I'd endorse the Pirelli GTS's. They are an awesome wet weather tyre.
Barry Edwards
GTS1000 '95
FJ1200 '90
YZF1000R '98
----- Original Message -----
From: Burton, Bob <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: Tire Cupping (the dreaded tire thread)
> I believe Kevin Hawkins can speak to the Macadams, don't think he liked
them
> much. I just finished a set of Pirelli GTS tires and liked them very much.
> I'm now on a set of Azaro II's and so far they are a hit as well.
Previously
> tried the BT57's which were a big improvement over the D202's but as
mileage
> progressed it was easy to wear out the sides before the middle of the tire
> was gone. Guess it depends on where you live, local roads, and riding
style.
> I think with the weight of the GTS you'll always have some cupping, but
the
> Pirelli GTS tires have showed the least amount of this for me so far. Too
> early to tell on the Azaro's with only 1000 miles so far. I was getting
> about 6.5Kmi out of the BT57's, and got 7.5Kmi out of the Pirelli's. Let
you
> know about the Azaro's later this summer. BTW the BT57's were rather slick
> in the wet, where the Pirelli's and Azaro's are much better if you get
> caught in a shower. (I use the 120/70 and 170/60 sizes @ 38/41 psi)
> my .02 Bob B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Boman, Jeff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 1:52 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Tire Cupping was: New Bike
>
>
> Jon,
>
> Thanks for the comments. I run 38psi in the front, 41 in the rear and
> traditionally use a light brake (in most situations). I would be
interested
> in hearing about the experience of others on the list that have run the
> Michelin Macadam.
>
> Jeff B.
