Holy Crap SteveWFL was right!

[Jeremy Mitchell]

I put my new 190/55 PR2 on today and I have to give it to SteveWFL.......... this is a great tire.  Turn in is noticebly quicker than the Shinko Raven and the 190/50 PR2.  I only got to ride about 30 miles and am completely impressed, I have found my tire to stick with as long as I get decent mileage out of it.  I ended up getting about 6300 miles (completely shagged) out of the Raven which was a little more than the PR2 that it replaced.  Thanks for hyping the 55 Steve!

[Pokey]

I just ordered some Pirelli Angels today, however I almost pulled on the PR2's. I still am very impressed with the Dunlop Roadsmarts, I have almost 8k on them with probably another 1k "very safely" left. So why did I opt for the Angels....cause Cap'n Bob endorses them!!!!

[jjsC6]

Thanks for the report Jeremy.  I'll probably switch to 55's in a month or so.

[Jeremy Mitchell]

I just ordered some Pirelli Angels today, however I almost pulled on the PR2's. I still am very impressed with the Dunlop Roadsmarts, I have almost 8k on them with probably another 1k "very safely" left. So why did I opt for the Angels....cause Cap'n Bob endorses them!!!!

Cap'n Bob also endorses Yamaha since KiPass hated him, so are you gonna trade for an FJR? 

[Pokey]

Cap'n Bob also endorses Yamaha since KiPass hated him, so are you gonna trade for an FJR? 

Ummmmmmm...........NO.

[DaveO]

180/55 would be better choice IMO .
Weighs less and costs less.

[So Cal Joe]

I have the 180/55 on my brcause the dealer didn't have the 190 when I needed a rear tire, it seems to work great so far

[PH14]

I just ordered some Pirelli Angels today, however I almost pulled on the PR2's. I still am very impressed with the Dunlop Roadsmarts, I have almost 8k on them with probably another 1k "very safely" left. So why did I opt for the Angels....cause Cap'n Bob endorses them!!!!

I got the Angels before Winter since I heard they worked better in the cold than other tires. I rode them all Winter in Pennsylvania and loved them. I'm loving them even more now that it's warm.

[koval68]

I just ordered some Pirelli Angels today, however I almost pulled on the PR2's. I still am very impressed with the Dunlop Roadsmarts, I have almost 8k on them with probably another 1k "very safely" left. So why did I opt for the Angels....cause Cap'n Bob endorses them!!!!

Brian! I was told by my supplier that Angels in 190/55 are available now and he will have them in the next couple of weeks.
Go with 55's if you can, maybe change your order if you have that option.

[Pynikal]

so for us guys with ABS/TRAC would this be a wise choice to switch tire sizes?
i know on a car it will mess with the ABS/TRAC ECUs, and i would assume that it would do the same on a bike......right?

[Bob]

Cap'n Bob also endorses Yamaha since KiPass hated him, so are you gonna trade for an FJR? 

Correction. Bob just happens to own and ride an FJR. He doesn't endorse any particular motorcycle. Since peoples taste's, fit and needs vary from person to person. He feels that only the perspective buyer/owner can know what is right for them! He does in fact recommend many bikes including the C14 and FJR. But not any full fledged endorsement, since people have different needs and tastes that might and do differ from what his may be! 

Don't you just love how he posted that like a third person!   

[mkorn]

Glad you added the last line ... cause i was/did comment.   

[Pokey]

Brian! I was told by my supplier that Angels in 190/55 are available now and he will have them in the next couple of weeks.
Go with 55's if you can, maybe change your order if you have that option.

I ordered them yesterday from Competition accesories, it seems they have already shipped. What is the advantage of going with the 55's?

[JetJock]

What is the advantage of going with the 55's?

That's what I'm wondering.

[koval68]

I ordered them yesterday from Competition accesories, it seems they have already shipped. What is the advantage of going with the 55's?

That's what I'm wondering.

Quicker steering, more contact patch at full lean. At the present time I have 190/50 Angels on my bike but as soon as the need arises for new rubbers I am going with 190/55s.

[JetJock]

It's probably a HUGE mistake to tell Steve he's right about something. Plus, that means now he'll need to buy a 4XL size helmet.   

Just saying . . .

[Bob]

It's probably a HUGE mistake to tell Steve he's right about something. Plus, that means now he'll need to buy a 4XL size helmet.   

Just saying . . .

I wanted to say that, but i figured that even a broken clock is right twice a day. So why not let him have his fun! 

[Bob]

Quicker steering, more contact patch at full lean. At the present time I have 190/50 Angels on my bike but as soon as the need arises for new rubbers I am going with 190/55s.

IMO, You seem to do OK on the 50's! 

[B.D.F.]

There ya' go Bob, fixed it up for ya'.

Brian

Correction. Bob just happens to own and ride an FJR. He doesn't endorse any particular motorcycle but does find his cane fits a Fudger better and a Snuggie looks better flapping behind of of those things. Since peoples taste's, fit and needs vary from person to person. He feels that only the perspective buyer/owner can know what is right for them! He does in fact recommend many bikes including the C14 and FJR. But not any full fledged endorsement, since people have different needs and tastes that might and do differ from what his may be! 

Don't you just love how he posted that like a third person!   

[B.D.F.]

The contact patch area will stay the same given the same bike weight (gross) and tire pressure. Only reducing the tire pressure or increasing the weight on the tire will increase the contact patch size.

I am not even going to comment on the 'need arising for new rubbers'.

Brian

Quicker steering, more contact patch at full lean. At the present time I have 190/50 Angels on my bike but as soon as the need arises for new rubbers I am going with 190/55s.