spartanadv
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Dec 13, 2016 21:04:23 GMT -7
Post by spartanadv on Dec 13, 2016 21:04:23 GMT -7
All the fun and power of our bikes boil down to tire performance. This thread will be geared toward all things tires. Whether road or track, post up your questions, answers, knowledge, or experience with a brand or specific tire.
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Dec 13, 2016 21:57:15 GMT -7
Post by spartanadv on Dec 13, 2016 21:57:15 GMT -7
I'm personally looking for an all weather tire with great performance, confidence inspiring, and great tread life. I looked at a few and I'm interested in these. Any input is appreciated. I would be getting the set.  |
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Post by tigershark on Dec 14, 2016 6:50:46 GMT -7
The best reviews I've read for your criteria are Michelin PR4. Excellent in the rain, long tread life and great all around performance.
Probably the most meaningful feedback would be from high mile riders who can tell you how well their worn out tires worked.
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Post by kup0236 on Dec 14, 2016 7:03:34 GMT -7
I like Pilot Road 2s. But I live in Phoenix and we seldom get rain. I
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Dec 14, 2016 18:20:05 GMT -7
Post by spartanadv on Dec 14, 2016 18:20:05 GMT -7
The only thing that I have against these and the PR4's is that they are touring tires. I spent some time looking up reviews and the S20 Evo's seem great. I struggled for months picking the right tire for my dual sport I used to have, the stakes are much higher with this bike. The saga continues.
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Post by kup0236 on Dec 14, 2016 19:22:02 GMT -7
They are dual compound sport touring tires. If you want traction you can't have high mileage. The P2/P4 is a good compromise for mileage and traction. I spend more time on the highway than in the twistys so it's a no brainer for me.
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Dec 14, 2016 19:37:19 GMT -7
Post by spartanadv on Dec 14, 2016 19:37:19 GMT -7
They are dual compound sport touring tires. If you want traction you can't have high mileage. The P2/P4 is a good compromise for mileage and traction. I spend more time on the highway than in the twistys so it's a no brainer for me. I like the look of the P4's but I want the confidence of raising hell in corners as well. If I can get 6k miles out of a tire I'm in. |
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Post by kup0236 on Dec 14, 2016 19:45:11 GMT -7
P4s have been known to last 10k or more. You should be able to find a tire to go 6k easy. I got 5 out my stock tire.
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Dec 14, 2016 19:53:45 GMT -7
Post by spartanadv on Dec 14, 2016 19:53:45 GMT -7
P4s have been known to last 10k or more. You should be able to find a tire to go 6k easy. I got 5 out my stock tire. How are our stock tires in rain? Haven't had to try them in actual rain but the rear slid a hair on me on a somewhat wet rough paved road today. |
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Post by kup0236 on Dec 14, 2016 19:58:53 GMT -7
Well as luck would have it Phx is not good place to test wet traction. Haven't had it in the rain yet
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Dec 14, 2016 20:16:37 GMT -7
Post by spartanadv on Dec 14, 2016 20:16:37 GMT -7
Well as luck would have it Phx is not good place to test wet traction. Haven't had it in the rain yet Yeah, there's that issue. Lol. I'm liking the reviews on the PP3's. Any input? |
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Post by guywithfz10 on Dec 14, 2016 21:12:15 GMT -7
I had PP3's and they are fantastic tires especially in the cold. They have pretty good grip even when the tires haven't warmed up and they are excellent in the rain.
I think I am going to go with Bridgestone S21's next. I love the grip of the front tires on the stock S20's and I think S21 is just going to be an upgrade over the S20's.
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Post by stoltecmoto on Dec 15, 2016 11:05:35 GMT -7
They are dual compound sport touring tires. If you want traction you can't have high mileage. The P2/P4 is a good compromise for mileage and traction. I spend more time on the highway than in the twistys so it's a no brainer for me. I like the look of the P4's but I want the confidence of raising hell in corners as well. If I can get 6k miles out of a tire I'm in. If you run out of traction on the street using PR4's, you're doing it wrong! No, but seriously...they are that good. Amazing in the wet and they grip even when cold - like in the 20's kind of cold. As far as dry grip is concerned, they'll give up some grip to a true sport tire. But they won't hold you back unless you're spending time on the track above a novice level. Now of course, everyone has a preference with feel. That is subjective and only you can be the judge. But that said, I run PR4's on the street and would have it no other way. Worth every penny. Never really gelled with the Pirelli Angel GT. |
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Post by audiblepop94 on Oct 19, 2017 5:13:58 GMT -7
I like the look of the P4's but I want the confidence of raising hell in corners as well. If I can get 6k miles out of a tire I'm in. If you run out of traction on the street using PR4's, you're doing it wrong! No, but seriously...they are that good. Amazing in the wet and they grip even when cold - like in the 20's kind of cold. As far as dry grip is concerned, they'll give up some grip to a true sport tire. But they won't hold you back unless you're spending time on the track above a novice level. Now of course, everyone has a preference with feel. That is subjective and only you can be the judge. But that said, I run PR4's on the street and would have it no other way. Worth every penny. Never really gelled with the Pirelli Angel GT. Have you run through those PR4's yet? If so, what kind of life/experience did you have with them? I had a set on PP3's on a previous bike that I liked, I'm trying to decide whether these PR4's are worth the huge price and slight loss of grip... |
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Post by stoltecmoto on Oct 19, 2017 6:14:40 GMT -7
If you run out of traction on the street using PR4's, you're doing it wrong! No, but seriously...they are that good. Amazing in the wet and they grip even when cold - like in the 20's kind of cold. As far as dry grip is concerned, they'll give up some grip to a true sport tire. But they won't hold you back unless you're spending time on the track above a novice level. Now of course, everyone has a preference with feel. That is subjective and only you can be the judge. But that said, I run PR4's on the street and would have it no other way. Worth every penny. Never really gelled with the Pirelli Angel GT. Have you run through those PR4's yet? If so, what kind of life/experience did you have with them? I had a set on PP3's on a previous bike that I liked, I'm trying to decide whether these PR4's are worth the huge price and slight loss of grip... Yes. Somewhere around 7k miles. I'd expect another 1-2k. This is commuting/touring, so the life is flat spot driven... |
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