Michelin Pilot Power 2CT vs Pilot Power

[positivecarry]

Other than the softer compound on the edges, what differences are there between these two tires?  Different profiles, perhaps?  Or just a cost thing?

[Ohm3d]

2cts are 2 compund so in theory, they last longer for street use

[He Man]

thats only true if the middle compound is harder. if the difference between PP2 and PP1 is just the side edge ( the edge is softer) then there is no benefit for the street. unless you're ripping it up like theres no tomorrow

BTW: X-sipe on PR3 is worth the extra cost. shit works in comparision to PR2.

[Heath]

I bought the 2CT over the PP because at the time of purchase the 2CT was about the same price.  It was maybe $10 more per tire so I figured why not.  Do I really use that extra sticky at the edges, very rarely.

[herm]

they keep changing the names....my current (and last set) of tires are pilot road 2CT. speaking only for those, i got almost twice the mileage from the road 2ct as i did from the pilot powers before them.

[He Man]

^those are two very different tires, not a change of a name. one is a road touring (pilot road, which comes in version 1 2 and 3) and the other is sport (pilot power, comes in version 1 and 2, with the second being called the 2ct)


pilot road 3, is also 2ct with xsipe.

[RBX QB]

2cts are 2 compund so in theory, they last longer for street use

I thought that, too, when I purchased the Power 2CTs. It's wrong. The shoulder compound is softer, but the center compound is the same. My 2CT Power lasted just as long as the first Power did.

[bikepilot]

2ct is just Michelin man talk for dual compound. 
"power" = sport
"road" = touring

FWIW Pilette's little monster has standard Pilot Powers.  They seem to grip just fine, though I haven't done a track day or any super-hard, gumb-up-the-tires cornering on it yet.  My XB12 came shod with a new PP 2CT on the rear and a worn-out bridgestone up front, so I think I'll stick a new 2ct up front to keep it all matching, though I might just go with a standard PP since its unlikely I'll get this big adv-tourer cranked over so far as to really take advantage of the soft edge (if I were putting two tires on it I'd probably go with a touring tire like the PR3 or Avon Storm 2 Ultra).

[RBX QB]

2ct is just Michelin man talk for dual compound. 
"power" = sport
"road" = touring

Subject line denotes comparing Power to Power... so the answer is "center compound is the same between them."

Like you, Pilot... I just replaced the 2CT for the regular Power, since I ride all granny style most of the time. Save the cash for an extra tank of gas (or 2).

[Thuddds]

Road 2's are a little heavier.  Turn in will require more effort.  

Road 2's will yeild much more longevity.  I get 3-4000 miles out of Powers, and 8-9000 out of Road 2's.  The sacrifice is less traction.  Most sensible riders will not notice the difference.

[seevtsaab]

Road 2's are a little heavier.  Turn is will require more effort. 

Road 2's will yeild much more longevity.  I get 3-4000 miles out of Powers, and 8-9000 out of Road 2's.  The sacrifice is less traction.  Most sensible riders will not notice the difference.

+1
the Power 2CT may be slightly stickier than the Road2 but
my commuting squares off the Powers (rear) in 4K mi.
Fronts seem fairly equal wear-wise.
I recall the Road2 felt slicker new in freezing temps
last year compared to new Power2CT this year.
Really comes down to how hard you push your tires.

[herm]

^those are two very different tires, not a change of a name. one is a road touring (pilot road, which comes in version 1 2 and 3) and the other is sport (pilot power, comes in version 1 and 2, with the second being called the 2ct)


pilot road 3, is also 2ct with xsipe.

yeah, i am aware that the road(2ct or otherwise) and the power are very different tires. what i said was that the names seem to have changed since the last time i purchased a set of pilot road 2CT since there no longer appears to be a tire with that name..

[He Man]

The Pilot Road 2ct was never a tire. Its actually called the Pilot Road 2...that happens to use 2ct technology.

The pilot power 2ct and Pilot Road 2 came out around the same time, so people just called it 2ct.

now assuming i used the names right that should be correct.

[positivecarry]

Thanks everyone, I think that helps me make up my mind.  I think I'll go for the Pilot Power 2CTs since the cost differential between the standard PPs and the PP 2CTs isn't huge.

[He Man]

^Although true, since 90% of the people probably wouldnt need it anyway (ill leave you to judge your own skill) why not just get the satisfaction of a juicy burger instead?  sorry thats my fatass talking. or maybe a tank of gas? lol