I'm Scared to lean now...

[tchinkov]

I ride a lot, pretty much everyday and put 20,000+ a year on my bike so forking out over $500 every tire change gets old after a while!

Agree

I have to admit I like the feel of the PR4's better

And agree..  Less than 1mm chicken strip on these

[maxtog]

I've had 3 sets of them already. Well, 2 sets of the PR4 and one of the PR3.

Neither of those are the PR4GT, which is what he was recommending...

[tchinkov]

Neither of those are the PR4GT, which is what he was recommending...

Yeah The GT 'thingy' is important

[mikeb2411]

Neither of those are the PR4GT, which is what he was recommending...

You guys, come on now...just because I typed the PR4 and not the GT...really? To make you happy, I have had 1 set of PR3 GT's and 2 sets of PR4 GT's. Why would someone NOT put the GT on their bike? I guess maybe some do but I wonder why they wouldn't go GT? You guys and your details !!

[tchinkov]

OK 

Please tell me about the tire on the picture you posted. Is it really more worn on the edges than at the center?

[VirginiaJim]

Yeah The GT 'thingy' is important

GT = Good Tire ?

[tchinkov]

GT = Good Tire ?

Or maybe Great Tire?   

[maxtog]

You guys, come on now...just because I typed the PR4 and not the GT...really? To make you happy, I have had 1 set of PR3 GT's and 2 sets of PR4 GT's.

Michelin didn't make a Pilot Road GT model until the PR4

Why would someone NOT put the GT on their bike? I guess maybe some do but I wonder why they wouldn't go GT?

The GT variant was designed *specifically* for heavy sports-touring like the Concours 1400.  The C14 is heavy, even solo, and the extra support will help the tire keep the proper shape for longer tread life and better performance.  Yet some people believe that they don't need the extra sidewall rigidity because they only ride solo and should save the $19 in price and/or believe they will somehow get better performance out of the non-GT.

You guys and your details !!

God is in the details!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_devil_is_in_the_detail

[tchinkov]

The GT variant was designed *specifically* for heavy sports-touring like the Concours 1400.  The C14 is heavy, even solo, and the extra support will help the tire keep the proper shape for longer tread life and better performance.

+1

[connie14boy]

Michelin didn't make a Pilot Road GT model until the PR4

The GT variant was designed *specifically* for heavy sports-touring like the Concours 1400.  The C14 is heavy, even solo, and the extra support will help the tire keep the proper shape for longer tread life and better performance.  Yet some people believe that they don't need the extra sidewall rigidity because they only ride solo and should save the $19 in price and/or believe they will somehow get better performance out of the non-GT.

God is in the details!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_devil_is_in_the_detail

What I have found to be most important for the twisties and hi-speed sweepers is a rear tire PR4 with a 55 profile- no tire holds a better line and gets me a gigglin' in my helmet.

[Gigantor]

Tire threads are starting to look like oil threads, Geez C-14 owners have thousands of miles
on PR-2 - PR-4 with no issues.

I can't fault Michelin for their marketing campaign though and until Michelin puts out bulletin advising otherwise  PR-2 through
PR-4 tires are made for the C-14. I do not like the effort required to install the GT and the ride is much harsher according to those that tried them

[sailor_chic]

You guys, come on now...just because I typed the PR4 and not the GT...really? To make you happy, I have had 1 set of PR3 GT's and 2 sets of PR4 GT's. Why would someone NOT put the GT on their bike? I guess maybe some do but I wonder why they wouldn't go GT? You guys and your details !!

Mike, you know how it is around here. You need to say and type everything perfect. Thanks for your correction. Oh, by the way, you forgot a comma in your sentence too.

[Cold Streak]

You need to say and type everything perfect.

perfectly

 

[tchinkov]

What I have found to be most important for the twisties and hi-speed sweepers is a rear tire PR4 with a 55 profile- no tire holds a better line and gets me a gigglin' in my helmet.

+1 for the 55

[gPink]

perfectly

 

[mikeb2411]

Mike, you know how it is around here. You need to say and type everything perfect. Thanks for your correction. Oh, by the way, you forgot a comma in your sentence too.

LOL...sorry! Max, where were you when I forgot the comma?

[VirginiaJim]

Correct punktuation and speling appreciated...

[maxtog]

LOL...sorry! Max, where were you when I forgot the comma?

Sorry, but I am not a grammar nazi!  http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Grammar+Nazi

[2talltim]

You should (if you haven't yet) try Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT. The GT, not the regular. These are IMHO superior to any other available for the Connie.

This is a interesting pic you've posted. Is it just me seeing wrong or it is actually the sides of the tire worn more than the center?

Yes its worn on the edge, maybe not right on the edg but about 1in front the edge. That spot that looks like a wear bar on the shoulder of the tire wasn't a wear bar its the bottom of the tread. Here is a pic of what the tread should look like

[2talltim]

I'm currently running the Angel GT's. How do you like the B.S. T30's?

They feel geat, the front is wearing well but the rear worn out quick. The problem i was having with the angels was cupping of the front tire that went away with the T30. Id say bang for buck on the pair its about a even trade.  I might try the PR4 next after i mount another t30 rear and use up the front some more. All this is based on a heavy 300lb agressive rider.