Author Topic: Tire Poll - what tire do you prefer? (Read 6383 times)

lolife · « **on:** August 30, 2011, 04:32:13 AM »

Someone suggested I turn the tire thread I started into a poll. I started one. I know there are other options on tires & if I need to add an option let me know & I will...if I can.

jjsC6 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2011, 05:53:58 AM »

In fairness, most of us probably have not run all the tires in the poll, but I voted for the PR2 in the '55 size. I've run the PR2-'55 as well, and the stock tire. The '55 is fantastic, and it's a very noticeable improvement over the '50 to me.

lolife · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:24:28 AM »

Agreed. I should have asked what tire may be your next tire purchase.

roger dodger · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:35:32 AM »

180/55 PR3!

So Cal Joe · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:06:33 AM »

180/55 Bridgestone 023 rear and 023 front

sherob · « **Reply #5 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:03:06 AM »

I've run the Stones, PR2 50's, and Avon Storm II's... now running Angel ST 50's, which are my faves so far. I guess I'll try the PR3 55's next.

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #6 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:08:59 AM »

I voted for the Angel /50s, but only because I havent run the 55s-yet. I have run the old Stradas, wore em out, tried the PR2s (50s) based on forum recomendation, didnt hate em like the stones, but not near as confidence inspiring as the Stadas, the Angels have performed the best for me and all of my riding styles, commute, mountain twisties, track time, range time, and 2 up. I hear we have a dry rain here in WA State, so I guess my not wet riding doesnt count

But, I will say they really work good on the moist stuff.

stevewfl · « **Reply #7 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:18:09 AM »

yet another tire thread, and i voted

Son of Pappy · « **Reply #8 on:** August 30, 2011, 09:24:21 AM »

Quote from: stevewfl on August 30, 2011, 09:18:09 AM

yet another tire thread, and i voted

I recall a promise to try out a set of Angels if they made a 55? You'll be converted, I'm confident.

stevewfl · « **Reply #9 on:** August 30, 2011, 10:13:05 AM »

Quote from: Son of Pappy on August 30, 2011, 09:24:21 AM

I recall a promise to try out a set of Angels if they made a 55? You'll be converted, I'm confident.

Yea and coming from someone else that leans to the limit thats a powerful statement. Last set of tires I bought the PR3's in the 55's (tires that turn) was because they were easier to get. Now I see the PR3 55's are sold out everywhere.

My next set I hope are the Angels, I really want to try a set now that they make 55. Really doubt I'll be "sold" though, perhaps maybe a tie of doesn't matter which tires?

I can't beleive the PR3's performance, I'd do track days on those tires in a heartbeat they're so sticky!

Rhino · « **Reply #10 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:14:22 AM »

Quote from: stevewfl on August 30, 2011, 10:13:05 AM

I can't beleive the PR3's performance, I'd do track days on those tires in a heartbeat they're so sticky!

So far the PR3's are the best on wear for me. How do them make them sticky and wear well at the same time? Maybe KIPASS is helping them somehow.

OregonLAN · « **Reply #11 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:09:06 PM »

I got 4000 miles out of my stockers and I replaced them with some used stockers that I picked up cheap, so I have nothing to compare them to.

ZG · « **Reply #12 on:** August 30, 2011, 07:50:50 PM »

I love tire threads...

stevewfl · « **Reply #13 on:** August 30, 2011, 08:08:43 PM »

Quote from: ZG on August 30, 2011, 07:50:50 PM

I love tire threads...

+1 me toooooooooo, almost as much as oil threads

vortex2 · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2011, 06:34:05 AM »

I have used pr2's and will probably get some 3's soon, but I am pretty happy with Dunlop Road Smarts for tread life/sticky combo.

lather · « **Reply #15 on:** August 31, 2011, 03:01:55 PM »

Shinko Raven rear and Michilen Pilot Road (no 2 no 3) will be my next purchase. The PR2 gives slightly better value than the Shinko due to the longer life but I just don't want to cope with the poor grip and handling any more so its back to the Raven. The Raven front has lasted well and outhandles the PR2, equal to the Angel, but it cupped badly by about 10,000. Still 2mm left at center tread with 11,333. I have been getting 16, 17 thousand miles with the Pilot Road classic (no 2 no 3) on my VFR so I will give it try on the C14.

overthehill · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2011, 07:32:34 PM »

Quote from: stevewfl on August 30, 2011, 10:13:05 AM

Yea and coming from someone else that leans to the limit thats a powerful statement. Last set of tires I bought the PR3's in the 55's (tires that turn) was because they were easier to get. Now I see the PR3 55's are sold out everywhere.

My next set I hope are the Angels, I really want to try a set now that they make 55. Really doubt I'll be "sold" though, perhaps maybe a tie of doesn't matter which tires?

I can't beleive the PR3's performance, I'd do track days on those tires in a heartbeat they're so sticky!

stevewfl, I can't keep up. I love the PR2 55's. Now I have to love something else. Oh well, keep the info coming.

CigarSki® · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2011, 08:18:17 PM »

PR3s, that is until the PR4 or something better comes along.

Rudy · « **Reply #18 on:** September 01, 2011, 08:21:22 AM »

Metzeler Z8 Interact with a 190/55 rear. Love em.

lolife · « **Reply #19 on:** September 01, 2011, 06:22:33 PM »

My Angels arrived today. I'll get them mounted Saturday & scuff 'em up on Monday. I can't wait.

Quote from: Rudy on September 01, 2011, 08:21:22 AM

Metzeler Z8 Interact with a 190/55 rear. Love em.

I'd love for you to give more info on the Metzler's when you wear them out. I've had Metzler ME880s in the past on a cruiser & I thought they were the best tires around. I got 18,000 miles out of a set one time.

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