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PR2 Alternatives?
Hi all,
Sorry for yet ANOTHER tyre thread but I've been reading through all the ones I could find and get the usual suspects suggested but I've got some input criteria so wondered if anyone could offer any advice based on that? I have had the bike from new, wore out the stock dunlops in less than 7k, fitted a set of Pilot Road 2's and I absolutely love them, but I appreciate it would be blinkered to assume the first decent set I try are the best... So, my question is, given that I like the feel of these, can anyone suggest comparable ones so that I'm not taking a backwards step? I'm not due to replace just yet, 9k miles and still going pretty strong, a little squared but thats my fault obviously Or alternatively is my theory wrong, if I like these am I best sticking with them? but then I guess I liked the Dunlops until I knew better LOL
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02-06-09, 03:06 PM | #2 |
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Re: PR2 Alternatives?
Dunlop RoadSmarts or Storm STs
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02-06-09, 03:09 PM | #3 |
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So let me get this clear. You have gotten 9 thousand miles from a set of Pilot Road 2s?
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So far yes, You have seen me ride, I'm hardly agressive
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02-06-09, 03:19 PM | #5 |
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I'm gobsmacked. Well done to you Brettus
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LOL for riding like a wuss? hehe, thanks anyhow
I definitely like the idea of dual compound as without it I think these would be bald in the middle and the edges barely used, these are definitely better worn on the edges. Interesting stuff this tyre technology hehe.
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02-06-09, 03:54 PM | #7 |
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From most accounts the Michelin PR2s, and Dunlop Roadsmarts are a similar tyre in many respects, but may be worth a try for something different.
The ZX6R is currently wearing PR2s as they shop were out of roadsmarts when I went in. The Diablo Stradas I had a little while ago were a single compound tyre which I got 10,500 or so miles from, including Lydden race circuit close to the end of their life. Good tyres. Frankly, you'd be hard pressed to pick a bad tyre, but you might pick one you like or dislike the feel of. Single compound choices: Continental Road attack Diablo Strada Metzler Z6 Roadtec (same tyre as the Strada) Avon Storm ST (a favorite of several on here for feel and wet weather grip) Duel compound: Michelin PR2s Dunlop Roadsmarts Bridgestone BT021 (seem not to have gained a big following on the SV, not to say they're bad tyres though) Jambo
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i have switched from pr2 to avon storms recently following the comments and recommendations made on here, so far i find the storms much better
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Forums are ace, thanks for the input guys
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intrestin thread. i commute to bristol every day and managed 11k+ out of my last PR2 rear, the present rear has just over 10k and now the summer is here i can put some curve back on it with a ride home from work avoiding the motorway 17k out of the front and had a new one fitted last week
i like the tyre, cant think of a single thing negative about them but due to the price rising id be keen to know if there is a cheaper alternative |
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