PIRELLI DIABLO TIRES

[Rick54]

Do you find the Diablo tires to be in the same class as the City Grips?

[iceman]

Don't have them myself, but . . .
http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... blo#p94324
http://www.hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f ... blo#p91850

[flyingzonker]

Do you find the Diablo tires to be in the same class as the City Grips?

I can't speak for the Pirelli tires but I will say this for the tires that come stock--or at any rate came stock in those days--2013--they are very stiff. This has at least one advantage and one drawback:

The advantage:The tire can suffer a severe puncture and you can still ride back home on it. I know from having done it. The walls of the tire are so heavy, so rigid, that even without air the tire doesn't collapse. Of course, I am no heavyweight, which contributed to the tire's ability to stay usable even when completely uninflated. But I think a person of normal weight would have no trouble riding on a punctured tire of this sort for even 5 or 10 miles--not something you would want to do on a regular basis, but in case of need, it can be done

The drawback: The stiffness of the tire makes it harder to get off the rim when changing tires. If you don't do this work yourself, then...no problem.

[MikeP]

Do you find the Diablo tires to be in the same class as the City Grips?

I now have used these tires for 20k, thru all sorts of rain and torrential downpours on the west coast of BC. I have a spare set of City Grips to install once these are wore out to experience their quality. Pirelli's are awesome, and from the folks on this forum, I expect similar results from the City Grips. Can't go wrong with either.

[easyrider]

Stiffness is a good thing in respect to safety. Imagine getting a major blow out doing 50-60 mph. A squashed tire would give you a hell of a wobble..Not good. A stiff tire would hold up and keep you in control and get you to a stop more safely I think.

[iceman]

I'd willingly use IRC's again as had no issues whatsoever riding all year round for 2.5yr's - but when it comes time to change I may try Diablo's or Heidenau K66 or CG's.

[flyingzonker]

Stiffness is a good thing in respect to safety. Imagine getting a major blow out doing 50-60 mph. A squashed tire would give you a hell of a wobble..Not good. A stiff tire would hold up and keep you in control and get you to a stop more safely I think.

I have to agree with you.