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What will your NEXT set of tires be?

Michelin Pilot Road 2/Pilot Road 3
78 (67.8%)
Pirelli Angel
17 (14.8%)
Avon Storm 2
2 (1.7%)
Bridgestone BT-023
7 (6.1%)
Other (Note in post below please!)
11 (9.6%)

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Offline TRBN

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Next set of Tires
« on: September 27, 2011, 10:44:55 AM »
Just curious about what your NEXT set of tires will be.  I think I got the more popular choices above, but if I missed your upcoming tire selection, please post it for everyones curiosity....

Aaron
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Offline Rhino

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2011, 10:46:00 AM »
Love my PR3's and will replace with same when the time comes.
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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2011, 11:03:54 AM »
New set of Angel '55s sitting in the shop ;D
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Offline DenverC-14

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 11:35:02 AM »
PR3
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Offline Jeremy Mitchell

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2011, 11:42:04 AM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on September 27, 2011, 11:03:54 AM
New set of Angel '55s sitting in the shop ;D

How long does a rear Angel last on your bike?  My PR2 is right under 6,000 now, and it ready to retire.  I am kind of torn between the PR3 and Angel even though my PR2 has performed fine enough for my capabilities. I guess I just want to try something new to make sure I'm not missing out on the best rubber available for my bike.
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Offline TRBN

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2011, 12:04:30 PM »
I failed to mention my next set will be PR2 over the PR3.  Put the PR3 through a full 7500 mile test and have concluded the PR3 is not worth the extra money over the PR2.

Aaron
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Offline Jeremy Mitchell

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2011, 12:07:23 PM »
Quote from: TRBN on September 27, 2011, 12:04:30 PM
I failed to mention my next set will be PR2 over the PR3.  Put the PR3 through a full 7500 mile test and have concluded the PR3 is not worth the extra money over the PR2.

Aaron

Any wet weather riding? 
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Son of Pappy

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2011, 12:24:50 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on September 27, 2011, 11:42:04 AM
How long does a rear Angel last on your bike?  My PR2 is right under 6,000 now, and it ready to retire.  I am kind of torn between the PR3 and Angel even though my PR2 has performed fine enough for my capabilities. I guess I just want to try something new to make sure I'm not missing out on the best rubber available for my bike.
I've got about 11k on them know, getting close to time!  Last session at Pacific Raceways helped round em back up.
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Offline curly

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2011, 12:43:11 PM »
Other, will probably try Dunlop Roadsmarts next. Had a set on my Buell and they were really good.
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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2011, 12:47:17 PM »
Quote from: curly on September 27, 2011, 12:43:11 PM
Other, will probably try Dunlop Roadsmarts next. Had a set on my Buell and they were really good.

My bike had Roadsmarts on it, well a bald rear that was replaced after my test ride.  The front was ok, but I suspect the previous owner ran 36 psi because that tire was scalloped and had a small vibration.  That tire came off after my trip home even though it still had 50% or better tread left.
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Offline Jeremy Mitchell

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #10 on: September 27, 2011, 12:48:49 PM »
Quote from: Son of Pappy on September 27, 2011, 12:24:50 PM
I've got about 11k on them know, getting close to time!  Last session at Pacific Raceways helped round em back up.

Wow!  I wish I could get close to that, but it is so fun shredding them up.   ;D
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Offline cablebandit

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2011, 01:22:04 PM »
Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on September 27, 2011, 12:07:23 PM
Any wet weather riding?

Probably not.  The 3 sticks like glue in the wet.  The 2 has a tendency to step out here and there.
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Offline jimmymac

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2011, 03:33:54 PM »
Just bought a pair of 023's from Chapperell.
The $240 for the pair sealed the deal. 8)
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Offline gonzosc1

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2011, 03:35:08 PM »
I may try the 023 rear for the next one.
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Offline jimmymac

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #14 on: September 27, 2011, 05:55:05 PM »
Two tires for the price of one?
Hell yeah! 8)
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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #15 on: September 27, 2011, 06:01:18 PM »
Quote from: cablebandit on September 27, 2011, 01:22:04 PM
Probably not.  The 3 sticks like glue in the wet.  The 2 has a tendency to step out here and there.

My PR2 can make wet roads pretty "exciting" at times.   And by exciting I mean check my pants after a nice "step out" exciting.   ;D  I am a pretty heavy handed rider though, so that doesn't help when the road isn't in the best condition.
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Offline Yerdaddy

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #16 on: September 27, 2011, 06:35:04 PM »
I think I'll try the pr3s next, had the pr2s on the bike when I got it and liked them but when those wore out I decided to try the contimotions. I won't do them again unless I'm really strapped for cash. They did ok on a 1000 mile road trip in the rain but don't feel very stable at speeds above the limit.
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Offline C14THUNDER

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #17 on: September 27, 2011, 06:40:33 PM »
I have had the OEM and the PR2 and PR3.  My favorites are the SHINKO VERGE 011.
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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #18 on: September 27, 2011, 06:43:53 PM »
Quote from: C14THUNDER on September 27, 2011, 06:40:33 PM
I have had the OEM and the PR2 and PR3.  My favorites are the SHINKO VERGE 011.

Did you get more than 3000 miles out of the rear?
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Offline ZG

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Re: Next set of Tires
« Reply #19 on: September 27, 2011, 08:20:25 PM »
No complaints with my PR3's, I'd buy them again...
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