Michelin PR2's

[TMUS]

I called Michelin today, took a while but talked to the MC division. I asked the time frame for the release of the PR2's, he said that they are saying now "sometime in the 4th quarter", had no more he could tell me. I have 8400 miles on the 020's not to wear bars yet, hope to make it to the end of riding season, no trips scheduled, but hate to have to worry about the condition of the tires. :banghead:

 

[Bones]

The guys at Motorace told me (in person) that PR2's were expected to be "on the ground" in the US in September and would go out to dealers as soon after as possible.

For anyone interested, Dave had a few sets of PR's left (six sets plus an extra rear were left when I got mine). Check eBay if you're interested.

 

[Landon]

I emailed him monday and Dave said he was out of rears.

 

[Janman]

So whats the difference between the PR's and the PR2's.

 

[st1300r]

2's have 2 different compounds. Harder in the center and softer on the sides.
Supposedly better stick and wear. Actually 3 different compounds are used if you consider the front and rear as a set.

 

[st1300r]

Regarding your message:
Looking for US source of pilot road2.
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The Michelin Pilot Road 2 tire will be available in very limited quantities in the U.S. beginning in September. The supply should improve in the spring of 2008.


If your questions have not been answered to your satisfaction, please call me at 1-800-847-3435 (toll-free) between 8:30AM and 6:00PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday.


Sincerely,
Michelin North America
Consumer Relations

 

[Austin city limits]

So whats the difference between the PR's and the PR2's.

The #2's don't supposedly make as much noise going down the road as the originals...

 

[sandman]

HEY DAVE, ME TOO!

I need a PR front. :Chair1:


Gordon

 

[Austin city limits]

Pricing is from SWMoto

For my BMW which happen to have the exact size tires front and back of a FJR,,, the Pilot Road "2" for a pair will cost me $300...

The Pirelli Diablo Stradas which so far have been the longest mileage tire I can find for this BMW will run me $ 240...

Are the Pilot Roads worth $60 more???

 

[sandman]

Sorry Dave,

I needed a front tire desperately and motorace.com doesn't think enough of pilot roads to even list them on their site. Other sites list the tires and show them out of stock. The same message about being delivered to local dealers is up there and the same Michelin tire choices haven't changed like the site hasn't been updated for a month or more.

I sent 2 emails using the "contact us" address and still have received no reply. I'm sorry but I can't do business like that. I appreciate site supporters and try to give them business when possible but I can't ride on treadless tires.

I found an original Rear Pilot Road at motosport.com and I was able to find a new front Pilot Road2 at motorcyclesuperstore.com.

Rant Over!


Gordon

 

[billxp]

MotoRace sells the Pilot Roads through their Ebay Store MotoRace Closeouts

I just picked up my 3rd set from them without any hassles.

 

[Carl_T]

They aren't the Pilot Road2 though Billy

 

[billxp]

They aren't the Pilot Road2 though Billy

I knew that I really did.

The PR2's will have to wait their turn. Price and availability is what made up my mind.

I'll be needing new rubber soon after next weekend and like to have the new rubber way before its needed.

 

[Carl_T]

I'm hoping to Dodge that one until spring.