Just remember it is now "PR4" AND "PR4-GT". Two different tires but in the same family. The GT variant has stronger sidewalls and higher load capacity, and it is what is "recommended" for our model (although both will certainly work).
Just remember it is now "PR4" AND "PR4-GT". Two different tires but in the same family. The GT variant has stronger sidewalls and higher load capacity, and it is what is "recommended" for our model (although both will certainly work).Didn't know that thanks for the heads up. I am going to check to see which ones I'm running currently, I'm super happy with them and that is rare for me.
Why do you say the GT has a higher load capacity when the literature states they both have the same Load Index? 73 for the 190/50, and 75 for the 190/55.
I bought my bike with the normal PR4's about 3 months ago, and there has not been any problems with them. I've done about 3500 miles with them, and they still seem good. Pointless spending R 3200.00 (About $210) on replacing tyres that are brand new, just because it is not the GT version.
Come October, I'll be replacing them with PR4 GT's. I intend on doing a lot of riding the next 5x months... The current fitted tyres should be tired by then...
Cool, you will be able to offer a good comparison of the two on our bike.
The later addition to the Roadsmart RangeI guess it's all academic until they start to offer them here in the U.S. (I can't find any online.)
I have just read a report in Motorcycle Sport & Leisure and it seems that the Dunlop RS3 could well be the tyre of choice over Angel Gts and PR4s, improved longevity better grip in both wet and dry
Is anyone using them on their GTR/Connie yet ?
I guess it's all academic until they start to offer them here in the U.S. (I can't find any online.)
Awaiting comparison reports here for mileage (I'll convert the Kilometers to miles if need be) and traction wet and dry from our GTR friends across the pond.
The GT was specifically designed for heavier bikes like ours.You forgot to add: when ridden fully-loaded most of the time . So the choice is not that clear. He he. The GT is harder to install (wheel damage), rides harder, is more expensive, and offers no advantage if you mostly ride solo, like many of us. Plus the load rating of the regular PR4 is plenty even if you ride loaded. I'd only consider it if I rode a considerable amount of time with a passenger, and fast. But always solo, no need for a GT at all IMO, but to each his own. Remember both tire and bike manufacturer assume sport-touring bikes (especially the RT) always ride 2-up. By the way, my '14 RT came with regular tires, and nothing has changed.
You forgot to add: when ridden fully-loaded most of the time .
So the choice is not that clear.
GT is harder to install (wheel damage),
rides harder,
is more expensive, and offers no advantage if you mostly ride solo, like many of us.
So if the theory of its operation holdsThe only theory here is if you're within the tire's load rating capacity, you're fine. And a solo rider even with luggage, is WELL WITHIN those limits, so no worries. By the way, the new RT is only around 70 lbs heavier than our bikes (616 vs 688), and NOBODY weighs that much. On the contrary: Have you seen the size of most touring riders/passengers? In fact, THAT is the whole reason of coming up with such tire: most touring folks EXCEEDED the GVWR of their bikes, and in order to sell more bikes, bike manufacturers needed such a tire to increase it. And that's exactly what happened. I used to own a 2014 RT, and coincidentally, it's exactly the same bike, but now magically has a cargo capacity of over 100 lbs more, all thanks to the beefier tire. Make your own conclusions . And finally, you don't want a brick of a tire if pushing the bike in the twisties, so for me, I wouldn't put a GT even if it lasted 10 times longer. I'm WELL WITHIN the load rating of my tires. In fact, even with my 125-lb wife (and my 165) and luggage, I'd be well within them. So I suggest folks who ride mostly solo and like to push their bikes, do a bit of homework and run some numbers, rather than just believing the marketing .
By the way, the new RT is only around 70 lbs heavier than our bikes (616 vs 688),......Huh?
Signing off this thread.
finally, you don't want a brick of a tire if pushing the bike in the twisties, so for me, I wouldn't put a GT even if it lasted 10 times longer.
The GT is harder to install (wheel damage)
And finally, you don't want a brick of a tire if pushing the bike in the twisties, so for me, I wouldn't put a GT even if it lasted 10 times longer.
It was easy for me as well. Remove wheel. Take to tire guy. Install wheel. Best $20 I ever spent.