just received an email from a company in california that i have ordered some parts through that they are carrying the new set of michelin tires called power pure's. anyone see/heard/tried these out yet??? didnt even know that michelin was coming out with another tire other than the power one. thanks for any input.
We are testing them in two weeks. I don't sell ANYTHING we have not tested. My feedback from my friends at Michelin France tell me it is actually a tire that is lighter (2 lbs a set) and offers more grip than the Pilot Power 2CT. It is a dual compund tire like Power One and Pilot Power 2CT... but the softer edges are much bigger (nearly 38% on each side) which will eliminate the rapid edge wear currently experienced on Pilot Power 2CT and they should work better, longer and at higher track temps as well. Basically, this tire is a very good track day tire and very well may offer a Novice Racer an option to much more expensive race rubber.
Where do i need to meet you for the test! :wink: Please fill us in with your thoughts after testf, thanks M.
I'm guessing (though I could be wrong) that these are set in the linup between the Pilot Power 2CT and the commercial Power One? Or maybe replacing the Pilot Power 2CT?
i'll be interested in learning how they do in the rain. any chance you can wet the track down for testing?
Michelin claims 'excellent wet weather performance'. Sorry, I can't say the 'r' word I'm fairly certain we'll have a chance to test that aspect
My guess is he tested them, and they're so awesome he bought the whole stock and will be selling them to us at 1.5x the price!
Very interested in hearing some feedback on the Pilot Pures. There's not much info on them online anywhere since they are so new. Monte, any chance of including these in the April 24 ACC trackday/tire deal? Thanks, New guy who might join STT
Why worry,be happy.Tires don't cause crashes. People do. You and me. Put them on your rims. Run them. Let me know how you made out. Jeff
I agree, but I would like to hear things about wear and possibly warmup. Like most guys I have a budget and these tires are pretty cheap right now. But if they wear super fast then that cost is negated. If they don't warmup quick then I might just run a tire that does.
Pilot Pure Special........ Power Pure Special... We tried them and we really like them! The Michelin Power Pure Tire is all new for 2010! The Michelin Power Pure Tires are a dual compound sportbike tire ready for track day or street riding. The Power Pure is positioned in between the Michelin Pilot Power 2ct (street and race track capable) and Power One (race track use) tires. Here is a unadvertised special.... You MUST email me Monte@sportbiketracktime.com to buy these at this price. Include your phone number (day and evening if possible) in the email and when I can reach you Power Pure Special 120/70 & 180/55 $249 Delivered... 120/70 & 190/50 $279 Delivered...