Part worn supercorsas
 

Anyone had any experience with part worn tyres? Just been offered some supercorsas fresh from a race bike and wondered what they were like on the road, any pros/cons etc..

I was about to buy some Diablos for my 900ss but these would be a good deal if they're worth it.

Thanks all

Ant

My 996 SPS came with ex-race part-worn Dragon Supercorsas on it when I bought it in Jan. I took it out a couple of times and nearly sh*t my pants - it was like riding on ball bearings. I guess they just weren't getting hot enough. Maybe on a track or in high summer with a more ballsy rider they might be alright but I changed them pronto for a pair of diablos on the advice of Rich & Dean @ Moto Louigi's.

Supercorsas shouldn't be too bad if you're quick. I race on Supercorsa Pros and I deffo wouldn't recommend them for road use because you wouldn't be able to get enough heat into them. I'd stick with Diablos if I were you.

I have Supercorsa's on my S4, Mine were new when i got the bike and have covered 3000 miles Front one is now as good as dead the rear is prob just at the legal limit. I wouldnt recomend them in the wet!
Im going to try some Diablo's next

Yeah i was worried about getting heat into them, not too fussed about mileage as i can get more but if their not going to get sticky im screwed!
the guy selling them has a set on his 10R and reckons they warm up extremely fast but i guess it all depends on where/how/when you ride..

Has anyone bought any tyres from 'motorbike-tyres.com' and if so were their any problems or are they worth a look? Prices are good

Thanks for the quick replies chaps

Ant

Dude I have some very very low mileage Pilot Sports kicking around.

120/70 front and 170/60 rear.

They are currently installed on spare wheels on my 800ss racer (whilst my race wheels are being painted) but, I will be taking them off soon. There's loadsa tread left although, the rear is starting to square of a little bit. They would be fine until the warmer weather arrives.


Make me a sensible offer if you're interested.

Hi Ant,

I've used loads of 'raced' supercorsas on my track bike and find them excellent for trackdays and fast road riding, although they do take a while to heat up in this sort of weather, they're really not that bad and when they do heat up they're awesome. Got some used D208GPa's on at the mo and they aren't as good round the track as they tend to slide a little(progressively though). Yes Diablo's are perfect choice, but at the price I get the used tyres, I wont need any for some time.

Andy

I've got pilot sports on now and want to try something different, i find sometimes they can't be ar*ed with that whole grip nonsense when the weathers colder..thanks for the offer twpd.

Andy - urghhh! confused! everyone i've spoken to says get diablos but i can get sc's for a third of the price and should be in good supply (if i get through them). Don't want to buy them for the wrong reasons tho
:puzzled:

Ant

For some reason I did get un even wear on the front, Left than side of the tyre more than the right for some reason.

If you ride in all weathers and need decent performance then DON'T but supercorsas and definately not part worn. They are crap in anything other than a nice warm road and fantastic on a nice warm track.

Lets be honest - if you are a good rider then you will definately get the most and the best out of your 900ss with a new pair of diablos.

[Edited on 26-2-2006 by ziggi]

I am fortunate...I can use me own part worns on my road bikes :D


....and wets too.... ;)

Cool, can get the supercorsas for £50 per set though! :P:P

Been looking on pirelli's website and they only do 180/55 zr17(i think..) and a need a 170/60...would a 180 slow the steering?
I think ill go for diablos for now(limited budget) don't want to risk getting two different sets to try, maybe later in the year when ive got a few trackdays under me belt and ill have a bit more knowledge on tyres.
I'm also going to do rider training (with a view to trackday instruction i hope in the next few years) so means getting a second bike for road and track and could do without extra rubber burning holes in my wallet.

Why do the best offers always come at the wrong time..?

All advice, very much appreciated. Thanks chaps! :D

Ant

Don't fit a 180 mate as it will slow steering up !

I would recomened the Diablo's

I run Corsa front and standard rear with no problems :cool:

I see you are struggling for size tho:(

180/55 will be fine, but try to get a 70 ratio for the front as the profile seems to work better for the SS (depending on how your suspension is set up).

I run Diablos on road and race and love them. Not sure I would go with part worns though as you never know how many heat cycles they've been through. Remember supercorsas will be designed to go through less heat cycles than standard diablos before going off.

And I ask myself...why are racers selling them when they want the best in performance/grip...beacuse they are past their best????

With something that includes as many variations as road riding (warm up time/ grip/ weather/road surface etc)...I see no reason to include any guesswork in my choice.

I'm sure others will be along in a mo to say that have had many years of good usage out of part worns...but to me it just makes no sense for road use, over the long term surely it isn't that much cheaper if you only run the part worns for a short while...beyond which you really are taking your life in your own hands????

Diablo's on the way and being fitted saturday! :smug:

Thanks again

Ant

ooh what's that white stuff coming down..?:sniff:

pilot powers mate,fast warm up,great for road-not done track though-