[ST] Are "sticky" tires worth it

["David W. Funk" <david.funk@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 26 Apr 2004 10:47:33 -0500, John Petrey, Jr. wrote:

>I realized several years ago that I wasn't really interested in saving
>a couple hundred bucks a year on 'average-sticky' tires when I have
>spend all the $ on bike(s), the millions of dollars worth of gear, 
accessories,
>etc. just to be able to ride. After that investment why do I want to cut
>corners on rubber? Doesn't make sense to me. If I get 2-3K per rear
>and ~6K per front I'm okay.

Note: Subject change from "It's been at least a week since we had a tire 
thread...."

While money is a prime motivator for me to buy longer lasting tires, it is not 
the only one.
1) high end sport tires & trackday tires don't work too well when cold. So if 
you are riding easy, they are not better then standard sport touring tires. 
When you are just cruising along the tire is not up to full temperature. If the 
unexpected shows up you will be lucky if you have as much grip as a 
"average-sticky" sport touring tire.

2) Many have almost no tread for wet riding. 

3) Just before any longish trip the current tires never have enough mileage 
left, so they need to be changed early. If a tire only lasts 2k, then look at the 
odds of having enough tread for a 1000 mile weekend.

4) I hate changing tires. The "long lasting" sport touring tires don't last very 
long as it is. Six sets of tires a year is enough already.


David W. Funk
'00 Triumph Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA




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