So I have been commuting alot on my bike and have a nice flat spot on my PP 2ct's.
So for next year I was debating on doing the Pilot Road 2 or 3's on my CBR F4i.
Does anyone have experince with these tires on a SS? Do they still hold well in corners?
I've had the Power Pures and Road 3's on my bike back to back so I'll give you my opinion.
For commuting/touring/non-spirited riding, it would be a good tire. Does pretty well in rain also.
With spirited riding, they're not as forgiving as the Pures but definitely do-able. No chicken strips on my Road 3's. I remember an article where they tested it on the track and mentioned it was fine on the track but the article got pulled (for liability reasons?)
The Road 3's do take a while to warm up though. I put about 3000kms on the Road 3's (on the final leg of my touring trip) before I switched back to a sport tire.
no personal experience, but from reading online reviews the PR 3's sound awesome. I hope to get them for my next tire change. Supposed to be good in the wet.
So I have been commuting alot on my bike and have a nice flat spot on my PP 2ct's.
So for next year I was debating on doing the Pilot Road 2 or 3's on my CBR F4i.
Does anyone have experince with these tires on a SS? Do they still hold well in corners?
Had them on my Buell 1125r for a season. Got 10,000km out of them and the rear was only half done. Switched to a grippier tire 'cause I thought I was going to track it (never did). Excellent rain handling quality, very good dry - if you ride aggressively on ramps etc, they will slip a bit if you crack the throttle at extreme lean angles. Thinking about going back to them simply 'cause I've got a dedicated track bike now.
A bit of perspective. I rode a 1986 VFR750 scraping the pegs off it on Palomar Mt in California every weekend, every corner, in 1988 through 1990. It had 110 front and 130 series rear Dunlop K591 tires and worn out suspension. And tire technology has come a very long way since then.
You don't need track tires for the street and especially for commuting you are just throwing away your money.
A bit of perspective. I rode a 1986 VFR750 scraping the pegs off it on Palomar Mt in California every weekend, every corner, in 1988 through 1990. It had 110 front and 130 series rear Dunlop K591 tires and worn out suspension. And tire technology has come a very long way since then.
You don't need track tires for the street and especially for commuting you are just throwing away your money.
I've been running Dunlop Q2's on my S1000RR but I will be switching to a pair of Pilot Road 2's in the spring, at least for a while. I'll be riding to Vancouver and I'm only getting 6-7k on the Q2's. PilotRoad 2's are the only sport touring tire I know that comes in 190/55R17.
I know other people with the same bike as I have that run the Pilot Roads and are happy with them.
As mentioned by others, track tires for commuting makes little sense.
My 600RR had PP 2cts for a season and while they were a great tire, I couldn't justify replacing them every season for the largely straight roads I commute on.
I switched to PP Road 2s last season and have found them to be great both for commuting and longer trips to cottage country when I can actually lean the bike.
I don't think you'll be disappointed by switching to Road 2s and your bank account will appreciate you not having to lay out a few hundred dollars for tires season after season!
As mentioned by others, track tires for commuting makes little sense.
My 600RR had PP 2cts for a season and while they were a great tire, I couldn't justify replacing them every season for the largely straight roads I commute on.
I switched to PP Road 2s last season and have found them to be great both for commuting and longer trips to cottage country when I can actually lean the bike.
I don't think you'll be disappointed by switching to Road 2s and your bank account will appreciate you not having to lay out a few hundred dollars for tires season after season!
I don't understand how some people only get a season out of pp 2cts. Had mine on since the beginning of 2010 and they're still good for another half a season to a season in 2012.
I ride about 10,000kms per year (did a little less this year about 9,000) racked about 19,000 kms on them so far and there's still lots of tread left on them.
I lean all the way to the edge with no problems and i don't always ride conservatively.
How are these tires only lasting a season for some of you?
I've been running Dunlop Q2's on my S1000RR but I will be switching to a pair of Pilot Road 2's in the spring, at least for a while. I'll be riding to Vancouver and I'm only getting 6-7k on the Q2's. PilotRoad 2's are the only sport touring tire I know that comes in 190/55R17.
I know other people with the same bike as I have that run the Pilot Roads and are happy with them.
I use Dunlop RoadSmarts with happy results. 25,000 - 27,000 kms per tire on a SS! No chicken strips and never had one slid. On 3rd one now. Handling of bike is nice I find and others say they like the feel and stability and turn-in feel. The new RoadSmart 2 basically equals the Michelin 3 for wet weather, out does the Bridgestone BT023 for the dry and out lasts them all distance wise per the latest tests. The RS2 has similar side grip to Dunlop's Q2 per Dunlop. It comes in 190 size what more can you ask for?
I don't understand how some people only get a season out of pp 2cts. Had mine on since the beginning of 2010 and they're still good for another half a season to a season in 2012.
I ride about 10,000kms per year (did a little less this year about 9,000) racked about 19,000 kms on them so far and there's still lots of tread left on them.
I lean all the way to the edge with no problems and i don't always ride conservatively.
How are these tires only lasting a season for some of you?
As mentioned by others, track tires for commuting makes little sense.
My 600RR had PP 2cts for a season and while they were a great tire, I couldn't justify replacing them every season for the largely straight roads I commute on.
I switched to PP Road 2s last season and have found them to be great both for commuting and longer trips to cottage country when I can actually lean the bike.
I don't think you'll be disappointed by switching to Road 2s and your bank account will appreciate you not having to lay out a few hundred dollars for tires season after season!
I don't understand how some people only get a season out of pp 2cts. Had mine on since the beginning of 2010 and they're still good for another half a season to a season in 2012.
I ride about 10,000kms per year (did a little less this year about 9,000) racked about 19,000 kms on them so far and there's still lots of tread left on them.
I lean all the way to the edge with no problems and i don't always ride conservatively.
How are these tires only lasting a season for some of you?
Many people have reported issues with the 3's and say stay away from them. I do not know the issue(s) they have experienced.
Over the winter and coming months I suspect most brands will be bringing updated tires to the market. So I suggest it is a tad early to start looking for replacement tires for next spring at this time.
Many people have reported issues with the 3's and say stay away from them. I do not know the issue(s) they have experienced.
Over the winter and coming months I suspect most brands will be bringing updated tires to the market. So I suggest it is a tad early to start looking for replacement tires for next spring at this time.
I've ran the Pr3's all season with no issues whatsoever. Had 2 sets of PR2's previously. Ran them on a big heavy liter bike and scrubbed them out on the Gap, they grip rite to the side walls with no signs of slippage or indication of breaking loose.
They are better then the 2's in the rain but they do not last as long. Also they seam to grip slightly better then the 2's but also start chopping more noticeably too.
All in all great tire but I think I will go back to the Pr2's in the spring.
I've ran the Pr3's all season with no issues whatsoever. Had 2 sets of PR2's previously. Ran them on a big heavy liter bike and scrubbed them out on the Gap, they grip rite to the side walls with no signs of slippage or indication of breaking loose.
They are better then the 2's in the rain but they do not last as long. Also they seam to grip slightly better then the 2's but also start chopping more noticeably too.
All in all great tire but I think I will go back to the Pr2's in the spring.
I use Dunlop RoadSmarts with happy results. 25,000 - 27,000 kms per tire on a SS! No chicken strips and never had one slid. On 3rd one now. Handling of bike is nice I find and others say they like the feel and stability and turn-in feel. The new RoadSmart 2 basically equals the Michelin 3 for wet weather, out does the Bridgestone BT023 for the dry and out lasts them all distance wise per the latest tests. The RS2 has similar side grip to Dunlop's Q2 per Dunlop. It comes in 190 size what more can you ask for?
The new Dunlop RoadSmart 2's will be a game changer IMHO. They have amazing grip (In the dry, they are said to be as good as Q2s as per Dunlops 17 year experienced tire tester). They perform just about as well as the Pilot 3s in the wet. And they last (apparently not as long as PR3's, but still very very good!)
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