195/50 R17 Tires

The following tires have been reviewed in 195/50 R17.

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Michelin Pilot Road 3 (22) 92% 92% 88% 86% 89% 90%
Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa (23) 94% 68% 90% 88% 73% 86%

195/50 17 Tire Review Highlights

Michelin Pilot Road 3 rated 93% while driving a Honda Fireblade 1000
Driving on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
Was looking for tires that would last longer then 1500-2000 miles i was getting out of the Diabblos, Went with the dealers recommendation of Michelin Pilot Road 2 instead of the latest Pilot Road 4 as he said they would suit my 2008 Fireblade better, Just had the 1st proper run out yesterday to scrub them in and they do not disappoint, mixed weather yesterday so some dry some damp road, tires feel really good took about 100miles just for them to start scrubbing in, and with a predicted 7- 8000miles to a rear tire they certainly seem like a good choice
tire reviewed on 2014-05-10 04:12:02
Pirelli Diablo Rosso Corsa rated 94% while driving a Ducati 1098s
Driving on a combination of roads for 100 spirited miles
Haven't had them in the wet so I am guessing, the same with wear. I have however done a few miles and loved them. I was going to buy the Dunlop sportsmart thinking that the Pirelli's would be to hardcore but they're not they warmed up quickly and the duel compound gives confidence in the corner. They are quick to turn in and feel plush from the off. The drop into corners was quicker and more progressive than my last tires. These are very sticky tires and I love the levels of grip they are giving. Don't know what they will be like in the bad weather but I don't intend to find out. I would definitely recommend these tires Bike magazine was right in giving them four stars (there is no 5 star). They also look good on the bike. I would buy these again and I am happy I didn't get the Sportsmarts.
tire reviewed on 2010-09-15 05:05:36
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