Re: Pirelli Dragons and Suspension Update.

[David Ben-Jamin <dbenj@xxxxxxxx>]

At 04:54 PM 7/4/00 -0400, you wrote:
>David you may be thinking of the Pirelli Dragon Evo's  ( stock on 996 
>and MV F4 ) 

You're probably right. I'll have to check out the articles. Thanks.

- --David

As far as I know there are no bikes being fitted as stock 
>with the Dragon GTS. There was a tire comparison a while back but the 
>GTS wasn't tested. The GTS is of very similar design to the Metzeler 
>ME-Z3 and Z4 in fact they are in rubber compound in between the 3 and 
>4. The Metzeler/ Pirelli are a little harder to flick over than the 
>Dunlops due to front tire profile, the Dunlops are more triangular. 
>The Pirelli has a more rounded profile but I find them to be very 
>linear over the top, yes they don't fall in real quick , which I 
>prefer on the street, but once heeled over they are very stable which 
>I also like in a street tire. The Dunlops maybe a better track tire 
>where one is looking for the ability to flick side to side real 
>quick. All I can say is that so far the Dragon GTS are a winner in my 
>book as always YMMV
>
>Erik
>
>
>>At 10:42 PM 7/3/00 -0400, you wrote:
>>>Just thought I'd like you all know that if you are trying to decide
>>>on new sneakers the Pirelli Dragon GTS is an awesome choice. I've put
>>>about 2000 miles on them (500 at sustained speeds of no less than
>>>80mph and a lot of the time at 100 or so) as for wear the front when
>>>measured new had 4.9mm of tread depth it now has 4.7mm  :-)))
>>>the rear when new had 6.9mm it now has 6.mm . They stick great rain
>>>or shine and are VERY confidence inspiring.
>>
>>Interesting. I've read several magazine reviews (in different mags) that
>>say the Pirellis make a bike difficult to throw into a turn. I think the
>>last test I read was a comparo of 600s (R6, TT600, something else). The mag
>>said that once they changed the tires to D207s, the handling of the bike
>>was completely different and much better.
>>
>>I'm pretty happy with my 205s on the ST but I'm not looking to tweak it out
>>for track use. I'm thinking of getting a VTR and spending time and $$ on
>>suspension, tires, etc. for sport riding.
>>
>>Glad the Pirellis are working for you. I just didn't get a very warm and
>>fuzzy feeling for them given the mag reviews.
>>
>>--David
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