Sounds like it's time to stock up on a few sets of PR2s...
Good combo. It saves a little cash also.
I had cords showing on the left side of my rear PR2 on my ST1300, I do not use these tires anymore.
Yes. I've worn the sides out before the center on every DC tire I've tried (021, PR2, PR3, Storm), on the ST13 and several lighter bikes. I find I am inclined to change, in most cases, before I've worn the tire fully to the indicator bars as the profile becomes significantly uneven in the first inch of the transition to the softer compound. This, in addition to the scalloping, negatively affects the contact patch and I begin to experience unpredictable traction characteristics while lifting the bike up through corner exits (transitioning from soft to hard compound) under significant throttle. The lack of decent performance oriented single compound tires available for the ST13 was one of the reasons I sold it. I'm going back to single compound Pirelli Angel ST's when this set of PR3's is done.
I got 9500 miles out of the PR2 (front) and 8600 miles out of the PR2 rear tire before switching to the PR3. I loved the handling of the PR3 but with the same bike and similar roads found the PR3 starting to show wear on both sides of the tire (front and back)and losing some of its road handling (noticeable wobble in the turns) after 7000 miles. The dealer recommended I switch to the Pirelli Angel GT and predicted I would get at least 9000 miles out of them. Only 1500 miles on the Pirelli tires to-date, but so far they are handling well and showing very little wear. I've always been a fan of Michelin tires, but my experience with the PR3 is that the improved handling, especially on wet roads, resulted in having to replace the tires quicker than I expected. I have no strong opinions formed on the Pirelli tires yet, but no complaints either.
PR3 was totaly worn at 7000 miles and cupping badly----I am a happy Darksider now and intend to stay there
I rode a couple of rear PR3s past 9000 miles before punctures required replacement. I never actually wore out a PR3 yet due to foreign object damage. This last combo of a PR3 front and 2 rear is working extremely well for me. 12,200 miles and 2/32" left to go out back. Rear tire is wearing well albeit a bit noisy when leaned over. I felt the 3s would give 10 to 15% more mileage than the 2's but as I said I can't speak from actually wearing out a 3.
As many have said here before, sometimes a bad batch of tires get turned out that last 1/2 or less than that of other batches. I find that to be the case with all brands---some worse about it than others.
That price is installed. I think he said something like $320 per set.$400-----HAHA-- not for this guy
That sounds about right. As I said earlier in this thread I was going with another combo of a PR3 front and a PR2 rear but several online sites were on of stock on one or the other but my dealer's supplier listed them in stock and I placed an order for the set. However the 3 front turned out to be back ordered in the USA with availability not until mid to late December. I needed tires and went back to BS 023s. I guess I'll have to let others be the first to try the 4s.
That's not bad at all! If he's removing the wheels off the bike for you, that's cheap!$400-----HAHA-- not for this guy
^ this.
, repaired a recent puncture, but it is practically shot and not worth taking a chance riding in wet weather. I'm hoping I just got a tire from a bad batch and this next PR3 will live up to my expectations.
