"B" spec Road 3's

[redneckj]

OK, So how do you tell if you have a "B spec" Road 3 or a normal Road 3? On the side wall of my tire it says max load 805 lbs and beside that it says LR B. I didnt buy the tires the dealer put them on to cure my head shake problem. What PR3 rear tire do I have? Thanks

 

[exskibum]

If it helps, the PR2 B spec I have on my bike has a B in a circle on the sidewall.

 

[velvet fog]

that's the same markings my regular spec PR3 has.

 

[RacinRay]

My B spec has the letter "B" in a circle to the right of the "Pilot Road 3" logo. To the right of that it also has the "LR B" and "max load 805" as you describe.

Edit: add photo



001 by ray.rutnik, on Flickr

 

[RiderX]

I just took off a B and put a non-B on but unfortunately recycled the old already.

Both tires are 805 lbs with same load rating. Both have the LR-B

I don't see a B in a circle by the logo of the non-B

 

[03HiYoSilver]

I just took off a B and put a non-B on but unfortunately recycled the old already.

Both tires are 805 lbs with same load rating. Both have the LR-B

I don't see a B in a circle by the logo of the non-B

This does get confusing, this will help... the Heavier Load Rated Tire will have Three Plys as seen here:

https://www.denniskirk.com/michelin/rear-pilot-road-3-180-55zr-17-blackwall-tire.p543975.prd/543975.sku

Michelin Rear Pilot Road 3 180/55ZR/17

Capacities and Construction:

Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 805 lbs./42 PSI

Load Range: B

Bias or Radial Ply: Radial

Tread Plies/Material: 3 Polyamide/1 Aramid

Sidewall Plies/Material: 3 Polyamide

DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes

Tube or Tubeless: Tubeless

Michelin Rear Pilot Road 3 180/55ZR/17

https://www.denniskirk.com/michelin/rear-pilot-road-3-180-55zr-17-blackwall-tire.p543975.prd/543975.sku

Capacities and Construction:

Load Capacity/Inflation Pressure: 805 lbs./42 PSI

Load Range: B

Bias or Radial Ply: Radial

Tread Plies/Material: 2 Polyamide/1 Aramid

Sidewall Plies/Material: 2 Polyamide

DOT Approved for Road Use: Yes

Tube or Tubeless: Tubeless

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[RiderX]

As far as how you can tell visually (to the OP), it appears in RacinRay's picture, it is the B to the left of the LR-B. I don't have that on my non B.

 

[redneckj]

My pr3 has a "U" next to the LR B.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Does Michelin list tire carcass construction on the sidewall like Bridgestone? Compare number of plies and you have the answer.

Worn out 023GT Rear shown for reference...

--G

 

[youngbuck]

So guys I hate to change subject but is the PR3 the best tire to run on the FJR and which is better the B or non-B?

 

[TheZsdad]

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