Pilot Road 2 for The Concours 14?

**banditrider** · 15th November 2007, 18:53

I think that'll definitely be a combination I try at some stage.

**NUTBAR** · 15th November 2007, 19:09

Originally Posted by Zapf

May I suggest the Strada's.

I am using PR2's on the Bird atm, and compare with the Strada. They do not turn in as fast, as they require more lean before reaching the curved part of the tire. So you can say they are fat in the middle and hence more rubber to burn.

On my last set of Strada they lasted over 10'000k and still have a 1/3~1/4 tread left. I would think the PR2's would last longer, but the Strada's are more sporty and warm up quicker.

So Strada is next for me on the Bird.

same for me too.
i had z6s on my fjr and found that they let go when i get the pegs down,
i changed to the strada for the rear and have had no slipage at all with the pegs down.

**Max Preload** · 17th November 2007, 10:30

Originally Posted by jrandom

I attach a photograph of what the rear tyre on the K1200RS looked like after less than a thousand km since new (bit of a pootle around the central NI, plus a Coromandel loop). Complete disintegration.

That's some fucked up, repugnant shit.

**Zapf** · 17th November 2007, 23:18

Originally Posted by Hitcher

As mentioned in another thread, I am disappointed with the performance of my front PR2. After nearly 11,000km the rear is still OK and looking good for a few more 1,000km yet, but the front is getting pretty shagged -- the first time ever I've had a matched pair where the front has given in before its mate behind. The front only has a few hundred km on it. The right-hand side is badly chiseled. And I am scrupulous about pressures.

I had already made the decision to go back to Storms at the next change. This latest occurrence merely reinforces that.

I think this has to do with the softer sides on both the fr and rear on the PR2's seems that is what happens when you have soft compounds.... u trade performance for tire life

**Meanie** · 18th November 2007, 09:35

So after all that my front tyre is the first to be needing repalcement so I will replace it after the Forgotten highway on Saturday
Going to put Storms on at this stage but am a little concerned about the wobble that some are getting from them at low speeds

**HornetBoy** · 18th November 2007, 19:29

what would people recommend i run on the 919 ? PR2's or strada's ? ive got Pilot Sport on the rear and Strada on the front at the moment, which seems to be a really good combo in terms of mileage and stability,turn-in etc .But im not sure if i want to run a strada on the rear as the past 2 times ive found they puncture really,really easy

what are peoples views on avon's and metz?

**Meanie** · 22nd November 2007, 20:55

Got my new tyres today, ended up buying a set of Avon Storms
Brought them from Bay City Motor cycles. Ordered them on Tuesday they turned up this morning They saved me quite a bit of money Thanks DMTD for recomending BCM and thanks Hitcher for the help in the decision making
Gonna put at least the front one on monday maybe both ill see what the rear looks like after the week end
Cant praise BCM enough for thier prompt service and dam good tyre pricing Ill be buying off them again, worth a call if your in the market for rubber
Ill keep you posted on how they handle and wear

**Storm** · 22nd November 2007, 21:07

I'm just so stoked that the tyres named after me are held in such high esteem

**banditrider** · 22nd November 2007, 21:09

Originally Posted by Storm

I'm just so stoked that the tyres named after me are held in such high esteem

Does it make up for bikers cursing the weather pattern named after you?

**Zapf** · 22nd November 2007, 23:40

Originally Posted by Hornet250Boy

what would people recommend i run on the 919 ? PR2's or strada's ? ive got Pilot Sport on the rear and Strada on the front at the moment, which seems to be a really good combo in terms of mileage and stability,turn-in etc .But im not sure if i want to run a strada on the rear as the past 2 times ive found they puncture really,really easy

what are peoples views on avon's and metz?

I have a 919 and a CBR1100XX atm, they used to be both on Strada's. And I have given the PR2 a try on both of them. But I think next time it will be Strada's again, as they give a nicer ride and also more sporty handling. Because the Strada's are more rounded, where as the PR2's are fat in the middle and steepen quickly in the sides.

I haven't had a puncture on the Stradas or the PR2's for that matter. Perhaps is where you ride your bike? or the local tradesmen has a hole in his nail box?

**Pixie** · 23rd November 2007, 09:31

Originally Posted by Zapf

I think this has to do with the softer sides on both the fr and rear on the PR2's seems that is what happens when you have soft compounds.... u trade performance for tire life

PR 2 fronts use a harder compound on the sides than in the middle of the tread

**Hitcher** · 23rd November 2007, 10:25

Originally Posted by Pixie

PR 2 fronts use a harder compound on the sides than in the middle of the tread

I'll post a photo of my PR2 front that belies that claim.

**Ocean1** · 23rd November 2007, 11:24

Originally Posted by Pixie

PR 2 fronts use a harder compound on the sides than in the middle of the tread

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I'll post a photo of my PR2 front that belies that claim.

Got the spec's at home, will look tonight.

From memory, P Power fronts are medium soft on centre and soft on the sides, not sure about PR's.

**classic zed** · 23rd November 2007, 13:04

I have a Bridgestone Battlax BT45 (dual compound) on the rear and a Metzeler Lasertec on the front, it handles incredibly well for a hippo.

The tyres have done just over 7,000 km and the Bridgestone has about 2,5mm left while the Metzeler is completely shagged. Iv never had a scary moment on them but this time Im going to try Bridgestone on the front and rear.

**Meanie** · 23rd November 2007, 14:29

Originally Posted by classic zed

I have a Bridgestone Battlax BT45 (dual compound) on the rear and a Metzeler Lasertec on the front, it handles incredibly well for a hippo.

The tyres have done just over 7,000 km and the Bridgestone has about 2,5mm left while the Metzeler is completely shagged. Iv never had a scary moment on them but this time Im going to try Bridgestone on the front and rear.

Yea i had Bridgestones on the mean streak and loved them, not keen on the ones that came on the concours