Got some new rubber ...BT016

I've had regular Michelin Pilot Powers my R1 came with stock and I really wasn't too impressed with them. I lowsided on the track and the rear tire just gave way without any warning. PP's lasted around 7100 miles until I got a flat rear tire, but they were pretty warn out anyways. I've done 4 track days and the rest was mostly commuting to and from work with occasional canyon rides.
I loved Corsa III's on my '04 R6, but due to price difference and high recommendations, I decided to try out BT016's:

120/70ZR-17 (58W) Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Front
190/50ZR-17 (73W) Bridgestone Battlax BT016 Rear

The cheapest price I could find was $239.98 OTD at: Jake Wilson


Took some shots of the new rubbers

You haven't ridden on them yet I take it?

Just had them installed yesterday and it's been raining non-stop pretty much. I'm itching though!

Whoa, i'm surprised tires have gotten that expensive, but if they're anything like the BT003rs, you're going to love them on street and track!

^ Good find, but with CA tax, it comes up pretty much the same @ $240.34 I called up my local Cycle Gear and they were going to charge me $30 a rim for installation, even if I would have bought the tires through them. I went ahead and had them mounted at Contra Costa Motorsports in Concord @ $24 per wheel, which came up to almost $50 OTD