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@shanekingsley Burlington Cycle had PR4 in stock when I asked about them in February...
So how do you like them, are they any good, or have you tried them in rain yet?New set installed on Saturday
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So how do you like them, are they any good, or have you tried them in rain yet?
I just put a set of T31's on my Concours. Mainly went with them, because they last long. Spoke to a guy who is CHP and they ride Connies. He said they routinley get over 18 000km on a set. Pete's Superbike - great price - a buddy of mine has a manual tire machine. Wouldn't dream of doing it with spoons, myself. That 190 rear didn't go on easy.Anyone tried Battlax T31?
I'm at 18,000km on mine right now, down to the wear bars, but with a little bit of life left on dry roads. I would agree the tires are definitely more flexible than the PR4's. They stick amazing in the corners for sure when riding the bike hard. I also haven't tried them out in the rain either. I did order another Road 5 rear tire anyways and will put it on sometime late in the season. If I can get this kind of mileage off a tire and it sticks this well with no cupping near the end of the tire's life, I'm happy.In general they are good tires however in my opinion not worth the money.
After driving them for a couple of weeks, they feel way to flexible, especially on the curves. Nice looking tire, pretty sticky but to flexible. No tested in rain. Just my personal opinion.
I'm at 18,000km on mine right now, down to the wear bars, but with a little bit of life left on dry roads. I would agree the tires are definitely more flexible than the PR4's. They stick amazing in the corners for sure when riding the bike hard. I also haven't tried them out in the rain either. I did order another Road 5 rear tire anyways and will put it on sometime late in the season. If I can get this kind of mileage off a tire and it sticks this well with no cupping near the end of the tire's life, I'm happy.
I think I paid $360 w/tax last spring for Roadsmart 3's from Ace Moto Tech in 110r19 and 15r17 ADV sizes, may be worth to check with them.
I've done the Bridgestone $50 Visa two or three times now, very smooth and easy.
Do they make the Michelin Road 5’s in your tire sizes? They are a nice tire for street.Thread revive.
So it's my turn to go shopping for tires.
Let me know your opinions
So far on my list are
Pirelli Angel GT II
Best price I found is $404 Shipped from Pete's ($23 shipping fee)
Michelin Pilot Road 4
Best price I found is $422 Shipped from Pete's ($23 shipping fee)
Bridgestone Battlax T31
Best price I found is $372 Shipped from Revco (free shipping) PLUS $50 VISA Card from Bridgestone. Eventually bringing the price down to $322
Taking the cost and tire into consideration I think this is the best deal.
Other Options
Dunlop Roadsmart III
Michelin Power Pilot 2
I will call around tomorrow to see if any local shops can match the prices to the best of their ability as I prefer to support them.
Any other tire recommendations?
Yes they do.Do they make the Michelin Road 5’s in your tire sizes? They are a nice tire for street.
I like and ride on the Pilot Road 4’s.
Just dug up the Ride 2020 sport-touring tire test, and they ranked them as follows:Thread revive.
So it's my turn to go shopping for tires.
Let me know your opinions
So far on my list are
Pirelli Angel GT II
Best price I found is $404 Shipped from Pete's ($23 shipping fee)
Michelin Pilot Road 4
Best price I found is $422 Shipped from Pete's ($23 shipping fee)
Bridgestone Battlax T31
Best price I found is $372 Shipped from Revco (free shipping) PLUS $50 VISA Card from Bridgestone. Eventually bringing the price down to $322
Taking the cost and tire into consideration I think this is the best deal.
Other Options
Dunlop Roadsmart III
Michelin Power Pilot 2
I will call around tomorrow to see if any local shops can match the prices to the best of their ability as I prefer to support them.
Any other tire recommendations?
Did the article explain why they went with the regular Road 5's instead of the Road 5 GTs for the R1250RS? The GT version is supposed to be used on heavier bikes.Test bike was an R1250RS at temps of 12-14C
How's the mileage wear on the Roadsmart 3's compared to the Road 5's?Did the article explain why they went with the regular Road 5's instead of the Road 5 GTs for the R1250RS? The GT version is supposed to be used on heavier bikes.
I've used the Roadsmart 3's which were great except over tire snakes. My go to's are the Road 5's. I've gone through 2 sets of them and I'm probably going with a 4th set before this season is over.
I'll go back to the article in a bit and summarize their take on the tire.Did the article explain why they went with the regular Road 5's instead of the Road 5 GTs for the R1250RS? The GT version is supposed to be used on heavier bikes.
I've used the Roadsmart 3's which were great except over tire snakes. My go to's are the Road 5's. I've gone through 2 sets of them and I'm probably going with a 4th set before this season is over.