Michelin Pilot Road 2 review

[vifferman]

Well im convinced ,just cant find a place that can give me any info on them like prices.how much did it cost you for a set of storms ?
where did ya get them from ?

A set of Storms for the VFR was $480, fitted and balanced. I was quoted over $600 for the Michelins.

[MSTRS:Me]

A set of Storms for the VFR was $480, fitted and balanced. I was quoted over $600 for the Michelins.

Thats friendly alright. Kms per $ would be good info to have. My PR2s have done over 4000kms and still look new barring the scrubbed to the edges look

[vifferman]

Thanks friendly alright. Kms per $ would be good info to have

I'm happy if I get a year out of a set of tyres. I've no idea of mileage, coz I've never recorded it.
The last set of Avons lasted about 18 months, and I was getting bored with waiting for them to wear out.

[Hitcher]

Interestingly (or perhaps not), I thought these Avons would be similar to the last lot, and would be happier / feel more betterer at recommended or higher inflation pressures, but they actually feel / ride better at a couple of PSI lower. Maybe it's the uprated suspenders, but this is the first time in like, forever, that I haven't found "recommended PSIs is best".

So what are you running yours at? Mine are currently at 36/38.

[HornetBoy]

A set of Storms for the VFR was $480, fitted and balanced. I was quoted over $600 for the Michelins.

thanks ,they do seem like a top tyre over the competitors -Being cheaper, longer lasting an better handling .

just need to find a place to get them from ...

[vifferman]

So what are you running yours at? Mine are currently at 36/38.

35ish and 38-40ish, last time I checked.
On the last set of Avons, I was running the AV49-SP (front) at 37-38, and the AV46-ST (rear) at 40-42. The front tended to wander a bit and felt vague if the pressure was under 37, because the sidewalls were so flexible.

[Owl]

thanks ,they do seem like a top tyre over the competitors -Being cheaper, longer lasting an better handling .

just need to find a place to get them from ...

I ordered a rear 180/55/17 Storm last week through Phil Turnbull's in Palmy for $275, if that helps. I have noticed it has a fairly flat profile and is easily taken to the edge. It is also very wide and measures in excess of 185mm. I'm not sure how that stacks up to the PR2, but it's very different to the PP 2CT. Still, I want more k's out off this tyre so I'm prepared for a trade-off.

[Hitcher]

I ordered a rear 180/55/17 Storm last week through Phil Turnbull's in Palmy for $275, if that helps. I have noticed it has a fairly flat profile and is easily taken to the edge. It is also very wide and measures in excess of 185mm. I'm not sure how that stacks up to the PR2, but it's very different to the PP 2CT. Still, I want more k's out off this tyre so I'm prepared for a trade-off.

You should find that the addition of some compressed air changes both the profile and the width.

[Owl]

You should find that the addition of some compressed air changes both the profile and the width.

It’s a little hard putting air into a tyre when it’s not on a rim!!!

[HornetBoy]

I ordered a rear 180/55/17 Storm last week through Phil Turnbull's in Palmy for $275, if that helps. I have noticed it has a fairly flat profile and is easily taken to the edge. It is also very wide and measures in excess of 185mm. I'm not sure how that stacks up to the PR2, but it's very different to the PP 2CT. Still, I want more k's out off this tyre so I'm prepared for a trade-off.

thanks mate just what i needed to know .. will be going in tomorrow to order some in ,although i have smaller tyres on the katana (150/70/17 Rear and 120/70-17 Front) so hope avons come in 150's