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I also use 32/34, works good for MI road condition/temperature. Maybe dropping 1-2psi mid summer when temperature hit 90s
 
I'm amazed at how high some of you guys are quoting your psi . Really hope theyre not cold settings. Why would anyone run more pressure in the rear than the front ? Unless you're two up or carry sacks or are on the other side of 110kg ? You're contact patch must be that small and generate next to no heat in that tire.
Unless you are doing 50/50 road track or riding in quite hot road conditions the SP is the wrong tire. They arent designed to do 5000km , they are designed to grip, heat and wear ! Seriously throw a set of Rosso3 on your bike, will out grip the SP right up to about 50-60 degrees of rubber tempurature , heat up twice as quick and give good safe grip on wet roads. .......and give better milage . I've tried all of them btw.
Another hint check out Metzler, basically the same tire , if not better grip and wear, and usullay $50 bucks cheaper for a rear tire.
 
Calderara di Reno said:
I'm amazed at how high some of you guys are quoting your psi . Really hope theyre not cold settings. Why would anyone run more pressure in the rear than the front ? Unless you're two up or carry sacks or are on the other side of 110kg ? You're contact patch must be that small and generate next to no heat in that tire.
Unless you are doing 50/50 road track or riding in quite hot road conditions the SP is the wrong tire. They arent designed to do 5000km , they are designed to grip, heat and wear ! Seriously throw a set of Rosso3 on your bike, will out grip the SP right up to about 50-60 degrees of rubber tempurature , heat up twice as quick and give good safe grip on wet roads. .......and give better milage . I've tried all of them btw.
Another hint check out Metzler, basically the same tire , if not better grip and wear, and usullay $50 bucks cheaper for a rear tire.
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What model of Metzler?
 
I'm running RaceTech RR K2 200/60 slicks on the track , (there are listed a RaceTech RR COMPK, which is 200/55 and has better wear , but less grip) I haven't used the road tire yet, M7 RR ,( equivalent to Rosso3) , but my riding partner on his 2015 R1 swears by them , good enough for me ! I use a Ducati SF1098 on the road fitted with Rosso3 , best tire i've used on the road, exellent grip in cooler conditions , heats up quickly so you dont get caught out after a stop . Grips in damp.

I have used Rosso3 , Rosso Corsa2 and Super Corsas on this bike . My preference is in that order. Unless one can generate 60 degrees plus into Super Corsa on the road, leave them on your track bike.
 
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Freestylero said:
If they have put it with the indications of ducati and pirelli will be for something. With the pressures indicate the bike is perfect and a correct tire wear
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No BS its a noob statement.

No it is not. Official specs have never been accurate for one rider on a well set up bike for driving at speeds. The manufacturer specs are for street speed limits.

Street riding if you are fast in the canyons front pressure has been 30-32 and rear similar 29-31 that's a professional opinion as well as what the best riders have reported in these and other forums for the last decade. All the way to the professional riders on the street.

factory pressure is way to high for spirited riding.

Answer why track pressure is anywhere from 2 to 5 pounds less when one is really moving?

We had many complaints the first year this bike was released with manufacture specs, people having a bike way to twitchy, this was a huge problem in 12 and people hated riding these until we had them sort this out.
 
Calderara di Reno said:
Why would anyone run more pressure in the rear than the front ?
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Good question 31F 30R is the sweet spot for longevity if you ride the bike as designed on the street.

We have a lot of people here new to this bike and Ducatis in general. Me thinks many are not pushing it. You run 36 rear with us you will be lowsliding off the road, or at least sliding the rear .
 
Calderara di Reno said:
Unless you are doing 50/50 road track or riding in quite hot road conditions the SP is the wrong tire.

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I loved the stock SP for street and 2500 miles is about average, F/R wear equal. We have only slid them a few times on the street less the gravel. Each time we cannot really blame the tire.

The Q3,s have been the best street tire hands down and I'm able to push much harder through the corners and carry more speed. Just that extra midline stability makes me feel better.

Were not heating them up as much as you are, which you know by how long ours last.

Your sport/tour tires you recommend work great as well, but I want every bit of bite not just for my errors, but the unseen ones the bite you pushing to much on the street.
 
Calderara di Reno said:
I'm running RaceTech RR K2 200/60 slicks on the track , (there are listed a RaceTech RR COMPK, which is 200/55 and has better wear , but less grip) I haven't used the road tire yet, M7 RR ,( equivalent to Rosso3) , but my riding partner on his 2015 R1 swears by them , good enough for me ! I use a Ducati SF1098 on the road fitted with Rosso3 , best tire i've used on the road, exellent grip in cooler conditions , heats up quickly so you dont get caught out after a stop . Grips in damp.

I have used Rosso3 , Rosso Corsa2 and Super Corsas on this bike . My preference is in that order. Unless one can generate 60 degrees plus into Super Corsa on the road, leave them on your track bike.
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Thanks for the info. I will give those Rosso III a try once my current tires are done!
 
kevinbj said:
What do you guys run on track day for diablo?
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The answer you are looking for depends on how fast you ride or more so how much heat can you keep in those chosen tires. Total mismatch having the fastest guy at the track going out on road tires and the slowest going out on slicks...guarantee the slowest will end up on his arse first ......because his tires are out of their operating temperature. Ive made this mistake myself using (sticky tires) and back then not having the ability or pace to keep the temp in them.
Road/sport ie;
Rosso3 or Rosso Corsa2 cold to 45degrees
Sp, or SC2 50 to 80 degrees
Slicks 85 degrees plus .
 
Calderara di Reno said:
The answer you are looking for depends on how fast you ride or more so how much heat can you keep in those chosen tires. Total mismatch having the fastest guy at the track going out on road tires and the slowest going out on slicks...guarantee the slowest will end up on his arse first ......because his tires are out of their operating temperature. Ive made this mistake myself using (sticky tires) and back then not having the ability or pace to keep the temp in them.
Road/sport ie;
Rosso3 or Rosso Corsa2 cold to 45degrees
Sp, or SC2 50 to 80 degrees
Slicks 85 degrees plus .
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What's a good starting point for average intermediate group track person?
 
The Pirrelli range is is huge and makes it confusing. Rosso Corsa 2 is a good summer road tire but needs mid range heat , the SP would be a good intermediate rider option for the track, probably dont even need tire warmers. If you are using warmers, on those crossover ties , run the warmers on the lower setting or 40-70 degrees C . When these tires start to fail ,is when they are pushed hard and get into the higher heat range . Going up into the SC slick and treaded , they need to be hot off warmers and ridden hard to keep the heat. The catch is they are so hard to manage , every day different conditions , start of the day through to the warmer afternoons with fully heated rims etc. Just 1/2 PSI out and you can destroy a good tire in a few sessions . With the mid range tires they aren't going to catch you out as in just let go and your down , they will chatter and develop gradual slides with plenty of warnings . The track only range, if they fall below their heat range they can give you no warning at all , often in front end looses .
Trying to explain , even with road tires temperature is the gauge, pressure is the tool to get temperature. And its not that simple either.
 

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