mrcdharwood
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Post by mrcdharwood on Jun 11, 2020 3:00:44 GMT -7
Tyre recommendations. How many of us have actually tried more than two or three types on these bikes to offer comparisons?
How many have run a sports tyre and a sports tourer?
How much of a recommendation is it when one person loves how a tyre feels and handles when another may not?
What sort riding do you do compared another who is recommending a certain tyre?
What tyre pressures are being run in these tyres and what weight and riding style do these people do compared to you?
Are you a 365 all weather? How many miles do you do a year on the bike? If less than 3000 a stickier tyre may be better as a high mileage tyre may well be old and past it's best before it's worn.
It is a really subjective topic and like many recommendations open to being promoted only because it's what that person is using.
I'd advokate reviews from comprehensive tyre tests by biking publications and youtube reviews from people well versed in the subject and the ability to test many tyres of various types. I'd also never settle on something you've not considered because it's only what they have in stock.
Having run many tyres on many bikes my personal go to tyre is the Metzler Roadtec 01 as I ride 365 in all weathers and need great wet grip and mileage (5000k +) that these offer. They also perform great in the dry. I do a decent amount of miles and need them to last so run the higher recommended pressures 36F 42R which for me at 185cm (6'+) and 100kg (220lb) is fine with bike suspension professionally set up for me and my riding style (progressive 😉). I like how they turn in and I'm used to them and how they feel and the feedback they give now that im on my 3rd set.
The PR5, or Road 5 as it's called now, (I've run the 4 and was a good tyre) has great reports and at its price band isn't going to be a shite tyre but is that massive slick shoulder right for someone riding all weathers if that's what you do? Just one of many considerations for a biker and their tyres.
It is a minefield but some good research and our two pennies worth you'll find what you wamt. 👍🏼
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pc1978
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Post by pc1978 on Jun 11, 2020 7:41:07 GMT -7
Any particular reason you’re going for the heavy bike versions of each. Main reasoning for going with a tire of a heavier bike is because I’m the size of two riders put together. Hahaha! 6’5’’ and 280 lbs, so I was thinking weight that much, it may be better to get a tire designed for a heavier bike. Now as for the Road 5, is everyone referring to the road 5 or 5 gt? That may be a dumb question. I was thinking it showed the angle gt II as a triple compound as well, but after looking at so many of them, it’s starting to run together. Makes sense. There is a guy on the KTM forum that swears by the A-spec. He rides a SDGT, and 90% of the time is in the NC/TN mtns with fully loaded panniers and top case. I don’t remember exactly how much more mileage he claims he is getting over what he got with the standard version, but it is significant. Probably mostly referring to the standard Road 5 as Michelin “GT” is similar to Pirelli “A-spec” in that it is the same tread as the normal tire but stiffer carcass/sidewall.
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willthethrill
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Post by willthethrill on Jun 11, 2020 20:20:01 GMT -7
Tyre recommendations. How many of us have actually tried more than two or three types on these bikes to offer comparisons? How many have run a sports tyre and a sports tourer? How much of a recommendation is it when one person loves how a tyre feels and handles when another may not? What sort riding do you do compared another who is recommending a certain tyre? What tyre pressures are being run in these tyres and what weight and riding style do these people do compared to you? Are you a 365 all weather? How many miles do you do a year on the bike? If less than 3000 a stickier tyre may be better as a high mileage tyre may well be old and past it's best before it's worn. It is a really subjective topic and like many recommendations open to being promoted only because it's what that person is using. I'd advokate reviews from comprehensive tyre tests by biking publications and youtube reviews from people well versed in the subject and the ability to test many tyres of various types. I'd also never settle on something you've not considered because it's only what they have in stock. Having run many tyres on many bikes my personal go to tyre is the Metzler Roadtec 01 as I ride 365 in all weathers and need great wet grip and mileage (5000k +) that these offer. They also perform great in the dry. I do a decent amount of miles and need them to last so run the higher recommended pressures 36F 42R which for me at 185cm (6'+) and 100kg (220lb) is fine with bike suspension professionally set up for me and my riding style (progressive 😉). I like how they turn in and I'm used to them and how they feel and the feedback they give now that im on my 3rd set. The PR5, or Road 5 as it's called now, (I've run the 4 and was a good tyre) has great reports and at its price band isn't going to be a shite tyre but is that massive slick shoulder right for someone riding all weathers if that's what you do? Just one of many considerations for a biker and their tyres. It is a minefield but some good research and our two pennies worth you'll find what you wamt. 👍🏼 Right, there are so many factors for finding that perfect one. All in all, I have tried 5 different tires, but have been on different motorcycles so a tire that is good on one make may not be good on another. They did have more in stock than the gt II, but the other ones I wasn’t privy to. And owning an FZ1 prior, I found the diablos to be for me of my favorites, which is why I was also leaning toward the angels. I really didn’t care for the battlax that came stock, so highly doubt I go back with them. I don’t do riding in the, unless I absolutely have no choice. Where I live, sometimes a 20 percent chance of rain turns into heavy rain all day. Lol!!! And for that I appreciate everyone’s two pennies!! 😊 thank you!!
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willthethrill
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Post by willthethrill on Jun 11, 2020 20:27:08 GMT -7
Main reasoning for going with a tire of a heavier bike is because I’m the size of two riders put together. Hahaha! 6’5’’ and 280 lbs, so I was thinking weight that much, it may be better to get a tire designed for a heavier bike. Now as for the Road 5, is everyone referring to the road 5 or 5 gt? That may be a dumb question. I was thinking it showed the angle gt II as a triple compound as well, but after looking at so many of them, it’s starting to run together. Makes sense. There is a guy on the KTM forum that swears by the A-spec. He rides a SDGT, and 90% of the time is in the NC/TN mtns with fully loaded panniers and top case. I don’t remember exactly how much more mileage he claims he is getting over what he got with the standard version, but it is significant. Probably mostly referring to the standard Road 5 as Michelin “GT” is similar to Pirelli “A-spec” in that it is the same tread as the normal tire but stiffer carcass/sidewall. After reading reviews, everyone’s input, and changing my mind a thousand times, I did end up going with the angel gt II a-spec. And after riding it for a bit, I will post back here letting everyone know if I regret it or not. But thank you and everyone else soooo much for the help and advice!! This forum is a life saver when it comes to setting up a FZ/MT 10 when it’s a new for someone!!! Aside from my evaluation, I’m sure I will be reaching out for more info!! 😃 😊 Thanks again all!!
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Post by willthethrill on Jun 14, 2020 23:54:32 GMT -7
So after putting 200 miles on the tire, I must say I’m really digging it!! It’s very comparable to the diablo but better. What I really liked was that I could push through a series of switchbacks without feeling like I had to fight the bike. Almost like the bike controlled itself!!
I did make a mistake while trying to remount the wheel. I Had initially read and read where people say it makes it way easier to remount it when taking off the caliper. But looking at it I thought, “how hard can it be to remount with the caliper still intact? Doesn’t look like it should be that hard!” Then after fighting it for 15 minutes I said heck with it and took the caliper right off. Then regretted not doing that in the first place because it made it soooo much easier.
But again thanks to all of those who posted with advice and tips!!! Hope I am able to return the favor one day!!!
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Post by rracerfz10 on Jun 18, 2020 18:12:02 GMT -7
I just did an initial impressions write up on the Road 5’s here. Check it out.
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willthethrill
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Post by willthethrill on Jun 19, 2020 0:19:04 GMT -7
I just did an initial impressions write up on the Road 5’s here. Check it out. Good read!! Thanks for letting me know!!
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Post by rracerfz10 on Jun 23, 2020 0:41:55 GMT -7
Speaking to the slick sides on the Road 5’s I haven’t tried it yet but the 100% silica that’s there is what gives you your wet grip supposedly. Personally if it’s raining I’m not leaning over far enough to even use that part of the tire. I was a year round rider back home in Florida for years and years. If you know anything about summers there it pours just about every afternoon. I’m fairly proficient riding in the rain due to a 7 year period where all I owned for transportation was motorcycles.
So to sum it up I’m not put off by the slick edge of the tire partially because the center of the tire is also not grooved at all.
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wyand69
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Post by wyand69 on Dec 6, 2020 12:52:37 GMT -7
Who makes the best sport touring tires?
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slipwrist
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Post by slipwrist on Jan 29, 2023 18:21:12 GMT -7
ROAD 6
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Post by maxxj on Mar 2, 2023 10:40:09 GMT -7
I just installed a set of Michelin Road 5 tires on my MT-10. My stock tires were toast at just under 2000 miles. I'll have to report back later on how well they do, but if the set on my Versys 1000 are any indication, I think they'll last many miles. I installed them on my V1K just before a trip from CA to Colorado and back with the Mrs. After ~3100 miles, they hardly showed any signs of wear and were brilliant for the entire ride. Road5gt on my v1k got 3900 miles before they were so cupped that it was ringing through every turn and had a noticeable vibration. Road5 rear on my mt10 at 4000 miles was flat on the sides, with a big flat center patch. Up to about 6 or 7k on the front and they're just past the wear bar and starting to cup.
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Post by rsh on Mar 22, 2023 20:48:16 GMT -7
Just got a set of Dunlop Roadsmart IV tires, have 400 miles on them, so far so good. Previous tires were Dunlop Q3+. There is currently a $100 rebate on the Roadsmart tines until April 30th 2023.
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