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

[SoulKiss]

Dunlop RoadSmarts or Storm STs

So let me get this clear. You have gotten 9 thousand miles from a set of Pilot Road 2s?

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

So let me get this clear. You have gotten 9 thousand miles from a set of Pilot Road 2s?

So far yes, You have seen me ride, I'm hardly agressive

I'm gobsmacked. Well done to you Brettus

PR2s again would get my vote.

Originally Posted by petevtwin650

I'm gobsmacked. Well done to you Brettus

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.

[jambo]

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

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

Originally Posted by Geoffrey

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

Ah, now that's the kind of experience I was hoping to capture with the question, interesting, might give them a try.

Forums are ace, thanks for the input guys

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