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« on: September 15, 2015, 01:56:22 pm »
My current Michelin Pilot Road 3s are worn down and won't make the next MoT so I'm looking for a new set.

I'm minded to replace with the same as I've been happy with them for the 2k miles I've done (I bought the bike used), probably from GS Motorcyles Tyres Mobile (from Reading).

Should I be considering anything else?
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2015, 02:23:29 pm »
Pilot Road 4's, I have them on both my K13 GT and my Kwak Versy's 1000. Nothing but praise but cannot confirm high mileage potential as too early.

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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2015, 04:10:00 pm »
I have said this several times in different threads. Don't discount Avon Storm 2 Ultras they give good mileage and have good grip in wet and dry. I found the PR3s to be squirmy over white lines in the wet.
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« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2015, 04:58:23 pm »
mmm - food for thoughts, even thought im only a fair weather, sunday afternoon rider

i'll get some comparative quotes
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« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2015, 06:47:04 pm »
Before I sold my K13GT I had PR3s which lasted a good 8000miles. They were followed by the PR4s. Again an excellent tyre in both dry and wet conditions (didn't experience any squirming over white lines over and above what white lines normally present as a hazard in the wet). However, the PR4s only lasted 6000miles. As already stated, very grippy tyres, but presumably a softer compound on the PR4s??
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2015, 07:13:33 pm »
Quote from: Steve F on September 15, 2015, 06:47:04 pm
(didn't experience any squirming over white lines over and above what white lines normally present as a hazard in the wet)
I think what you've just said here Steve is that you do experience squirming over white lines, but it seems to be acceptable to you.
I don't get squirming over white lines with Avon Storm 2 Ultras.
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« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2015, 10:02:16 pm »
Just to be clear Rae, yes, regardless of tyre brand, I have experienced a slight 'squirming' when travelling over painted thick reflective white lines (ie those that are noticeably thick and raised when riding over/across them) in the wet. Doubtless not helped by the fact that when contoured, these erfin lines/markings do present a real hazard! Heaven help when I encounter the suicidal 'armadillos' that councils are raving about to protect the other VRUs......cyclists!
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2015, 07:21:44 am »
My money will go to Pirelli for Angel GT this time.
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2015, 08:45:45 am »
Quote from: Costas on September 16, 2015, 07:21:44 am
My money will go to Pirelli for Angel GT this time.
The Pirelli Angels will be my next tyre to try.
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2015, 10:39:57 am »
Another vote for Pirelli Angel GT,s, won't have anything else on the bike, superb in wet and dry ,2 trackdays done and 3000 miles and they hardly look worn.
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2015, 04:08:54 pm »
One of my IAM group guys have been given a set of Pirelli Angel GTs to try and he says an amazing transformation. He's only done 500 miles so far and will be interested to see what sort of mileage they do.
Has anyone had the Pirelli Angel GT's and what sort of mileage did you get?
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2015, 05:13:14 pm »
well having booked in with GS Motorcycles in Reading (who have changed their tariff and now charge extra for the mobile service), it seems the PR3s are hard to get so I've gone for PR4s at £302 ride in/ride out.  I may have been able to get them cheaper elsewhere but:
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2015, 07:12:32 pm »
My got the prices are amazingly high there. Pr4 are 290 euros and Pirelli angel at 330 in between are all other manufactures here. Replacement includes fitting balancing coffee and a coupon for 10percent discount on next visit.
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2015, 07:45:14 pm »
Quote from: raesewell on September 16, 2015, 04:08:54 pm
One of my IAM group guys have been given a set of Pirelli Angel GTs to try and he says an amazing transformation. He's only done 500 miles so far and will be interested to see what sort of mileage they do.
Has anyone had the Pirelli Angel GT's and what sort of mileage did you get?

GT A on a K1300S:
- 7,600 miles from the rear
- 6,300 from the front

And fab handling compared to the few other tyres I've tried. I'll be going back to a GT A front next time (from a PR4), even though I suspect the PR4 will last longer.
I favour feel over longevity!
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Re: replacement tyres
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2015, 08:11:56 pm »
I don't think there is a GT A front I thought it was only a GT A rear. I am willing to be enlightened.
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