Tires?? What type for Pacific?

[cee-jay]

Hi,

Just wanting to pick a few brains here--

Not really sure which way to go with tires for novice racing. Currently have a decent set of race DOT's that have plenty of time left.

I also have a set of Michelin Rains--probably old (5-7 years old? Haven't been able to make out a date). Still in great shape, however I am thinking these are probably shot due to age. Yes?? No?? Good or bad??

Confused as to what would be best to have out on the track at pacific when track conditions might be wet (raining) , or slightly wet-drying.

My thought is to forget the rains, and get a set of regular street tires (such as Pilot Powers) mounted up and just use them when regular race DOT's won't work due to weather.

Any brand of street tire that is rated well for wet conditions?? (ie: well siped)

I do have a spare set of wheels to have 2 sets mounted up and ready to roll.

Not really one of the fast guys either.

Advice appreciated!

Thanks,

cj

[Bad Dog]

The old rains are probably rock hard and worse for you than you think. I like the Pirelli and Dunlop rains. I tried the Dunlops on a GSXR 1000 last year and it was awesome.

I have heard the new Power Pilots are awesome in the rain but can't confirm. A few guys tried street tires last year when it rained at Mission and they said never again.

[cee-jay]

Thanks! More advice certainly needed even if you are only agreeing with the above statements.

Looks like best off to have a back-up set of rains. Glad to hear they hold up in the dry.

cj