Michelin Pilot Road or Avon Storm tires?

[K Rider]

I get 12K miles out of the PR2's on a 04' K1200GT . I haven't tried the Storm 2's, but I seriously doubt they can equal the mileage of the PR2's.

John B.

[bomber]

I really Lke the PR 2's I have on my Triumph,but they are pricey

This is true, measured by the price it takes to get them  . . . measured by some sort of cost per mile, my PR2 set is within a couple of hundred miles of being chearper than a PR set . . . . .  they also handle better for me . . . . .

[MrMoto]

PR2s

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[crispiegee1]

PR2s

The same conclusion has been reached over at http://www.yzf600r.com. Join if you haven't yet. You won't regret it for the amount of info and help available from the members.

Tell 'em MrMoto sent ya!

Great suggestion - I'm actually already a member, but I hadn't thought of checking there, since I am fairly loyal to this group. But, since you suggested it, I just went and checked it out. You're right: PR2's have incredibly positive feedback.

[HipGnosis]

measured by some sort of cost per mile, my PR2 set is within a couple of hundred miles of being chearper than a PR set . . . . .  they also handle better for me . . . . .

You can also factor in the cost of having tires mounted, unless you do it yourself.  Even then, your time is worth something.

For the budget minded there's the Dunlop RoadSmart (the rear gets better reviews than the front).

[tor]

My wife and I both had PR2's on our St1300's. At about 5000 or so miles the tires (worst in the back) got so flats-potted and cupped that they became unbearable to ride on. The howling sound in the corners was just incredible, and I could feel it in the bike.  We ended up taking them off at about 5500 miles.

If you slab a lot, I would not recommend it. i.e they didn't work for us.

[Dutch]

If you slab a lot, I would not recommend it. i.e they didn't work for us.

What pressures were you using?

[tor]

  What pressures were you using?

42 psi, front and back, on both bikes.

[FJRmgm]

My wife and I both had PR2's on our St1300's. At about 5000 or so miles the tires (worst in the back) got so flats-potted and cupped that they became unbearable to ride on. The howling sound in the corners was just incredible, and I could feel it in the bike.  We ended up taking them off at about 5500 miles.

If you slab a lot, I would not recommend it. i.e they didn't work for us.

Tor - that looks like either a tire balance or air pressure problem to me.

[tor]

Tor - that looks like either a tire balance or air pressure problem to me.

Its just that my wife's tire looked the same way. (also an ST1300)  . Her's was howling just as bad as mine was. We both keep the tires at 42 psi. They were bought at the same time and from the same place.....

[jeepinbanditrider]

I'm running Avon Storms right now on my FJR and really like them especially in the well.......rain    I do notice they get a little squirrelly on really cold mornings till they get some heat in them.  

I ran PR1s on my ex-wife's SV650 for a while and really liked them but IMO the performed on the same level as the Shinko Ravens I ran on that same bike but for more money lol.

I haven't ran PR2s yet but have heard good things about them here and on other MC boards.

[Justin]

Its just that my wife's tire looked the same way. (also an ST1300)  . Her's was howling just as bad as mine was. We both keep the tires at 42 psi. They were bought at the same time and from the same place.....

That is really weird wear, and weird it happened on both bikes.

[Canuck]

I've used Storms and PR2's on my Bandit, and the PR2's got almost 50% higher mileage.

[Dunewar]

What's the difference between the Pilot road 2 and the Pilot Power? I'm not doing much miles anymore since the advent of a company car and a todler to put in the back of the company car, so I don't really care about mileage.
I'm running a bridgestone BT021on my ZR-7s right now, but I want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Never again am I going to use such a bad tire

Especially the front slides like crazy as soon as it's moist or wet. I really don't feel safe on that tire. And i'm not the only one apparently. On the dutch motor-forum, a lot of people are complaining, and a few have lost their front-end in the rain without any prior warning, just like that, with of  course dramatic results...

[jeepinbanditrider]

What's the difference between the Pilot road 2 and the Pilot Power? I'm not doing much miles anymore since the advent of a company car and a todler to put in the back of the company car, so I don't really care about mileage.
I'm running a bridgestone BT021on my ZR-7s right now, but I want to get rid of it as soon as possible. Never again am I going to use such a bad tire

Especially the front slides like crazy as soon as it's moist or wet. I really don't feel safe on that tire. And i'm not the only one apparently. On the dutch motor-forum, a lot of people are complaining, and a few have lost their front-end in the rain without any prior warning, just like that, with of  course dramatic results...

The Pilot Power is a sport riding tire where the Pilot Road is a dual compound Sport Touring tire.

[Justin]

The Pilot Power is a sport riding tire where the Pilot Road is a dual compound Sport Touring tire.

The new Pilot Power 2ct is a dual compound as well. Here's a chart showing where both tires fall on the scale.

[Dunewar]

The new Pilot Power 2ct is a dual compound as well. Here's a chart showing where both tires fall on the scale.

But will I be able to get enough heat in the pilot powers on my ZR-7s, or should I stick to the pilot road 2's?

[tigertom1965]

That is an old list. Just go here http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/index.cfm?event=pilotroad2 and you will see the new list.
Or look at my attachment.  

[Jes_VFR]

Well I've been running the storms on my VFR and been happy with them.
I've ridden a couple of other bikes with PR2's and not been incredibly impressed. They are a quality tire, but I still felt more confident on my storms.

Add in the that storms cost me a lot less than the PR2 and lasted plenty long for me, I would have said bet the storms.

But with the new storm's out, I'd have to take another look.
I'd also consider the pirelli angel

[Justin]

But will I be able to get enough heat in the pilot powers on my ZR-7s, or should I stick to the pilot road 2's?

The Pilot Powers will warm up a lot better than the Roads. I run a Pilot Power 2ct on my front and a Pilot Road 2ct on the rear. The Power is much stickier than the Road that I run on the back where I don't mind a bit of slipping in the cold.