[Comb]

Hey guys. I'm looking for the chart that shows the profiles (how pointy or round the tire is) of different tires. I think I saw it in a magazine tire review, but I can't remember, and I can't find it. Basically, I'm just looking for a profile comparison between the Qualifiers, Pilot Powers, Metzlers, and the stock D208s... please don't respond with "pilot powers rule" or things of that nature. Thanks a lot guys.

 

[mikespike2]

Qualifiers rule... just kidding. Well, they do.

What are you looking for, specifically? Do you want to know what is easier to lean on, or what has more rubber on the road at a specific angle?

I don't know where to find that at, but I have an idea of how they compare to each other.

 

[SLAPS808]

sportrider mag did a tire shootout. but cant remember
if they had pictures with a tire profile comparison between
all of the tires.

 

[NewRedRider]

Well from what I know the PP's will be the most triangled or taller profile tire. The Q's are a mix of the 208 rear profile with a race profile on the front which is a slightly taller profile then the standard Dunlops. Metzlers I have no experience with.

So with that, the Dunlops will give you a progessive linear turn-in for the corners while the PP's will tend to "fall" in much faster because of the taller profile.

FWIW, I'm running the Q's.

 

[Moeman]

COMB
Check out this thread bro
http://www.600rr.net/vb/showthread.php?t=47949

 

[jahmic726]

Well from what I know the PP's will be the most triangled or taller profile tire. The Q's are a mix of the 208 rear profile with a race profile on the front which is a slightly taller profile then the standard Dunlops. Metzlers I have no experience with.

So with that, the Dunlops will give you a progessive linear turn-in for the corners while the PP's will tend to "fall" in much faster because of the taller profile.

FWIW, I'm running the Q's.

Just to add to that info...

Pirellis tend to run a bit steeper than the michelins. I've ran the Pilot Powers, Pilot Race, and Supercorsas...the supercorsa's were the steepest of the bunch. Granted, those are race tires, and have a really steep profile, so its not fair to compare them to the PPs, BUT, from what I hear, the Corsa IIIs are also supposed to be steeper than the PPs; I was told this my the guy that supplies all my track/street parts.

I've ran Metzlers, but they were a 170 on my old 600, so I have no means to compare them

So...in descending order of steepness, we have so far:

Pirelli Corsas
Michelin PP
Dunlop Qs

 

[SLAPS808]

fwiw....metzler m3's are steeper than the dunlop Q's.

steepness in decending order from what ive compared side by side
between these three brands....
Mich PP
Metz M3
Dunlop Q's

 

[Comb]

Thanks for all the help guys... I appreciate it. Moe, that was some great info.

Still trying to find that chart if anyone happens to come across it. It was just like this one, but it compared the D208, Qualifier and the Pilot Power.

 

[Moeman]

pleasure bro i will post the info you are looking once i find it

 

[cling]

dunlop 208GPA should work good for you, I dont like them... but some people swear by them, they have awesome slight angle grip but you cant lean them over very far(I found this out the hard way), like with the michelin Power Race line.