Originally Posted by 02SE
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Originally Posted by grampi
The discussion of this subject always seems to be heated as both the pro and anti sides are firm believers, but it always begs one question; why not make motorcycle tires out of the same compound that's used to make car tires? The first company that did this would force others to do the same, or go out of business. Unless a super soft compound is needed for performance, deciding whether to buy a tire that lasts 10K miles vs one that lasts 40K miles would be a no brainer...
There some motorcycle tires on the market that have harder rubber in the middle and softer rubber on the sides. Most bikes are using the center section of the tire much more than the sides, so the harder rubber in the middle of the tire gives more wear mileage. I've never tried a tire designed like that, but I can see how it would be beneficial for guy who aren't canyon carvers all day long.
https://motorcycle.michelinman.com/motorbike/tyres/michelin-pilot-road-2
https://www.revzilla.com/multi-compound-motorcycle-tires
The Bridegstone S21 tires I suggested to you years ago, had multiple compounds across the tread. For the rear there was essentially HARD in the middle, MEDIUM as you leaned it over more, and SOFT at the edge of the tread. Bridgestone refers to this as 5LC. For the front it was essentially MEDIUM in the middle, and SOFT out to the edge of the tread. Brdigestone refers to this as 3LC.
Lots of M/C tires with different compounds across the face of the tread.
Yep, Bridgestone is really into tires with multiple rubber compounds. For others interested, link to info on that:
https://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/technology/
Originally Posted by ZeeOSix
Originally Posted by grampi
The discussion of this subject always seems to be heated as both the pro and anti sides are firm believers, but it always begs one question; why not make motorcycle tires out of the same compound that's used to make car tires? The first company that did this would force others to do the same, or go out of business. Unless a super soft compound is needed for performance, deciding whether to buy a tire that lasts 10K miles vs one that lasts 40K miles would be a no brainer...
There some motorcycle tires on the market that have harder rubber in the middle and softer rubber on the sides. Most bikes are using the center section of the tire much more than the sides, so the harder rubber in the middle of the tire gives more wear mileage. I've never tried a tire designed like that, but I can see how it would be beneficial for guy who aren't canyon carvers all day long.
https://motorcycle.michelinman.com/motorbike/tyres/michelin-pilot-road-2
https://www.revzilla.com/multi-compound-motorcycle-tires
The Bridegstone S21 tires I suggested to you years ago, had multiple compounds across the tread. For the rear there was essentially HARD in the middle, MEDIUM as you leaned it over more, and SOFT at the edge of the tread. Bridgestone refers to this as 5LC. For the front it was essentially MEDIUM in the middle, and SOFT out to the edge of the tread. Brdigestone refers to this as 3LC.
Lots of M/C tires with different compounds across the face of the tread.
Yep, Bridgestone is really into tires with multiple rubber compounds. For others interested, link to info on that:
https://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/technology/