Author Topic: Pirelli Diablo's Wore Great (Read 4263 times)

theroamr · « **on:** July 10, 2005, 08:43:17 PM »

I have run alot of differ tires . I can honestly say I think the Pirelli Diablo is the best all around tire I have ever run . I've run 2 sets now and both rears lasted bout 4200 miles , the fronts could easily go 6000 . I 've run dunlops , metzlers , bridgestones , michelins , and now pirelli's . These tires offered enough grip to run 1 bandit rally , a track day , and an advance riders school . I am amazed for the grip lasted to the very end . I only had a few minor step outs from the rear and front , and they were caused by rider error [me] . Profile is geared for a quick turn in yet its stable at high speed . They warm up quickly and dont get greasy from hard riding on the street . Sure there are tires that will last longer , but not much . My longest lasting tire latley was a Pilot road for which I got 5500 miles from , and traction was ok . These tires are almost as sticky as Metzeler's M'1's . The M'1's I only got 2200 miles from the rear . So I officially give these tires a thumbs up for anyone who enjoys some spirited riding and demands reasonable longevity .

BanditYeti · « **Reply #1 on:** October 08, 2005, 06:55:33 PM »

I'm planning on getting some Pirelli Diablos to replace my Dunlop D208s, they seem like a pretty good tire. I have over 6,000 miles on my Dunlops and I live in Italy, the roads are awesome but chew up tires a bit. Doing 130 on the autostada doesn't help either...

I'm new to this forum but look foreward to chatting w/you all. I love my 2002 Bandit B12S. I have it decked out with Givi luggage and tour Austria and other nearby countries...

Take Care,

Dale C.

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 08, 2005, 08:16:08 PM »

Dale doesn't sound like a very Italian name, are you just in Italy temporarily?

Doch80 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2005, 03:57:31 AM »

I just put on the Pirelli Diablo on the front of my bike a few days ago. Huge difference and I love it. I'm still running the stock tire in the back though. My quesiton for ya'll is this... how much of a difference is the back tire going to make as far as corning goes. Right now with that new front tire the bike loves to lean over and feels extremely strong compared to the old tire. As soon as I get on some real roads I don't think I'll have any problems scraping my pegs if I choose to do so.... not so with the stock tire. I really had to fight it. If I'm going to feels as much of an improvement with the back tire then I'm almost tempted to change it even though it isn't worn out yet.

Any thought on the subject will be greatly appriciated. Although I haven't tried any other tires I'm also a huge fan of the Pirelli Diablos so far!

Thanks!

Chad

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2005, 07:56:40 PM »

The back tire is just as important as the front. The two should have compatible profiles. Tires for the Bandit are available with profiles that range from triagular ">" to smoothly rounded ")" The more rounded ones will transition from side to side easier and give a larger tractive footprint when going straight, the more triangular shapes offer a larger footprint when leaned, and have quick turn-in, but take more muscle to toss in quick left-right transitions. What's best is more a personal preference.

BanditYeti · « **Reply #5 on:** October 10, 2005, 07:23:46 PM »

Hey guys,

I hope you are doing well. I just ordered a set of Pirelli Diablo Corsa's and the guys looked at me funny, especially when I showed them my bike with the worn out Dunlops. My "chicken strip" was less than a quarter inch from the edge.

I get them installed on Thursday, can't wait. My Dunlops are showing air...

I look foreward to another season of riding on new pirelli!

Take care guys,

-Dale

BanditYeti · « **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2005, 07:52:35 PM »

Hey Guys,

I just got my bike today with the new pirelli diablo corsas. Holy moly what a difference. These are by far the best tires I've had. They probably won't last 6K like my dunlops, but they're definately worth it.

I'm going into the dolomites tomorrow, get some mountain rode s-curves scrubbed in.

Take care guys,

-Dale

theroamr · « **Reply #7 on:** October 17, 2005, 10:52:48 PM »

I'll be interested in a progress report . I've never run the corsa's . I bet they stick great , I hope you get some mileage from them though.