleted?

Did my post Violate any of the forum rules to allow the release of information given to me?

Thankyou

As far as I know, I'm the only moderator here, and I didn't delete anything in this thread.

ninja250r81 · January 19th, 2015, 01:18 AM

Michelin street radials and bias ply will be available in two to three weeks to the Australian market

You can pre order through your local motorcycle shop

It will replace the Pilot Activ range in Australia. Not sure about other countries

BoBO · January 19th, 2015, 03:38 AM

I have a set of Pilot street's sitting in my room right now. After my Sport Demons wear out, no more bias ply for me.

ryker · January 19th, 2015, 03:47 AM

I have a michelin Pilot Street 150 rear and it rides wonderfully, and it clears the chaing guard just fine.

Alex · January 19th, 2015, 08:44 AM

The Pilot Street is only available in 130 & 140 wide:

http://motorcycle.michelinman.com/ti...eet-radial#dim

(you likely have a different Michelin tire mounted)

ryker · January 19th, 2015, 09:04 AM

My bad, mine are the Michelin Pilot Road

verboten1 · January 19th, 2015, 09:06 AM

FYI: These tires are not very good in snow.

ryker · January 19th, 2015, 09:10 AM

haha I bet, my bike is winterized and stored in my garage until spring...it doesn't know what snow is.

Alex · January 19th, 2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ryker

My bad, mine are the Michelin Pilot Road

I think those are the Pilot Road 2. It's pretty clear that Michelin used a similar tread design for the Pilot Streets, but it would be interesting to learn more about the differences in compound and construction. The Road 2 is spec'd for much heavier bikes than our ninjette.

cadd · January 19th, 2015, 12:31 PM

I have a rear Street and a front Rossi 2 in my bedroom. I'll be mounting them in the spring. I know some may say don't mix and match. But we'll see how it goes. I'll update in the summer.

tfkrocks · January 19th, 2015, 12:55 PM

I recently got a Pilot Radial Street rear. Have a PR4 front with it. Figured I didn't really need DRIIs when I mostly just commute. My DRII rear was really square and I could feel it in the turns.

sharky nrk · January 26th, 2015, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tfkrocks

I recently got a Pilot Radial Street rear. Have a PR4 front with it. Figured I didn't really need DRIIs when I mostly just commute. My DRII rear was really square and I could feel it in the turns.

That was the commuting setup that seemed the most interesting. The PR3/4 are very popular but since they do not make a PR3/4 in a small bike friendly rear (I think just a 150/70) the PR4/PS seems like a good combo. Let us know how it goes in a couple thousand miles

tfkrocks · January 26th, 2015, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sharky nrk

That was the commuting setup that seemed the most interesting. The PR3/4 are very popular but since they do not make a PR3/4 in a small bike friendly rear (I think just a 150/70) the PR4/PS seems like a good combo. Let us know how it goes in a couple thousand miles

That might not be until 2016 lol. Maybe @CycleCam303 will comment on what he thinks though.

Alex · February 1st, 2015, 10:58 AM

Rojo just changed his rear Pilot Street out at 16k miles. Unreal mileage on these things!

Skullz · February 1st, 2015, 11:01 AM

Got 17K on my back tire and still going strong.

ryker · February 1st, 2015, 12:03 PM

Good to know they get such good mileage!

sharky nrk · February 2nd, 2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Skullz

Got 17K on my back tire and still going strong.

That's crazy mileage. How long until it was square? I mean I typically ditch tires before they are dead just because I can't stand the profile anymore. Although admittedly the BT16 on their now is damn near cords.

NevadaWolf · February 2nd, 2015, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Rojo just changed his rear Pilot Street out at 16k miles. Unreal mileage on these things!

I love how Jason is not gentle with his tires. If he's getting that mileage out of them, I know I'll get similar numbers as well.

I think I am at 5k right now.

Trutle · February 2nd, 2015, 01:36 PM

I am wondering how "dangerous" can be riding with stock (IRC) front tire and michelin pilost street radial rear. I won't take it to race track, also no knee draging or wet weather rides.
I want to be cheap so I don't want to change front tire just yet (through I probably will soon).
So: Can my bike survive cornering (no knee) with front IRC and rear Michelin PSR.
Also what would you suggest, Michelin Pilot street radial or michelin pilot street bias-ply (both avaible in my country)

Skullz · February 2nd, 2015, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sharky nrk

That's crazy mileage. How long until it was square? I mean I typically ditch tires before they are dead just because I can't stand the profile anymore. Although admittedly the BT16 on their now is damn near cords.

I am still using it and no where near square yet, and i got 15k out of the stock IRC which i would not ever recommend.

Trutle: i did exactly that myself and had no problem at all.

sharky nrk · February 2nd, 2015, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Skullz

I am still using it and no where near square yet, and i got 15k out of the stock IRC which i would not ever recommend.

Trutle: i did exactly that myself and had no problem at all.

What do you weigh and do you carry and luggage on the bike? I literally squared the stock IRC in like 7K miles and a BT16 in like 4K

Skullz · February 2nd, 2015, 05:37 PM

Roughly 200lb and no luggage, and generally stay off the freeway preffering to take back roads.

sharky nrk · February 3rd, 2015, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Skullz

Roughly 200lb and no luggage, and generally stay off the freeway preffering to take back roads.

Thanks, impressive mileage. I tend to stay off the superslab too but even the back roads kill the center tire on my commute.

May 6th, 2014, 10:57 PM	#44
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May 13th, 2014, 09:34 PM	#46
Scattcatt ninjette.org sage Name: Zach Location: Michigan Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2003 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 721 Blog Entries: 1	What Alex suggested, 32/36. I've got about 1,500-2,000 miles on the tires now, the tires feel just fine. Did take them out for some aggressive emergency braking, naturally as one would suspect they didn't quite have as much grip as the BT003RS's but they did just fine. So far I have yet to really test their cornering feel. __________________________________________________ ATGATT

May 27th, 2014, 06:40 PM	#48
Bob2010 ninjette.org sage Name: Bob Location: NY Join Date: Jul 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 2009 Ninja 250 Posts: 730	what kind of standards? something serious or minor? __________________________________________________ 2010 Red Ninja 250 2009 Black Ninja 250 -If you ride like lightning,you're gonna crash like thunder-

May 28th, 2014, 01:47 AM	#49
DmbShn41 Wannabe Reborn Name: Unregistered Location: Cincy Ohio Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Blue 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 302	As if it weren't obvious already, AMT has these cheaper than Revzilla. Go to www.AmericanMotoTire.com for info. They have 140 size for the price of Revzilla 130. Kinda bummed they don't offer a 120 front. __________________________________________________ " If you're here to show off and prove that your crotch rocket is faster than my Harley, you can leave now. "

January 19th, 2015, 03:38 AM	#54
BoBO ninjette.org guru Name: Genesis Location: Paradise Valley Village, AZ Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): SC28 Fireblade Posts: 463	I have a set of Pilot street's sitting in my room right now. After my Sport Demons wear out, no more bias ply for me. __________________________________________________ 94 900RR 04 BMW Z4 2.5 M Package 01 R170 AMG Sport Package

May 2nd, 2014, 05:30 AM	#42
Bones85 ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Florida Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 206	Has anyone here used both the Diablo Rosso II's and Michelin Pilot Streets? I'm debating whether to try the Pilot Streets.

May 15th, 2014, 03:53 AM	#47
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	****WARNING TO AUSTRALIANS**** Went to buy some street pilots this week in Ozzie Land. Guess what They don't meet Australian Standards. So there is a few container loads of Michelin tyres ready for scrap.

May 29th, 2014, 03:02 AM	#50
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	Dear Moderator, Why was my post deleted? Did my post Violate any of the forum rules to allow the release of information given to me? Thankyou

January 19th, 2015, 01:18 AM	#53
ninja250r81 ninjette.org guru Name: scott Location: australia Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 ninja 250r se Posts: 435	Michelin street radials and bias ply will be available in two to three weeks to the Australian market You can pre order through your local motorcycle shop It will replace the Pilot Activ range in Australia. Not sure about other countries

January 19th, 2015, 03:47 AM	#55
ryker chaos theory Name: Scott Location: Detroit Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE ; 2007 ZZR600 Posts: 123	I have a michelin Pilot Street 150 rear and it rides wonderfully, and it clears the chaing guard just fine.

January 19th, 2015, 08:44 AM	#56
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	The Pilot Street is only available in 130 & 140 wide: http://motorcycle.michelinman.com/ti...eet-radial#dim (you likely have a different Michelin tire mounted) __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

January 19th, 2015, 09:06 AM	#58
verboten1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Monroe, MI Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): '75 CB550:.'82 XV920:.'00 KLR650:.'00 EX250:.'08 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - June '15	FYI: These tires are not very good in snow. __________________________________________________ '82 XV920: Soon to be tracker--'00 KLR685:adv --'04 DRZ400E--'12 Super Tenere --'13 Versys Ride more, worry less.

January 19th, 2015, 09:10 AM	#59
ryker chaos theory Name: Scott Location: Detroit Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE ; 2007 ZZR600 Posts: 123	haha I bet, my bike is winterized and stored in my garage until spring...it doesn't know what snow is.

January 19th, 2015, 12:31 PM	#61
cadd cadd cadd cadd Name: Cadd Location: 41°21'13.1"N, 74°41'37.4"W Join Date: Jan 2014 Motorcycle(s): 300 Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '15	I have a rear Street and a front Rossi 2 in my bedroom. I'll be mounting them in the spring. I know some may say don't mix and match. But we'll see how it goes. I'll update in the summer.

January 19th, 2015, 12:55 PM	#62
tfkrocks ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rebecca Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 w/ ABS, 2014 NC700X, 2008 Ninja 250 (sold), 2002 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '18, Sep '13	I recently got a Pilot Radial Street rear. Have a PR4 front with it. Figured I didn't really need DRIIs when I mostly just commute. My DRII rear was really square and I could feel it in the turns. __________________________________________________ My Ninja 300

February 1st, 2015, 10:58 AM	#65
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	Rojo just changed his rear Pilot Street out at 16k miles. Unreal mileage on these things! __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

February 1st, 2015, 11:01 AM	#66
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	Got 17K on my back tire and still going strong.

February 1st, 2015, 12:03 PM	#67
ryker chaos theory Name: Scott Location: Detroit Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250r SE ; 2007 ZZR600 Posts: 123	Good to know they get such good mileage! __________________________________________________

February 2nd, 2015, 01:36 PM	#70
Trutle ninjette.org newbie Name: Urban Location: Slovenia Join Date: Jan 2015 Motorcycle(s): '12 Ninja 250R Posts: 2	I am wondering how "dangerous" can be riding with stock (IRC) front tire and michelin pilost street radial rear. I won't take it to race track, also no knee draging or wet weather rides. I want to be cheap so I don't want to change front tire just yet (through I probably will soon). So: Can my bike survive cornering (no knee) with front IRC and rear Michelin PSR. Also what would you suggest, Michelin Pilot street radial or michelin pilot street bias-ply (both avaible in my country)

February 2nd, 2015, 05:37 PM	#73
Skullz ninjette.org guru Name: Ray Location: 48162 Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 450	Roughly 200lb and no luggage, and generally stay off the freeway preffering to take back roads.

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