Michelin Pilot Road 3/4 Specs

[markyates]

This is probably an old one, but for the K1300S what would be the recommended weight/load rear fitment in PR3 or PR4, ie "B" for the PR3 or "GT" for the PR4, or standard for either?
Hope that makes sense.

The bike is used for all rider/pillion/load combinations.

Thanks
Mark

[Phmode]

Plain old standard for the S! Fabulous tyre, amazing wet grip on a par with dry grip, total confidence all round. May never ride on anything else.

PR2 is just as good and cheaper if you can find a pair!

PR3 now discontinued for K13S, so it isPR4 for you!

[markyates]

OK cool thank you.

Forgot to mention the bike had near-enough new PR3s on when I picked her up two weeks ago, so that's good.
The rear has "LR B" marked on it in 1cm high letters, does that actually make it the "B" version?

[Costas]

Yes that is the marking for BMW version.

[drumwrecker]

My rear PR4 needs replacing after 9500 miles.
It managed two Old Gits Picos trips.

[markyates]

What version were you using? Phmode (Brian?) seems happy with the standard type, but I have the type B for heavier bikes which Costas says is the "BMW" version. Michelin are no help for the K1300S as they only seem to recommend sports tyres....

[drumwrecker]

I think it is standard.
It is 75w says Michelin 2CT.
Cost me £144 fitted to a loose wheel last September so I didn't get two Old Gits trips out of it.

[black-k1]

My rear PR4 needs replacing after 9500 miles.
It managed two Old Gits Picos trips.

You can’t have been trying hard enough Ron. :-) I got 6500 miles out of my last PR4 which included this year’s trip to the Picos.

I’m currently trying the PR4 GT on my K1300S. I did have a couple of issues with my first PR4 where I could feel it moving at the extremes when cornering. Nothing dangerous just not confidence inspiring for that last 10%. The Michelin rep explained that the PR4s have sideways that are softer than previous PR3 and PR2s so suggested adding a couple of extra PSI. This resolved the movement issue but the PR4 GT is designed for slightly heavier bikes and has stiffer sidewalls so shouldn’t need the extra PSI. (Or BAR given BMWs are German!)

[Elite Evil]

My rear PR4 needs replacing after 9500 miles.
It managed two Old Gits Picos trips.

You can’t have been trying hard enough Ron. :-) I got 6500 miles out of my last PR4 which included this year’s trip to the Picos.

I got 5000 out my PR4 on the 12 and it was a good job the plod didn't stop me on the way to the garage. 

[drumwrecker]

I'm fairly gentle on the throttle when accelerating and it appears to be paying dividends.
By the way the PR4 is the same price this year, the GT is £5 more on the pre VAT price.
That's from Bob's Tyres at Stevenage.
I go there as they are all motorcyclists as well as trusted by many.

[markyates]

So, the gist I get from all of this is, on the K1300S at least, it's what tyre you like the feel of, as much as any particular tech or safety thing... especially as Michelin would rather sell you a sports tyre.
Anyway my bike feels OK with the B version. I may try the standard one next to see what it's like.

[Bullet]

I have been a fan of the PR4s since they came out and have been fitted to the GTR, Busa, Crosstourer and FJRs. Great for the heavier bikes and un beatable in my opinion in the wet.
My only concern is how they will fair on the k1300s, as the busa suffered what i can only describe as feathering on the outer walls due to harder cornering, they only lasted 4k and got squared off pretty quick.
I have Metzeler Sportec on at the moment and they don't seem to be wearing out, great in the dry like most tyres, but yet to be caught out in the wet. Not as though i want to test them as there is a fair bit of solid rubber touching the ground without any sips, so likely to 'give' quite easily. But PR4s will be put on when i can wear these out !

[Costas]

And if you change to the new ROADTECH R01 then you see what a new technology silicon based tyre can do. They are not as sporty as (the best imho Angel) but are so far the best tyre ever tried .

[OxMan]

Not a RoadSmart 2 Costas?

[Phmode]

I have been a fan of the PR4s since they came out and have been fitted to the GTR, Busa, Crosstourer and FJRs. Great for the heavier bikes and un beatable in my opinion in the wet.
My only concern is how they will fair on the k1300s, as the busa suffered what i can only describe as feathering on the outer walls due to harder cornering, they only lasted 4k and got squared off pretty quick.
I have Metzeler Sportec on at the moment and they don't seem to be wearing out, great in the dry like most tyres, but yet to be caught out in the wet. Not as though i want to test them as there is a fair bit of solid rubber touching the ground without any sips, so likely to 'give' quite easily. But PR4s will be put on when i can wear these out !

You shouldn't get feathering but you might get tramlining over longitudinal broken tarmac! Many have reported this. It shouldn't be a worry but it p's me off!