Tyre recommendations

Discussion in 'General 1000RR Discussion' started by Gripper, Jan 16, 2014.

  1. Jimbo Vills

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    Eden palace Kent?
     
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    These things are important ken.... Very important!
     
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    Had the 2CT and loved it but it is the budget of the power range so think the power 3 is the top Michelin in that range but never tried it, heard it has better middle wear over the 2CT and better grip all-round. I am on the Pirelli DRC for fast dry weather and trackdays but will be putting on PR3's or 4's for general road use and touring later this year.

    I am expecting to become a big fan of the Pilot roads from everyone else's experience. Can't go wrong with a tyre that everyone likes ;)
     
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    Radhuny, Lowfield St

    Severe case of the trots last time I went in the Eden, but had spent all night in the Stagedoor
     
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    ha... not my area, been in Eden years ago as Lisa's family are dartford, was always decent tbh, but not been since they strted doing buffet on sunday? wtf :(

    not tried that one, will give it a bash!
     
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    pirelli diablo s/c s1 front s2 rear get hot instant straight out the blocks.good for road and track but not many miles
     
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    Bridgestone BT16 Pro's always found them to be good!
     
  8. sinewave

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    I ran PR3's for a while and agree totally with all the above comments, you'll not find a better all round road tyre IMHO.
    Love the tread pattern to!

    Michelin PR3.jpg

    I only swapped out for Pirelli Rosa Corsa's because I don't do many miles at all on the road and wanted the stickiest tyre going that didn't need tyre warmers and was more compliment at the rear.
    This was my only complaint of the PR3 and it has to be said any other similar designed tyre in that due to their stiffer construction they are harsher than soft sports tyres, nothing major or uncomfortable just something I can notice.
    Plus the fact that the Pirelli also won the Performance Bikes Top Tyre Test of 2013 also had a hand in my decision.
    I also went up to a 55 series rear for better turn in and handling which I can recommend highly over the standard 50 series Honda use.
    If I did bigger miles though it would be PR3's all day long.

    Pirelli Rosa Corsa 4.jpg
     

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    As some on here will testify PR3's for me, fantastic tyre.
     
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    metzeler racetec k3s amazing grip quick warm up downside you only get about 4 or 5 months out of them
     

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