Pirelli Diablo Stradas - anyone run them on TDM9?
#1
Posted 08 May 2007 - 03:13 pm
I previously ran PDSs on my Thundercat, and rated them hugely, but wondered if anyone had used them on a TDM9, and whether or not they worked OK?
Any comments appreciated. Thanks.
#2
Posted 08 May 2007 - 03:31 pm
I previously ran PDSs on my Thundercat, and rated them hugely, but wondered if anyone had used them on a TDM9, and whether or not they worked OK?
Any comments appreciated. Thanks.
I used them on my TDM850, they were superb, better(personal opinion) than the Mez4 ,Mez6 on dry tarmac. They didn't like white lines and wet roads though. Worst mileage (especially 2up) than the Mezs.
Vlassis
#3
Posted 08 May 2007 - 04:32 pm
so going by that they should be just as good as the highly rated Z6s
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#4
Posted 08 May 2007 - 05:14 pm
so going by that they should be just as good as the highly rated Z6s
I think i seen in Bike or MCN that although metz Z6 & the pirrellis are made in the same factory the Metz were 60% touring 40% sport, were the pirrelli were 40% touring & 60% sport. Now I don't know if this is BS or what.
TAM
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#5
Posted 08 May 2007 - 08:33 pm
so going by that they should be just as good as the highly rated Z6s
indeed, they are exactly the same compound and shape. Only difference between them is the
Some tests claim that this results in more grip in the wet for the strada's and more grip on dry roads for the z6, but I'm a bit sceptic about the extent of the difference.
What I can say is that the strada's warm up very fast and thus inspire confidence even in adverse weather conditions. They stand up on the track as well as demonstrated by the only TDM rider at Folembray last week showing a power ranger on a zxr750 how it' s done
They last pretty long as well. so far I have replaced the rear between 13000 and 15000km.
My Girlfriend now has z6's on the new FZ and has similar experiences with them...
Edited by duibhce Kaelann, 08 May 2007 - 09:29 pm.
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#6
Posted 08 May 2007 - 08:34 pm
I also heard they are same compound but different tread pattern and profile. Maybe that's why one is sportier than the other (steeper profile?)
#7
Posted 08 May 2007 - 09:18 pm
#8
Posted 08 May 2007 - 09:32 pm
Had a nice long tgrip BTW, although it was heavy wind all over the place where I was driving...
Anyways, the discovery of a flat tire needed an imidiate solution. So I ordered a new set - front and rear - the ones I have is Dunlop Sportmax 220, on the bike from new in 2006, gone approx. 5000 km. They still look good, but they're almost two years old now, so I guess it's time to get rid of them...
My mechanic will put on the new ones - Bridgestone BT021 - tomorrow. I was thinking about Pirelli Diablo Strada, but flipped the coin and went for Bridgestone...
I wise choice - or not...?
Anyone here with good or bad experiences with BT021...?
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#9
Posted 08 May 2007 - 09:45 pm
I previously ran PDSs on my Thundercat, and rated them hugely, but wondered if anyone had used them on a TDM9, and whether or not they worked OK?
Any comments appreciated. Thanks.
Just had a pirelli Diablo Strada put on the back and a Metz Z6 on the front of my 850. Before that had 020's on. IMHO the Strada inspires much more confidence but have only been able to ride in the dry so far so can't say what it's like in the wet.
So far so good.
Dave
#10
Posted 08 May 2007 - 10:21 pm
I previously ran PDSs on my Thundercat, and rated them hugely, but wondered if anyone had used them on a TDM9, and whether or not they worked OK?
Any comments appreciated. Thanks.
Mate, I used PDS on the TDM850. For me they lasted just over 10k miles before seriously squaring off. That included our French trip, our Flash tour and the Brands trackday.
I'll be getting another pair once the bike is running again!
YKIMS.
Alternatively, Metzeler Z6s have the same shoulder compound with a slightly harder centre. Just as good, though with a slightly more neutral profile.
#11
Posted 09 May 2007 - 10:34 am
Hi Beany.
#12
Posted 09 May 2007 - 07:58 pm
Hi Beany.
Hola!
You going for PDS? Take note for future reference!
#13
Posted 10 May 2007 - 10:22 am
You going for PDS? Take note for future reference!
Yeah, I'll get FWR to stick a pair on just before the Wales Tour.
#14
Posted 10 May 2007 - 10:01 pm
If that's the case why do they bother with race wets then?
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