11-12-2014, 09:38 PM
(11-12-2014, 01:10 PM)Pterodactyl_imp Wrote: Ferret, you're right there. Buying 18s for the CB in Oz is not that easy. A fat wallet can overcome any difficulty of course, but mine is on a diet. Retirement does that. To me at least.
Michelin has been good for me. I'm very happy with the Pilot Road 3s that I fitted earlier this year. Not standard size though (110/80/18F and 160/60/18R). I've now put 12200kms (~7600miles) on them. Also a little on the expensive side. Wear is even and no flat spots, or cupping. It's hard to say how long they have got left but I would guess another 3/4000kms. I use most of the front and rear, not often to the pegs but certainly my boot toes touch down on a regular basis. So, in summary, good even wear with reasonable life and the expense might ultimately be justified. Most importantly though they feel good on the bike. Hard to describe how exactly. They react to gravel bits, cats eyes and sticks on the road, especially in corners, by sort of sliding off, instead of "bumping" off, kind of softer. The first time that occurred it gave me a surprise but they return to good grip surely and quickly. Totally different to the Dunlops and Bridgestones that were set one and two on the CB. It may have to do with the profile. At this stage I would buy another set when the time comes, if available at a reasonable price.
Cheers
I think the few of us who have installed the PR3's have had the same feeling on these tires. I have 4000miles and look for wear, they still look like new. Basically no warm up and they eat up any imperfection in the road with a stable feel, you never get the feeling there going to slide out like the original tires on tar strips or painted lines.