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The Roadsmart 3's rear tire mileage is less when compared to the Road 5's but for the price, they are better value for touring. The Road 5's gave amazing feedback and confidence when leant over however. That feedback and confidence is what dictates my purchases.
Another consideration is how much does it cost you to change the tires? Pro6 wheels on is what, $80/tire? The tire is cheaper, but labor needs to be counted. If a tire lasts longer, then its less frequent labor charges. By how much, not sure. It's why it's higher price compared to it's peers don't bother me too much.
I'm a terrible person to ask that to though. 1 of the Road 5's rears I've replaced because of a V profile making city riding a bit too dangerous (thanks to 2 weeks at the Dragon). Probably another 4,000km left down the middle despite the 10k on that tire but it was too exciting for commuting. The one I did run almost to the cords was almost 16,000km. 790 Duke but that included two >30 minute 'driving on a closed stretch of highway in mexico pinned in 6th' bits that probably did no favors to expected tire wear.
Another consideration is how much does it cost you to change the tires? Pro6 wheels on is what, $80/tire? The tire is cheaper, but labor needs to be counted. If a tire lasts longer, then its less frequent labor charges. By how much, not sure. It's why it's higher price compared to it's peers don't bother me too much.
I'm a terrible person to ask that to though. 1 of the Road 5's rears I've replaced because of a V profile making city riding a bit too dangerous (thanks to 2 weeks at the Dragon). Probably another 4,000km left down the middle despite the 10k on that tire but it was too exciting for commuting. The one I did run almost to the cords was almost 16,000km. 790 Duke but that included two >30 minute 'driving on a closed stretch of highway in mexico pinned in 6th' bits that probably did no favors to expected tire wear.