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Thanks ChuckH, I will bear that in mind, I can't stand earplugs.Did we meet in Ourway, Colorado?
I always wonder if the favorable impression of trying a new tire brand/model/size is more a reflection of replacing a worn, squared-off tire with fresh rubber than an actual improvement in the tire. I don't doubt for a moment the PR4's are great tires, but coming off worn Pirelli's/Avon's/Metzeler's/Dunlop's/Shinko's, shouldn't they be?
From a recent article I read, the standard front and GT fronts are identical. It is only the rear GT that has different composition.I still have a set of PR2s on my B1100. I'm nearing the end on the rear and will probably just go with the standard.
The Dunlops that came with my '12 Griso failed inspection after less than 6,500 miles. I replaced them with Michelin PR3s.Today I'm replacing those with PR4s. Here's what the PR3s look like at 17,000 miles.About half the 10,500 miles I put on the PR3s was touring solo. The rest was moderate back road exploration.The front still had tread, the back was getting thin in the middle. Handling dry was as good as the OEM RoadSmarts, wet was noticeably better.
I'm about to order a new rear, for the 98 EV, the Metzler on at the moment is correct size but it rubs on the driveshaft tube (barely)The pilot 4 doesn't seem to be available in 140/80 17", so I'm looking at a Pilot 3 or this one.http://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/michelin-anakee-3-rear-tire.html How does that price look?