New Metzeler Tires Z8

[FJRski_2007]

And it appears that https://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt023.html also has a GT version for FJR.

And Bridgestone does indicate on their web site that for FJR, you should use GT (BT023 GT).

 

[SkooterG]

And it appears that https://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt023.html also has a GT version for FJR.

And Bridgestone does indicate on their web site that for FJR, you should use GT (BT023 GT).

Correct.

If you do some nosing around the forum you will see all this has been discussed ad naseum. You will also find photos of what a 'B' and non-'B' PR2 rear looks like so you will know you got shipped the one you ordered. (Folks have been shipped the wrong tire before) Those same photos will show the difference in the two tires - the addition of belts for the 'B' spec.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Here's some PR2's:

https://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/tire/product.jsp?skuId=543611&store=&catId=&productId=p543611&leafCatId=&mmyId=

"Tread Plies/Material: 2 Polyamide/1 Aramid

Sidewall Plies/Material: 2 Polyamide "

B Spec https://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/tire/product.jsp?skuId=543510&store=&catId=&productId=p543510&leafCatId=&mmyId=

"Tread Plies/Material: 3 Polyamide/1 Aramid

Sidewall Plies/Material: 3 Polyamide "

 

[FJRski_2007]

Thanks for the links. I wonder how the PR 3 will workout for FJR riders.

Time will tell.

 

[03HiYoSilver]

Thanks for the links. I wonder how the PR 3 will workout for FJR riders.

Time will tell.

Just the same as the PR2's but with a little extra Siping Cuts...not that much of a difference from an already fantastic tire.

 

[Ignacio]

The "B" version of these will be available in July.

https://www.michelinm...vent=pilotroad3

July...really?

I wonder what that does to the PR3 B spec rear that's been sitting on my garage shelf for two weeks now? :huh:

 

[FJRski_2007]

No!!!where did you get them?

 

[SkooterG]

The "B" version of these will be available in July.

https://www.michelinm...vent=pilotroad3

July...really?

I wonder what that does to the PR3 B spec rear that's been sitting on my garage shelf for two weeks now? :huh:

That makes it a 'pre-production test prototype' that will burst into flames at the most inopportune time!

 

[Ignacio]

No!!!where did you get them?

The Tire Fairy delivered them.

And I confirmed the B stamp was present at the request of the person that had them delivered. I think they came from Southwest Moto...something about being out of B spec PR2's.

That makes it a 'pre-production test prototype' that will burst into flames at the most inopportune time!

Like Night 10 of the IBR as you're going into Canada (for the third time) to score that tasty 12,000 point uber-bonus that puts you solidly in the Top 5?

 

[SkooterG]

The Tire Fairy delivered them.

Cool piccie! You da man! Wish I could join the festivities? So who's the crazy mofo that is trying out an un-tested tire during an IBR?

That makes it a 'pre-production test prototype' that will burst into flames at the most inopportune time!

Like Night 10 of the IBR as you're going into Canada (for the third time) to score that tasty 12,000 point uber-bonus that puts you solidly in the Top 5?

Exactly!

 

[Ignacio]

So who's the crazy mofo that is trying out an un-tested tire during an IBR?

You mean like the significant number of riders that tried PR2's for the first time in the '09...or maybe one set before?

Sorry, but I'll presume the confidentiality of those riders coming to my place unless they choose to post a picture up on my blog while they're here...flipping you off course because you're not riding this year.

 

[Good2Go]

The Tire Fairy delivered them.

Cool piccie! You da man!

+100 Ig's hospitality is much appreciated.

But he needs a new avatar...