I just put on a set of 023's. (Non GT) So I will try to keep up on how they do for me.
So far with one day long ride I have no complaints. I was leading a noob out for her first long day on her new bike, so it was not too aggressive for a good test.
This will be my fifth set of tires. So for mileage comparison, here's what I have:
1st set:
Oem Metzlers probably could have gotten about 7k, but got a razor blade in the rear. Front cupped, but maybe 9k could have been possible.
2nd set:
Pr2's For the most part an excellent tire for wear and handling. Had 12k when rear when replaced poss another 1k left in center. replaced before 21/2 week crosscountry trip. Cupped in front maybe another 2k possible
3rd set:
Pr2's: Got 12k out of these tires before replacing for yet another long distance interstate run. same wear as above set
----- had 3-4 times when the front slide out on me with the PR2's Only happened with the bike loaded on the tail. No issues with just myself, but just didn't feel all that confident on the really twisty roads when the bike was leaning a good bit.
4th set:
Pirelli Angel's: By the the best tire for me so far. I never felt more confident in the turns. Tires were sure footed in heavy twisties with considerable lean on a loaded bike. Loved the tire, but the rear was showing cord at 8k. Front had very mild cupping, but otherwise still maybe 1-2k remaining.
Now I am trying the 023's to see what kind of mileage I can get out of them. I commute with the FJR, so mileage is the main issue for me. We'll see how it goes.
I believe the main source for the cupping front tires is the road crown here in Va. My commute includes 60 miles of highway, So my tires are slightly on edge riding on the hard and soft transition zones of the tires.
So far with one day long ride I have no complaints. I was leading a noob out for her first long day on her new bike, so it was not too aggressive for a good test.
This will be my fifth set of tires. So for mileage comparison, here's what I have:
1st set:
Oem Metzlers probably could have gotten about 7k, but got a razor blade in the rear. Front cupped, but maybe 9k could have been possible.
2nd set:
Pr2's For the most part an excellent tire for wear and handling. Had 12k when rear when replaced poss another 1k left in center. replaced before 21/2 week crosscountry trip. Cupped in front maybe another 2k possible
3rd set:
Pr2's: Got 12k out of these tires before replacing for yet another long distance interstate run. same wear as above set
----- had 3-4 times when the front slide out on me with the PR2's Only happened with the bike loaded on the tail. No issues with just myself, but just didn't feel all that confident on the really twisty roads when the bike was leaning a good bit.
4th set:
Pirelli Angel's: By the the best tire for me so far. I never felt more confident in the turns. Tires were sure footed in heavy twisties with considerable lean on a loaded bike. Loved the tire, but the rear was showing cord at 8k. Front had very mild cupping, but otherwise still maybe 1-2k remaining.
Now I am trying the 023's to see what kind of mileage I can get out of them. I commute with the FJR, so mileage is the main issue for me. We'll see how it goes.
I believe the main source for the cupping front tires is the road crown here in Va. My commute includes 60 miles of highway, So my tires are slightly on edge riding on the hard and soft transition zones of the tires.
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