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I'm debating between these two. I don't really care about the price difference but what does everyone recamend? Who's got how and what do they like and what do you not like about them.
Joel
I have heard great things about both tires. Actually I was thinking about posting this same question earlier today, but you beat me to it. I have heard that the Z6's are a little better in the rain and hold up longer, but the Diablo's stick like glue.
I have heard great things about both tires. Actually I was thinking about posting this same question earlier today, but you beat me to it. I have heard that the Z6's are a little better in the rain and hold up longer, but the Diablo's stick like glue.
Tzortn-I know exactly what you mean I've only heard good things about both of them. How much longer do the z6's last? I don't really plan on driving in the rain much I just figure i'd get the best one since it is the only thing that puts your bike to the ground.
I got over 8.5k miles (14000km) out of my last set of Z4's before I caught a nail on the back (it was at about 15-20% of tread in the center at the time) -- and the front was still 40-50% of original tread, and expect the Z6's to last slightly longer. I don't know what everyone is getting on their Diablos, but I would suspect most are getting 5k - 6k miles.
I don't know what everyone is getting on their Diablos, but I would suspect most are getting 5k - 6k miles
I have heard figures like that before from people who have had Diablos. I think that may be why Pirelli came out with the Diablo Stradas. Based on manufacturer information the Strada is more of a direct competitor to the Z6. I really cannot say which is better. It almost sounds like it would come down to personal preference. I tihnk that I may end up going with which ever is cheaper or the one with the cooler looking tread pattern. From what I have heard you would not be disappointed with either.
i'm going to write up a review on my new dunlop 208zr's soon - i got a good deal $199 mounted. ( i was thinking about getting diablos ) i was told to give them a try. I really like them - very linear turn in. the roads are still a little cold but i've run them pretty hard. i went out last weekend on wet roads and was very suprised how well they stick. i'm waiting for my new rear shock to arrive before i take them all the way to the edge but for the price i couldn't be happier.
i removed bt010's - they got greasy towards the end - and took too long to warm up but i got around 7-8k miles out of them.
I can tell you from my experience that the Diablos rock from a traction perspective. I absolutely fell in love with them when I bought some at the Gap during the last rally. I could not for the life of me get them to loose a bite...and I rode them hard...really hard. I didn't have them (or the Kat I should say) long enough to give you a wear opinion, but they get nice and sticky in the twisties.
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