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Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - Cormanus - 06-19-2015
(06-18-2015, 10:36 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: The PR3 club is getting quite exclusive, at least here on OZ. On placing an order today for replacement of my worn PR3s I was told that I could have a rear tyre that was in stock at another dealer, but the front was not available. I asked how long the wait would be for an order. The reply, "Not available, as in PR3s are no longer being distributed by Michelin Australia". Interesting, but surely not I thought. I then went to the Michelin Australia website to find that for the PR3s size availability and other information has been removed.
Unless I can find a set, front and rear, in stock outside of Sydney I will have to look at another tyre choice. Not good as I really did like those PR3s.
Cheers
That's very bad news indeed.
Pterodactyl, just out of interest I tried to order a tyre from Amazon and got all excited when it said it offered free shipping. When I got to the checkout, it told me it wasn't available for shipping to my address. Didn't pursue it, but I assume that means they won't ship to Australia.
Neither of the OEM tyres is now available in OZ. The size of the wheels on this bike may well cause us folks down under problems in the future.
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - the Ferret - 06-19-2015
Cormanus, you can't walk into a Honda dealer and order oem tires by part number?
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - Cormanus - 06-19-2015
Good question, Ferret. I've not tried, but I suspect dealers can only get what's available in OZ. I'll try to remember to ask when I'm next at the dealers.
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - the Ferret - 06-19-2015
I would think they would be considered hard parts and would have to be made a ailable, however I'd rather find a source for PR3's.
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - redbirds_imp - 06-19-2015
This New Zealand site has the PR3's listed. Much closer to home for you.
http://www.motozone.co.nz/products/tyres/road-tyres/michelin-2/michelin-pilot-road-3-sport-touring-tyre.aspx
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - Pterodactyl_imp - 06-19-2015
Thanks 'Birds.
Cheers
AUD629 or USD489. Excluding shipping. Mmmmmm.
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - Cormanus - 06-19-2015
Not cheap. Wonder whether they'll continue to import them to NZ and not Aus or whether they're running down the stock?
(06-19-2015, 08:37 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: I would think they would be considered hard parts and would have to be made a ailable, however I'd rather find a source for PR3's.
Yes, me too.
I'll have a chat with the dealer next time I'm passing.
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - flynrider - 06-19-2015
(06-18-2015, 10:36 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: The PR3 club is getting quite exclusive, at least here on OZ. On placing an order today for replacement of my worn PR3s I was told that I could have a rear tyre that was in stock at another dealer, but the front was not available. I asked how long the wait would be for an order. The reply, "Not available, as in PR3s are no longer being distributed by Michelin Australia". Interesting, but surely not I thought. I then went to the Michelin Australia website to find that for the PR3s size availability and other information has been removed.
Unless I can find a set, front and rear, in stock outside of Sydney I will have to look at another tyre choice. Not good as I really did like those PR3s.
Cheers
That's bizarre. Michelin PR3s are one of the best selling sport/touring tires in the world. I could see them dropping an obscure type, but a popular tire like the PR3? That is very odd.
I suppose you could always fall back on the BT45s if there aren't any available radials in your size.
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - redbirds_imp - 06-19-2015
You Aussie lads should have bought the PR3's while at the rally and taken them home in garment bags as carry on luggage.
Told the TSA agents they're rubber suit washers.
RE: Michelin Pilot Road 3s...I joined the club - Pterodactyl_imp - 06-19-2015
Pirelli Angel GTs available locally, fitted and balanced at AUD594. That is the 110/80 and 160/60.
(06-19-2015, 10:50 AM)Flynrider_imp Wrote:(06-18-2015, 10:36 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: The PR3 club is getting quite exclusive, at least here on OZ. On placing an order today for replacement of my worn PR3s I was told that I could have a rear tyre that was in stock at another dealer, but the front was not available. I asked how long the wait would be for an order. The reply, "Not available, as in PR3s are no longer being distributed by Michelin Australia". Interesting, but surely not I thought. I then went to the Michelin Australia website to find that for the PR3s size availability and other information has been removed.
Unless I can find a set, front and rear, in stock outside of Sydney I will have to look at another tyre choice. Not good as I really did like those PR3s.
Cheers
That's bizarre. Michelin PR3s are one of the best selling sport/touring tires in the world. I could see them dropping an obscure type, but a popular tire like the PR3? That is very odd.
I suppose you could always fall back on the BT45s if there aren't any available radials in your size.
Odd indeed. Maybe clearing stock in a limited market to concentrate on fewer and newer products. I don't think I will bother Emailing Michelin to find out
. Cheers