Which dual compound tyres? - SV650.org

L3nny · 14-04-12, 05:42 PM

Always had corsa 3s on my blade, they kept their shape really well due to the dual compound setup. Were also okay on the track (until they finally gave up and I high sided). However they were rubbish in the wet and even in the dry took a while to get to temperature.

Are their any better dual compound tyres, or single compound ones that don't square off.

My Gixxer came with Michelin sporty ones which still have all their tread on but went dangerously square after less than 1000 miles.

Mr Speirs · 15-04-12, 07:24 AM

Michellin PR2 or 3s. Great in the dry, fantastic in the wet! Never managed to square mine off on the 749

15-04-12, 07:47 AM

Well I'd go for pr3's, as you know I'm not a rider who leans the bike over that much, only just lost my chicken strips in France, mine haven't squared off in 4.5k.

I use the mway a fair bit getting to and from rideouts so they should be squaring off but they haven't yet.

I expect a bit soon though as a fully loaded bike with the wife on the back going to normandy will obviously put the dual compounds to the test.

15-04-12, 07:57 AM

I'm with SP1. Michelin PR3s. Am really enjoying these tyres in both the dry and the wet and they seem to be lasting well too.
Ive had the PR2s and rate them highly too, but I do think the 3s offer slightly more feel (my opinion though)

christopher · 15-04-12, 09:25 AM

The photo has been discussed in many forums, including this one which highlights the visible issues in the image.

I'm on my 3rd set of PR3's. Love them

NTECUK · 15-04-12, 09:32 AM

Well don't take much to check them out if you have them.
You should look over them before you ride anyway.

L3nny · 15-04-12, 10:01 AM

I think I'll try the PR3s then. Just hope they don't disintegrate!

NTECUK · 15-04-12, 10:55 AM

Some one has too.
You can leve feedback on what you think .and add to.the knowledge base.

Nick_69 · 15-04-12, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L3nny

I think I'll try the PR3s then. Just hope they don't disintegrate!

PR3's, wont last that long on track thou, so if your planning more track days i wld think of sometihg eles like maybe the bridgestone 016 or dunlop qualifier 2's

Mr Speirs · 15-04-12, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NTECUK

This is worrying
Beware Michelin PR3's

http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/main-...elin-2cts.html
and
http://www.kentsussexbikers.com/ksbf...d.php?tid=6367

Groan!! I've seen this so many times!! It's complete bull!!
The original guy that posted the problem originally state he had done 16,000km on them. Eventually the story was unraveled and it was a guy embellishing his story. For what mean I don't know but dont worry about disintegrating. It's a myth.

14-04-12, 05:42 PM	#1
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Which dual compound tyres? Always had corsa 3s on my blade, they kept their shape really well due to the dual compound setup. Were also okay on the track (until they finally gave up and I high sided). However they were rubbish in the wet and even in the dry took a while to get to temperature. Are their any better dual compound tyres, or single compound ones that don't square off. My Gixxer came with Michelin sporty ones which still have all their tread on but went dangerously square after less than 1000 miles. __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

15-04-12, 07:24 AM	#2
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: Which dual compound tyres? Michellin PR2 or 3s. Great in the dry, fantastic in the wet! Never managed to square mine off on the 749 __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

15-04-12, 07:47 AM	#3
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Which dual compound tyres? Well I'd go for pr3's, as you know I'm not a rider who leans the bike over that much, only just lost my chicken strips in France, mine haven't squared off in 4.5k. I use the mway a fair bit getting to and from rideouts so they should be squaring off but they haven't yet. I expect a bit soon though as a fully loaded bike with the wife on the back going to normandy will obviously put the dual compounds to the test.

15-04-12, 09:25 AM	#5
christopher Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chester, UK Posts: 795	Re: Which dual compound tyres? The photo has been discussed in many forums, including this one which highlights the visible issues in the image. I'm on my 3rd set of PR3's. Love them Last edited by christopher; 15-04-12 at 09:35 AM.

15-04-12, 09:32 AM	#6
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Which dual compound tyres? Well don't take much to check them out if you have them. You should look over them before you ride anyway. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

15-04-12, 07:57 AM	#4
metalhead19 Guest Posts: n/a	I'm with SP1. Michelin PR3s. Am really enjoying these tyres in both the dry and the wet and they seem to be lasting well too. Ive had the PR2s and rate them highly too, but I do think the 3s offer slightly more feel (my opinion though)

15-04-12, 10:01 AM	#7
L3nny Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2008 Location: MK Posts: 2,111	Re: Which dual compound tyres? I think I'll try the PR3s then. Just hope they don't disintegrate! __________________ 2015 GS 1200 Adventure

15-04-12, 10:55 AM	#8
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: Which dual compound tyres? Some one has too. You can leve feedback on what you think .and add to.the knowledge base. __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues.

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