Which is the tyre with the best grip?...

[Big-B]

The Pilot Power works great they just won't last as long as the Pilot Road or Road 2 tires. Best grip by far of the Michelin tires I have run, probably not as good as the 2CT.

I prefer the Pilot Road to the PR2. I have had the rear PR2 move in moderate corners on dry and wet roads. Gave me pretty good scare in the rain last night on a nothing corner. Not sure why my experience is so different than most with the PR2. I'll probably go back to the PR after the PR2's are worn out.

If you just want the tire to stick and traction is the priority over mileage go with the Pilot Power.

If you're looking for mileage, for the rear expect 3,500 miles on the PPower, 5K+ on the PR, and 10K+ on the PR2. For the fronts PP - 7K, PR almost 10K and the PR2 10K+. I usually use one front tire to two rear tires. I haven't actually worn out a pair of PR2 tires yet to know what my personal mileage is. I ride 15-20K miles per year so its nice to get a little better mileage. Lot of commuting wearing out the middle of the tire, just what the PR2 is supposed to be good for.

If I rode < 5K miles a year and it was primarily back roads and twisties I would probably go with the Pilot Power.

Brian

 

[Cosmin]

QUOTE (Big-B @ Jun 18 2009, 04:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Pilot Power works great they just won't last as long as the Pilot Road or Road 2 tires. Best grip by far of the Michelin tires I have run, probably not as good as the 2CT.
I prefer the Pilot Road to the PR2. I have had the rear PR2 move in moderate corners on dry and wet roads. Gave me pretty good scare in the rain last night on a nothing corner. Not sure why my experience is so different than most with the PR2. I'll probably go back to the PR after the PR2's are worn out.

If you just want the tire to stick and traction is the priority over mileage go with the Pilot Power.

If you're looking for mileage, for the rear expect 3,500 miles on the PPower, 5K+ on the PR, and 10K+ on the PR2. For the fronts PP - 7K, PR almost 10K and the PR2 10K+. I usually use one front tire to two rear tires. I haven't actually worn out a pair of PR2 tires yet to know what my personal mileage is. I ride 15-20K miles per year so its nice to get a little better mileage. Lot of commuting wearing out the middle of the tire, just what the PR2 is supposed to be good for.

If I rode < 5K miles a year and it was primarily back roads and twisties I would probably go with the Pilot Power.

Brian
Thanks a lot.

 

[Cosmin]

Thanks to everyone for your replies, I have a clear idea about different tyre brands and models behaviour on FJR. Anyway it's obvious that for the same tyre opinions might be different based on load of the bike, riding style or even tyre manufacturing date (of course a new tyre kept in a wharehouse a long period of time will lose the rubber elasticity and the road behaviour will be low).

Nobody replied about the "classic" Bridgestone BT020, any feedback on grip and lifetime?

Thanks.

 

[griffithds]

Avon Storms are the best handling tire I've ever had on a bike. If you are after milage, the Avon Storms are the worst tire I've ever had on a bike. I am curently running the PR2's and have 4,500 miles on them. Slight squaring off of the rear,and slight wear just left of center on the front are the tire conditions at this time. I should have no problem getting at least 10,000 miles out of the PR2's. I am running the "B" version and got them from Durby Cycle for $304 a set delivered to your door,.

 

[colin]

Thanks to everyone for your replies, I have a clear idea about different tyre brands and models behaviour on FJR. Anyway it's obvious that for the same tyre opinions might be different based on load of the bike, riding style or even tyre manufacturing date (of course a new tyre kept in a wharehouse a long period of time will lose the rubber elasticity and the road behaviour will be low).
Nobody replied about the "classic" Bridgestone BT020, any feedback on grip and lifetime?

Thanks.

020 is a bit old.... i'm sure if you do some searching, you'll find mostly less than favorable reviews here....

 

[jjsC6]

A friend of mine who also owns an FJR and I both run nothing but Avon Storms. I ran three sets of the Metzeler Z6's first, but never really was in love with them, but they actually got good mileage for me.

The Avons give us 5-6,000 miles on the rear, and about 10,000 on front. They stick well and have a very smooth progression to their handling. I run some 100 mph sweepers where I frequently drag the pegs. I found that with the Storms, it was amazing how much easier it was to run another 5mph through the same turns because they transitioned so well.

 

[GPRIDER]

A friend of mine who also owns an FJR and I both run nothing but Avon Storms. I ran three sets of the Metzeler Z6's first, but never really was in love with them, but they actually got good mileage for me.
The Avons give us 5-6,000 miles on the rear, and about 10,000 on front. They stick well and have a very smooth progression to their handling. I run some 100 mph sweepers where I frequently drag the pegs. I found that with the Storms, it was amazing how much easier it was to run another 5mph through the same turns because they transitioned so well.

Here, here! :clapping: That's exactly how I feel about them. I guess I've had good luck with them. Some haven't. Trying the PR2's now. Don't turn in quite as good as the storms, but a nice grippy long lasting tire.

GP

 

[Espia4ci]

The Avons are superior to any tire in terms of handling. They are a little pricey and probably don't last as long, but the confidence and smooth ride they offer is worth it to me.

 

[Fastfar]

Storms are good, Azaros were good too, both last 5K, Metz M3 Sportecs are similar, also good, last me 5K, Metz sux, 'stones sux, just trying out the PR2's, like em so far. Had a two wheel drift in some sand on Sutter Creek Rd. and almost lowsided, but the PR2's hooked up immediately as I exited the sand and I rode it out, so I'm a fan as of now...also they look to be lasting me in excess of my 5K average tire life...YRMV

 

[850rdstr]

QUOTE (Big-B @ Jun 18 2009, 06:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Pilot Power works great they just won't last as long as the Pilot Road or Road 2 tires. Best grip by far of the Michelin tires I have run, probably not as good as the 2CT.
I prefer the Pilot Road to the PR2. I have had the rear PR2 move in moderate corners on dry and wet roads. Gave me pretty good scare in the rain last night on a nothing corner. Not sure why my experience is so different than most with the PR2. I'll probably go back to the PR after the PR2's are worn out.

If you just want the tire to stick and traction is the priority over mileage go with the Pilot Power.

If you're looking for mileage, for the rear expect 3,500 miles on the PPower, 5K+ on the PR, and 10K+ on the PR2. For the fronts PP - 7K, PR almost 10K and the PR2 10K+. I usually use one front tire to two rear tires. I haven't actually worn out a pair of PR2 tires yet to know what my personal mileage is. I ride 15-20K miles per year so its nice to get a little better mileage. Lot of commuting wearing out the middle of the tire, just what the PR2 is supposed to be good for.

If I rode < 5K miles a year and it was primarily back roads and twisties I would probably go with the Pilot Power.

Brian
I too prefer the PR to the PR2. Your <5k recommendation almost describes me-think I'll give the PPs a shot since Iam buying a set every season anyway.