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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ropjohns on October 19, 2013, 06:50:43 AM

Title: Mix and match
Post by: ropjohns on October 19, 2013, 06:50:43 AM: What's the consensus on having a different front and rear tire on the bike? No no???
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: gPink on October 19, 2013, 07:07:43 AM: No issues with my PR3 front and Angel rear.
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: Conrad on October 19, 2013, 07:09:00 AM: I'm running a PR2 on the front and an Angel GT on the rear and it's working great so far. I have my free Angel GT for the front once the PR2 wears out.
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: Rhino on October 19, 2013, 08:12:34 AM: I love PR3's but got a great deal on a set of PR2's. Front and rear did not wear out at the same time so I've put some miles with them mixed up. Currently have PR3 rear and PR2 front.
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: ropjohns on October 19, 2013, 09:34:44 AM: Ok thanks. My back tire always wears out before my front (surprise surprise) so I still have the Bridgestone that came stock on the front and just ordered a PR2 for the back
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: tweeter55 on October 19, 2013, 09:46:03 AM: That right wrist tends to wear them out, doesn't it?
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: Tarheelbob on October 19, 2013, 09:47:24 AM: No issues with my PR3 rear and my Pirelli Angel front.
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: gPink on October 19, 2013, 09:58:56 AM: Quote from: ropjohns on October 19, 2013, 09:34:44 AM
Ok thanks. My back tire always wears out before my front (surprise surprise) so I still have the Bridgestone that came stock on the front and just ordered a PR2 for the back
Bite the bullet and get the stone off the front. Did you order a 50 or 55 rear?
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: maxtog on October 19, 2013, 10:42:53 AM: Quote from: gPink on October 19, 2013, 09:58:56 AM
Bite the bullet and get the stone off the front.

I would agree.

I still have the stock front and rear, but when one wears out first, I am going to replace both with PR2/3 at the same time. I have spent enough time with the stock stuff. Plus, my time is worth money; if I am going through the effort of taking it to the dealer, I would attempt to get whatever other services I could cram in there at the same time, even if it costs more money. Having to arrange a way to get back and there, possibly removing the canyons (for other service), waiting, the risk of them damaging something each time, etc.... less trips are better.

That said, I don't think, theoretically, there should be any issue with mixing brands/models of front/rear tires on a motorcycle for typical street use. It would be good to keep it similar for warmup, stickiness, and such, though.
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: Son of Pappy on October 19, 2013, 12:54:29 PM: Car tire is OK on the rear but stay with a MC tire on the front. Come winter time go with a siped, studed tire.
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: VirginiaJim on October 19, 2013, 01:05:50 PM: :censored: ! Beat me to it....
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: ropjohns on October 19, 2013, 08:12:35 PM: Quote from: gPink on October 19, 2013, 09:58:56 AM
Bite the bullet and get the stone off the front. Did you order a 50 or 55 rear?

I got the 55 rear. Will replace the front when I get back from the mountains.
Title: Re: Mix and match
Post by: charles r on October 21, 2013, 01:30:29 AM: Quote from: ropjohns on October 19, 2013, 09:34:44 AM
Ok thanks. My back tire always wears out before my front (surprise surprise) so I still have the Bridgestone that came stock on the front and just ordered a PR2 for the back

I'm very easy on my front tire... So my typical setup is Pilot Power 2CT in front, and a Pilot Road 2 (or 3) in the rear. With this, I usually have to replace them at the same time.