I can't for the life of me figure out how Rob gets so many miles out of tires......
Rod,
I'm running the Pilot Road 2s. You know how I ride. I have about 6,500 on the rear and 8,000 on the front. There is at least a couple thousand miles left on them.
The smoother of a rider you are, the longer your tires last. I know slow guys on the street that get crappy mileage. I know fast guys on the stree that get crappy mieage. SO it is not about how fast you ride.
If you are smooth with the throttle and brakes... You will wear a set of tires nice and even for tons of miles.
--Funny how some guys think bragging about how few miles they get out of a set of tires is cool -- All it does is let those that have it figured out know that you have little control and that your suspension is probably set up wrong.
--Also funny how those same guys brag about bad gas mileage.
I put a set of these on my motard and couldn't be happier. I went a bit narrower and higher than stock so if you shake the bars it vibrates like a bicycle but no wobbles when gassing over bumps, gravel, etc. Good in the rain also.
I had Pirelli Diablos before that I was very happy with but my tire guy sells Michelin so when tires wear out it's something from there.
I picked these specifically over some of the more sport tires in the line as the Husky is pretty light and can't go that fast so a 150 mph tire is overkill. The dual compound is real icing on the cake for me as the bike does see some long distance travel that's straight up.
Got 12,600 out of my Road2ct. about 2k miles was with a passenger maybe closer to 2500 miles. Very happy with the tire, and got them based on this thread after reading robs report.
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Originally Posted by nd4spdbh
ROB what do you normally run the road 2ct's at? front and rear.
As usual, it depends on what I intend to do. For normal (for me anyway) riding and commuting I usually ran the no number Roads at 29 to 31 PSI front and 30 to 34 PSI rear. The 2ct's can go a couple PSI higher in the front and still retain good feel. The colder the day is the lower the pressure, it takes more carcass flex to keep the tread hot enough to not surprise you in a tight situation.
I know I'll get some flak on values this low, but having put over 500,000 miles on Michelin radials without a hiccup I'd say they've withstood the test of time (mileage). BTW, running them at placard values changes their feel significantly to the point of making them feel as if they were made of a rubber / granite mix: compliance and roadholding seem compromised, and the feedback is reduced to practically indiscernable from the seeming direct connection to the brain they show at lower pressures. If these numbers make you nervous start closer to the placard values and drop them a couple PSI every other day until they are to your liking. Every rider has a different feel, and what works for me may not work for others.
THESE NUMBERS ARE ONLY APPLICABLE FOR THE MICHELIN PILOT ROAD AND ROAD 2 / 2 CT TIRES. IF YOU ARE RUNNING AN INFERIOR BRAND (MOST OF THEM ARE) YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN.
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Absolutely, depending on how long it lasts considering my 105 mile a day commute. The confidence in corners isn't quite what gumball slicks give, but they are the best street tires I've run (Haven't, and won't, run Pilot Powers). Remember I live on a twisty road.
Rob
What don't you like about the Pilot Powers. Does that apply to the Pilot Power 2CT as well
Power 2ct isn't the best wearing tire i've had. Went out yesterday and now the threads are showing through the rubber. That tire only made 10k Kms. I guess I'll try the road2 now. Hopefully it last longer.
I was just in the garage this morning and checked the milage on the Road II's on my 919. A little over 9800 and counting. It looks like I can easily get another 2000-3000 out of the rear.
only at ~ 4800-5k miles and my rear Pilot Road 2 has hit the wear bars in the mid left and right side... the center and extreme edges are good but the middle bulk is worn down... guess the almost 100% tight twisty riding and general hooligan nature will wear em out fast ahha.
they are worn down right in the section of the tire where your comming out of a turn, not leaned as far over and are getting on the gas hard lol.
Don't want to derail...but anybody used a Dunlop Qualifier front yet? I just bought one, haven't installed it yet.
I was thinking about mileage....but I said, heck I got a 2000 RC with 7,000 miles on it so mileage obviously isn't a big concern. I'll opt for grip and it will still last me two years
Any opinions on this tire?
JohnnyB
Been through 2 rears and on the third. Replaced the front about 3500 miles ago and that's the only reason I put another one on(plus I got it from Iron Pony for $109). Not recommended. Sticks just fine, but not getting any wear at all. 3500 to 4500 on the rear and will probably have to replace the front in another 1000. I'm probably not real easy on it, but seeing what is being talked about on here, it sounds like a no brainer on the Michelins. Don't understand the dislike for the Pilot Powers though. Have never heard anything but praise for them as well
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