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Robert (new egypt, NJ)
gpa excellent trackday tire
I use the GPA front w/a Q2 rear - excellent trackday tire
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Matthew (San Francisco, CA)
Great DOT Track Tire
Don't bother buying this tire if you just canyon ride or are an aggressive street rider. You won't get these tires to the temps they need to perform well. Also, you will heat cycle them to death and they will feel like bricks after a while. And the tire won't hold up well to very abrasive public roads - it’s a track tire!
But for track use, these are unbeatable, especially for the money. Run 29-30 front (cold) and 21 rear (cold). Fantastic trackday tire. The Dunlop 211 NTEC are a bit better, but you have to be a seriously fast guy to tell the difference, and your wallet will most def. tell the difference! These are the AMA Apec tires, btw.
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Travis (Central Point, OR)
Dunlop Sportmax
The Sportmax has great grip and warms up very quickly. The drawbacks are that it tends to wear in an odd way, and also the tread life is quite short. I realize that it’s more of a track-type tire and longer tread life is not expected. However, I have had grip that is just as amazing with the Metzlers. I’ll leave it up to you, but it is a very nice grippy tire and inspires confidence. I won’t be replacing it with another Sportmax, for my own preference, because of the odd wear habits that make the tire dive after it’s worn in, and the short tread life. … but she sure grips. Motorcycle Superstore rocks.
