Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 851 / 888 > SP4 What Tyres

[Ducman851]

Originally posted by Nattyboy
Some feedback from one of my 888 buddies who has a track and a road 888;

Michelins are a complete no no with 888’s – bin them immediately (referring to my current (crap!) tyres!),
Nat

Rubbish!
Ive been using the Michelin Pilot Sports on my 851 (no real differance except for the forks) for pretty much ever. I cant say a bad word about them. As far as whether or not I actually do use the full extent of the tire. This is from last weekends ride. I appologize for the rather large photos





[Edited on 5-10-2005 by Ducman851]

[Jasper]

Ducman,I'm sorry but i agree with Nat.It's not that the Michelins are a bad tyre,it is that other tyres(especially Pirellis) seem to suit the bike more.

[Ducman851]

Originally posted by Jasper
Ducman,I'm sorry but i agree with Nat.It's not that the Michelins are a bad tyre,it is that other tyres(especially Pirellis) seem to suit the bike more.

Must be a British thing then. I know of quite a few who use and love the Michelins. I have had Dunlops, Bridgestone, and the Pirellis on my bike. Never relly came to terms with them as I did with the Michelins. I would say its more of a personal tire feel thing than the tires being bad.

[Jasper]

Yes,i'd agree with that.

[sparkin]

One thing I have noticed is,people either love or hate the Michelins,what ever the bike,personally I`m of the hate variety.