Maybe there really is something to that Strada "E"!

[sgoat]

I put the non E spec Diablo Strada on my FJR before the E rear was available. I have 3,200 miles on it and it is just now starting to flatten out in the center. I've got a 3,000 mile trip coming up in a week and a half. These reports kind of make me wonder if it will make it. It barely looks worn. I really don't want to replace it before I leave.
GP

A week ago I'd a told you to go for it, but now I'm not so sure. Being that your going on a trip you'll probably be carrying a pretty good load of luggage. I had both the saddlebags full, and a small top box with light bulky stuff like overpants and my electric heated gear. Not overloaded by any means. I was running 40 PSI front, 43 PSI rear. I know it's a PITA, but you'd probably enjoy your trip more if you weren't worrying about your tire. By the way, the front tire looked fine and about what I've come to expect wear-wise for 5600 mi. Be careful and have a great ride!

 

[Fjroamer]

5,000 miles on "E" Strada and not nearing the wear bars. Yes... there are wear bars on these tires!

Love the tires but did notice on a recent blast through B.C. that tires slipped/skipped a bit running hard over ctr. line stripes (slightly cutting corners on open visibility, non trafficed roads). It was much like hitting tar snakes. The roads were dry. :blink:

My 020's, Pilot Roads and Conti R.A.'s never did that but each had their own unique characteristics as well. Other than this quirk, I'm enjoying the handling and mileage so far.

 

[SpeedyR]

I've got an E spec rear tire on mine with standard strada front. I just turned over 10k miles with mine but they are toast. No cords showing but in the next week it'll get replaced. I did another track day at Barber and did ride the FJR for a couple of sessions two up, and the tire still worked well. handling is good even though it is a bit worn. I might ride to work a day or two this week and see how long it takes to see cord. front tire still has plenty of tread. I got about 5k out of the OE Bt020's (front cupped bad, so I removed it), and about 4500 out of the diablo corsas. The roads around the SE are pretty smooth and I tend to get pretty good mileage out of my tires. on my R6 I was usually able to get 5-7k miles out of sport tires, even with a track day or two thrown in.

 

[Heber Guy]

At the recent SFO I was talking to folks about the rear Z6 and how I had 3500 miles on it and it looked great. Sunday of the meeting was shocked at a gas stop to see cord and metal at 3600 miles. No warning with these tires. They are there and then gone. Trying the Pirelli E now. Hope it's better. Only get about 4500 from Avons on the rear.

Al