PR2 Alternatives?

[Brettus]

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?

[Brettus]

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.

[Brettus]

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

[Brettus]

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