Michelin PR2 or PR2B

[BlueFJRider]

Time for new shoes and I'm going to try the PR2s. I rarely ride two up, but sometimes loaded, and the bike may be considered loaded with just me on it at 230 big ones. Which are you guys running the regular PR2s or the PR2Bs?

I tried posting in recurring threads and the site wouldn't let me.

Thanks for your experience,

Brad

 

[JamesK]

Save your money, i'm around your weight, plus carry lots of stuff. I've been running the non-B type for countless sets of PR2s and never had a problem and get an ave of 8k miles out of the rear. If you ride smoother and are more gentle on the throttle you'll get more, like many others do.

 

[BlueFJRider]

Thanks for the quick reply James!

 

[Yambone]

2B or NOT 2B? That is the question.

This has kinda been covered in other posts, but there has got to be more from the FJRforum brain trust.

I hope more people post as they gain more experience on their PR2B tires. Reading the other thread, it seemed a lot of folks opted for the PR2B when Derbycycle had their sale. I've got fairly new Avon Storms on now, but this is the last time since I think I got about 5K on previous rear. Was getting 8-9K on the now discontinued Azaros. Will be swapping to the PR2 or PR2B next time, depending on the rank and file reports.

So to those that have switched from PR2 to the PR2B....

Any tire mounting issues with the 3-ply? Quality and balance appear as good as PR2?

Any performance / confidence difference on twisty roads?

Any noticable difference 2-up (or heavyweight) in performance / confidence?

And the Holy Grail: mileage?

Thanks, I will live vicariously thru your reports and thus profit from them.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Yam,

For myself the Regular PR2's have been fine. Those who ride 2 Up even find them fine with no problems.

Oddly enough, when I was reserching the B/extra ply version, it appeared to have just a little less tread depth than the Regular ones.

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...st&p=599812

https://www.fjrforum.com/forum//index.php?s...st&p=644936

 

[Yambone]

03**Silver,

Thanks, I didn't spot that first thread on my search and read. Very useful. Will probably go with the 'regulars' since likely easier to install for the DIY types. Some of those guys that recently bought in should be chirping in about that chore, I hope.

 

[Big-D]

I have purchased two sets of PRII's and have bought the "B" rear tire. Not having ridden on a non-B tire I can't compare the difference, if any. However, because the additional ply tire has only added $13 to the price, I feel safer on a stiffer sidewall in case of sudden air loss while heading down the highway.

I do know it's a ***** getting that B tire mounted on my manual machine, but I'm not going to deviate over a minimal amount of money. It's worth $13 to give me peace of mind, whether there is an actual improvement or not.

 

[07FJRSD]

I tried the B set before last got very poor results -5000 miles. Put on regulars for CFO last year have 3000 on so far and no sign of any wear yet.