Best car tire yet?

[dkdixie]

Earlier this week I installed my third car tire. Started out with a Dunlop SP5000 195/60R. Liked the tire but carried too much air and wore out the center tread after 16,000+ miles.

Then I went to a Verdestein Quatrac 2 in the same size. Difference between the two was the Verdestein is a directional tread. Thought this tire was really good plus I just plain liked the looks. After a little over a year, picked up a screw and had the tire plugged.
Well, recently it developed a slow leak, plus I never really was comfortable riding with a plugged tire. Could have had the tire patched from the inside but with 12,000 miles figured might as well replace it.
Verdestein just announced they have discontinued this tire or I would have ordered another one.

I replaced it with a Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 in 195/60R. I'm not a big fan of Bridgestone tires mainly because the OEM motorcycle tires are totally crap.
After a few hundred miles I feel this tire is the best CT yet. While I thought the other two were good, this tire is so nimble it really feels like a m/c tire.
So far, I really like it. Going through the break in period so really haven't ridden it that aggressively. Need to find the sweet spot and get some serious miles on it.

Also, I'm a big fan of Dynabeads. Have used them in all the car tires as well as the last two front tires. On the Darkside forum I've noticed quite a few guys are now using soft airguns pellets instead of Dynabeads. So, I thought I would give these a try as well.