IRC rubber

mikedabike64 · July 23rd, 2015, 08:20 PM

guys I picked up a 300 I did a track day last week with my 250 and the Bridgestone bt tires. I'm selling my 250 obviously with the tires on it and I plan on doing a track day with the IRC road winner tires on the 300
So far they really seem respectable
like I had read a couple of negative things about them but warmed up they seem to offer a very good grip.
Does anybody really not like the irc I heard something about them being spec r tires which were made for a little bit more aggressive riding

Sirref · July 23rd, 2015, 08:25 PM

You can absolutely track IRC tires

the grip they have is nothing compared to better, more track focused, tires though. I know of a few people that have run stupid fast times on ninja 300's with IRC tires on them. The grip is there, however you don't get away with as many mistakes as you would with better tires which forces you to be a bit smoother.

mikedabike64 · July 23rd, 2015, 08:35 PM

I ran the Lightning course at Njmp in reverse and there were quite a few 250 and 300s there ,
some looked stock , some didn't ,all ran well.
Even the original 250 was there doing great 😀
Good advice about the tires thanks they felt fine on local twisty roads
much obliged

Sirref · July 23rd, 2015, 09:13 PM

Yup, btw if you've ridden with TPM. Glen is particularly good on those tires, he ran 1:48s on IRC tires on a stock Ninja 300 at thunderbolt last monday

my favorite tires for the bike so far are still the michelin pilot street radials though those don't hold up as well as I'd like to track abuse

mikedabike64 · July 23rd, 2015, 10:01 PM

thanks for the info you guys are awesome over here

sharky nrk · July 24th, 2015, 06:58 AM

You can track on any tires, IRC included, just be aware of their limitations. IMO they have little feel at the limit and outright grip kinda sucks. I did one day on some IRC stockers and towards the end of the day when I was pushing ..... they punished me with little warning.

mikedabike64 · July 24th, 2015, 07:24 AM

I usually stay until one or two sessions after lunch then pack it in early and leave on a high note
I'm in the white group the novice group and my motto is
he who rides and walks away lives to ride another day hahaa 😀

July 23rd, 2015, 08:25 PM	#2
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	You can absolutely track IRC tires the grip they have is nothing compared to better, more track focused, tires though. I know of a few people that have run stupid fast times on ninja 300's with IRC tires on them. The grip is there, however you don't get away with as many mistakes as you would with better tires which forces you to be a bit smoother. __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?
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July 23rd, 2015, 08:35 PM	#3
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	Ok thanks I ran the Lightning course at Njmp in reverse and there were quite a few 250 and 300s there , some looked stock , some didn't ,all ran well. Even the original 250 was there doing great 😀 Good advice about the tires thanks they felt fine on local twisty roads much obliged

July 23rd, 2015, 09:13 PM	#4
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	Yup, btw if you've ridden with TPM. Glen is particularly good on those tires, he ran 1:48s on IRC tires on a stock Ninja 300 at thunderbolt last monday my favorite tires for the bike so far are still the michelin pilot street radials though those don't hold up as well as I'd like to track abuse __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

July 23rd, 2015, 10:01 PM	#5
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	Ok thanks thanks for the info you guys are awesome over here

July 24th, 2015, 06:58 AM	#6
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	You can track on any tires, IRC included, just be aware of their limitations. IMO they have little feel at the limit and outright grip kinda sucks. I did one day on some IRC stockers and towards the end of the day when I was pushing ..... they punished me with little warning. __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

July 24th, 2015, 07:24 AM	#7
mikedabike64 ninjette.org guru Name: mike Location: jackson, nj Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 271	Ok thanks Neil I usually stay until one or two sessions after lunch then pack it in early and leave on a high note I'm in the white group the novice group and my motto is he who rides and walks away lives to ride another day hahaa 😀
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