rb
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Post by rb on Jul 15, 2019 21:07:09 GMT
That is staggering how much mileage you have got from them!
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Post by geoffbot on Jul 16, 2019 17:52:05 GMT
Ordered pilot road 4s
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Post by dangermouse on Jul 16, 2019 18:53:26 GMT
Presumably you got a good deal hence the PR4s over the PR5s? They're still very good tyres, you get about 10% less mileage than the PR5 - but still expect 7K+ out the rear. They are astonishing in the wet have plenty of dry grip - the only thing I have against PR4s is the front is a bit vague if you push them hard (too much tread) but they are by no means vague in "normal" conditions, a very, very good road tyre.
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Post by dangermouse on Jul 16, 2019 19:01:39 GMT
Well, my bike finally gets its new boots tomorrow (just in time for a wet trackday on Saturday!) - I weighed up the options, ummed and arrred - then thought "F**k the EU!" and bought another set of Avons! :LOL:
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Post by geoffbot on Jul 16, 2019 20:55:59 GMT
Presumably you got a good deal hence the PR4s over the PR5s? They're still very good tyres, you get about 10% less mileage than the PR5 - but still expect 7K+ out the rear. They are astonishing in the wet have plenty of dry grip - the only thing I have against PR4s is the front is a bit vague if you push them hard (too much tread) but they are by no means vague in "normal" conditions, a very, very good road tyre. Dunno - ordered what they could get quickly!
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Post by exuptoy on Jul 17, 2019 16:16:17 GMT
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Post by geoffbot on Jul 19, 2019 6:14:54 GMT
Went for pilot road 4s - fitting Saturday
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Post by X Plane on Jul 20, 2019 10:02:12 GMT
Went for pilot road 4s - fitting Saturday They will do over twice the distance that the original S20’s do. Great tyre but heavy and not for any serious racing / racers. They will feel a tad vaguer, more so the front, when pushed on deep in the dry. Be great for lasting and real long tour trip especially if it rains a lot. Now, I’d advise to, check that the Chain and Sprocket are still good.
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Post by geoffbot on Jul 21, 2019 7:05:30 GMT
Went for pilot road 4s - fitting Saturday They will do over twice the distance that the original S20’s do. Great tyre but heavy and not for any serious racing / racers. They will feel a tad vaguer, more so the front, when pushed on deep in the dry. Be great for lasting and real long tour trip especially if it rains a lot. Now, I’d advise to, check that the Chain and Sprocket are still good. Yeah I'll check the chain and sproket in 2k miles at 12k service - can't afford it right now!
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Post by X Plane on Jul 21, 2019 8:22:08 GMT
They will do over twice the distance that the original S20’s do. Great tyre but heavy and not for any serious racing / racers. They will feel a tad vaguer, more so the front, when pushed on deep in the dry. Be great for lasting and real long tour trip especially if it rains a lot. Now, I’d advise to, check that the Chain and Sprocket are still good. Yeah I'll check the chain and sproket in 2k miles at 12k service - can't afford it right now! 👍 The front Sprocket wears and hooks and the positive push / drive / riding of the bike creeps slowly degrades. New spark plugs at 12k miles helps keep her singing along to.
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Post by geoffbot on Jul 21, 2019 14:52:31 GMT
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Post by dangermouse on Jul 22, 2019 19:19:23 GMT
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Post by geoffbot on Jul 22, 2019 21:32:49 GMT
They looks like Avons...
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Post by dangermouse on Jul 23, 2019 23:53:10 GMT
Yep, that's coz they are. Why spend an extra 30% cash to gain a 1 or 2% advatage that 99.9% of riders couldn't take advantage of anyway? I love my Avons - great grip wet or dry - a set of tyres for the price of a rear Michelin. Kerching - thank you very much!
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Post by geoffbot on Jul 24, 2019 6:25:06 GMT
Yep, that's coz they are. Why spend an extra 30% cash to gain a 1 or 2% advatage that 99.9% of riders couldn't take advantage of anyway? I love my Avons - great grip wet or dry - a set of tyres for the price of a rear Michelin. Kerching - thank you very much! Oh deffo. I'm gonna try em next
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