Washington Cycle Works

 
Go Back   Sportbike Addicts | Two Wheels... Our Drug of Choice > The Garage - Tech Talk > Suspension, Tires, Handling
Reload this Page Trackday Tire
FAQ Members List Member Gallery Calendar Today's Posts Donate
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes

Trackday Tire
Old 12-03-2005, 12:38 PM   #1
Kennedy
Cake Cop
 
Kennedy's Avatar
 
Kennedy is offline
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 2,042
Send a message via AIM to Kennedy
Default Trackday Tire
Looking to buy the Metzler Racetech...but they come in different compounds...what compound would you recommend for a track day tire?
__________________
Christopher




THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION
  Reply With Quote

Old 12-03-2005, 12:46 PM   #2
Jimmy
"We got a runner!"
 
Jimmy's Avatar
 
Jimmy is offline
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 483
Send a message via AIM to Jimmy
Default
I don't know about the Metzlers but with the supercorsa I use a super soft front and a soft rear.

The parts club sells the soft/super soft as a set. Metzeler RACETEC K1, K2 120/180 Set.
Last edited by Jimmy; 12-03-2005 at 12:51 PM..
  Reply With Quote

Old 12-03-2005, 12:51 PM   #3
Cakes206
The Solution
 
Cakes206's Avatar
 
Cakes206 is offline
Join Date: May 2005
Location: New Joisey
Posts: 8,105
Send a message via AIM to Cakes206
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by jimmy
I don't know about the Metzlers but with the supercorsa I use a super soft front and a soft rear.
Metzeler has the same set up but instead of SC1 and 2 they use K1 and 2. Like Jimmy said, super soft front with a soft tushy
__________________


Character is who you are when no one is looking.

The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle.
  Reply With Quote

Old 12-03-2005, 12:55 PM   #4
Kennedy
Cake Cop
 
Kennedy's Avatar
 
Kennedy is offline
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 2,042
Send a message via AIM to Kennedy
Default
Has anyone done the buy a rear get a front free metzeler deal yet? I know Bob did and went well....So I guess I will be getting the K1 K2 set.
__________________
Christopher




THE WICKED FLEE WHEN NO MAN PURSUETH BUT THE RIGHTEOUS ARE BOLD AS A LION
  Reply With Quote

Old 12-03-2005, 02:05 PM   #5
RCM78
Tech Nazi
 
RCM78's Avatar
 
RCM78 is offline
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Jackson NJ
Posts: 1,263
Default
Just in case you havent figured it out yet. A supersoft front and soft rear works great!!!
__________________
Skill is overrated I'll take HORSEPOWER!!!
---RCM78
TPM Coach #71
  Reply With Quote

Old 12-03-2005, 04:28 PM   #6
IrocRob
Throttle Lock
 
IrocRob's Avatar
 
IrocRob is offline
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,437
Default
I picked up a rear K1 and the free K1 front,
the deal went through in about two weeks.

Be aware that no matter which rear tire you buy,
you get a "free" ($25 for shipping) K1 for the front.
You don't have any choice about it.

RaceTec's are available in 3 compounds:
K0 - "Supersoft"
K1 - "Soft"
K2 - "Medium"

Dragon SuperCorsa Pro's are available in 4 compounds:
SC0 - "UltraSoft"
SC1 - "Supersoft"
SC2 - "Soft"
SC3 - "Medium"
__________________

...Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Maximum Speed...
Last edited by IrocRob; 12-03-2005 at 06:27 PM..
  Reply With Quote

Old 04-05-2006, 12:58 AM   #7
NYCSTRIPES
Meatball's Daddy
 
NYCSTRIPES's Avatar
 
NYCSTRIPES is offline
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Queens, NY
Posts: 1,754
Default
I got a set of racetecs waiting for installation. I bought the rear from TPM parts club and as previously stated, the front came from Metzler in GA in about 2 weeks. Fastest rebate type thing I have ever participated in.
I still have meat on my Bridgestone 014's so I will have to wait to put them on.

Ken
__________________
2003 TL1000R #489
1998 Valkyrie cruiser

No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session....-Mark Twain
Last edited by NYCSTRIPES; 08-06-2006 at 01:22 AM..
  Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:50 AM.
Mark Forums Read | View Forum Leaders
Contact Us - SportbikeAddicts.com - Archive - Top
 

vBulletin skin developed by: eXtremepixels
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.