lots of grooves vs. big chunks of tread

[twiisted71]

  Most road motorcycle tires seem to have less grooves and large chunks of rubber as a design.  There seems to be more CT options with lots more grooving and smaller blocks of rubber than the typical motorcycle design.  What's the opinions on snow tire type treads vs. "road race" styles?  Also for those who run a non directional tread pattern do you notice any difference when turning from one side to the other? i.e. does it want to slip more on one side than the other?  This is kinda like going to a vending machine. you know what you want until you get there and then are overwhelmed with choices

[ossvalk]

this is mine

great in the pouring rain I was able to cruise at 70 while gman and russian concussion stopped  Ok so maybe that wasnt the smartest thing.

   stopping is great   high speed highway is super  handled gravel road ok

watch ruts in the road carefully

wont ever worry about tar snakes again

Not so good for me in the twisties and setting up does require more input countersteering but I am a head case since October when I went down on oil again.   Maybe I should have gotten the cooper zeon 2xs

[Sludge]

Well, if ya like alot of rubber contact then I would recommend the Yokohama A048.  Its a soft DOT racing compound tire.  Be warned, your not going to get 20,000 miles out of it or anything.  However, if ya want something sticky and are willing to sacrifice life then this may be the tire for  you.

 

Its got rounded edges and liots of contact patch.  Im running a 205/55/16

[j2x]

Mine!  It's a 205x60x16 Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread and let me say it works GREAT in the twisties, gravel, rain, snow, & dirt.  At 32# pressure I can lean far enough to grind the pegs easily.  Remember, moto tires are more "slick" looking because they have such a smaller surface area on the pavement at any given moment- car tires are so much larger that even with all the siping and groves there is still much more rubber in contact with the road.