Just wondering how ya'll experts think I did.
Just ordered the Pilot Road 3's for my M750, front and back. I changed from the stock 60 to a 120/70/17 for the front, and on a 5.5 wheel I just purchased from a forum member's M900 I went with the 180/55/17.
these tires are for conservative commuting in all weather, rain or shine, and to hopefully inspire confidence in my novice cornering/leaning skills.
Picked these after literally months of reading threads here. How did I do? thanks...
I have no first hand experience on these tires but wanted to add just a little advice. Remember to take it easy on new rubber. You need to gradually scuff them in. Don't go jumping into some corners to test them out until you get all that shiny release compound off. Most of all have fun.
[Dolph]
Got them on my M750 too (120/60 front and 160 rear) and I'm very satisfied so far.
2000 miles on it right now and nearly no wear. I'm commuting everyday (rain & cold weather in Paris....) and I must say that's the best choice ever. Was on Dunlop Roadsmart 2 before. The PR3s have much better grip on both wet and dry.
Wet performance is incredible, even with cold tires. The only downside is the front being a bit noisy at lower speeds but who cares?
That's interesting you mentioning that Heath; one of the reasons I went with em was Webbikeworld's review of them which stated they had practically zero mold release compound to wear off new out of the box. But I'm gonna seek out some gravely roads and scrub em in good anyway.
blocbull that sounds really fun, zipping around Paris on an M750... :)
I just got a set back in January and I also commute everyday. Previous tires were Pilot Power 2CTs and noticed the PR3s have a slower turn in, and like blocbul said, they're noisier at low speed. But who cares!
I thought it was weird at first getting the noise/vibration but looking at the tread pattern and X-sipes, well it's obvious. Got used to the turn in after the first 100 miles and I have about 2000 miles on them now.
The PP2CTs were great when I lived in VA because there were actual turns, twisties, exits, etc. I've since relocated to Miami where every single road is flat and boring and during the summer months, it rains every day.
I've already been caught in a couple downpours and the PR3s give you alot of confidence. It's a great tire for sure.
I run the Road 2's on my 620. They are more of a touring tire than a sport tire so you will have a less steep turn in. For me that was good, maybe not for others. The more vee profile tires I never felt like I had smooth control, it was always tip tip tip OH SHIT. But that's just me.
Anyway, I'm on my 3rd set of Road 2's and I get about 15-16k out of them on mostly commute and super slab. Work great for my infrequent and 'slow' canyon runs. I've yet to find the edge of traction from them. My understanding is the road 3's are more wet weather biased, but I would expect similar ride characteristics.
My pops put them (3's) on his ST4, rides every day rain or shine, and he said they're holding up great.
I've had guys tell me "oh you're putting your life in your hands with touring tires blahblahblah you should get blahblah hyper sport tires for best traction" Sure.. sure I should. Sport-touring tires are better than race tires were 10 years ago. I think I'll do fine.