Quote from: darrsi on 02 December 2017, 01:23:05 pmQuote from: fazersharp on 02 December 2017, 10:51:37 amI don't think I have ever had a matching set front and back although have always been Bridgstones I think I may have a matching set now but honestly couldn't say without looking might be batalx 023s. I do fancy a matching set of pp3 after reading up on them, my rear is nearer to be replaced than the front but - an open question, how much benefit would I gain by loosing a bit of money mileage if I change the front early so I have a matching set of pp3s. Also there are deals on cheaper sets rather than buying separate isn't there. Just had a thought that I may even have an excuse to buy a new front based on age alone, but the bike is kept garaged out of the sun - but then again I only ride in the sun . Fronts last longer than rears anyway, so if it's still in good nick i'd personally leave it alone and change it when necessary.Or are you just looking for an excuse? Excuse wise I need to do the back before the MOT in the spring, the front has another two years of my low yearly mileage BUT it has a manufacture of March 2010 and was fitted April 2011 so next spring it will be 8 years old so maybe I can use that as an excuse to replace it, the back has December 08 and was fitted May 09.If the pp3s are softer and wear quicker then that is fine with me as I run out of time before tread.
Quote from: fazersharp on 02 December 2017, 10:51:37 amI don't think I have ever had a matching set front and back although have always been Bridgstones I think I may have a matching set now but honestly couldn't say without looking might be batalx 023s. I do fancy a matching set of pp3 after reading up on them, my rear is nearer to be replaced than the front but - an open question, how much benefit would I gain by loosing a bit of money mileage if I change the front early so I have a matching set of pp3s. Also there are deals on cheaper sets rather than buying separate isn't there. Just had a thought that I may even have an excuse to buy a new front based on age alone, but the bike is kept garaged out of the sun - but then again I only ride in the sun . Fronts last longer than rears anyway, so if it's still in good nick i'd personally leave it alone and change it when necessary.Or are you just looking for an excuse?
I don't think I have ever had a matching set front and back although have always been Bridgstones I think I may have a matching set now but honestly couldn't say without looking might be batalx 023s. I do fancy a matching set of pp3 after reading up on them, my rear is nearer to be replaced than the front but - an open question, how much benefit would I gain by loosing a bit of money mileage if I change the front early so I have a matching set of pp3s. Also there are deals on cheaper sets rather than buying separate isn't there. Just had a thought that I may even have an excuse to buy a new front based on age alone, but the bike is kept garaged out of the sun - but then again I only ride in the sun .
Quote from: fazersharp on 06 December 2017, 08:11:25 pmQuote from: darrsi on 02 December 2017, 01:23:05 pmQuote from: fazersharp on 02 December 2017, 10:51:37 amI don't think I have ever had a matching set front and back although have always been Bridgstones I think I may have a matching set now but honestly couldn't say without looking might be batalx 023s. I do fancy a matching set of pp3 after reading up on them, my rear is nearer to be replaced than the front but - an open question, how much benefit would I gain by loosing a bit of money mileage if I change the front early so I have a matching set of pp3s. Also there are deals on cheaper sets rather than buying separate isn't there. Just had a thought that I may even have an excuse to buy a new front based on age alone, but the bike is kept garaged out of the sun - but then again I only ride in the sun . Fronts last longer than rears anyway, so if it's still in good nick i'd personally leave it alone and change it when necessary.Or are you just looking for an excuse? Excuse wise I need to do the back before the MOT in the spring, the front has another two years of my low yearly mileage BUT it has a manufacture of March 2010 and was fitted April 2011 so next spring it will be 8 years old so maybe I can use that as an excuse to replace it, the back has December 08 and was fitted May 09.If the pp3s are softer and wear quicker then that is fine with me as I run out of time before tread.After all the feedback and reviews i've read, plus your style of riding, i think matching PR3's will be perfect for you.If you have a place that will fit them for you it's cheaper to buy from Oponeo then pay for fitting afterwards, you'll still save money than if you were to go into a shop with the whole bike.I paid £110 for the PR4 and £15 to have it fitted (wheel removed from bike).
Quote from: darrsi on 06 December 2017, 09:28:53 pmQuote from: fazersharp on 06 December 2017, 08:11:25 pmQuote from: darrsi on 02 December 2017, 01:23:05 pmQuote from: fazersharp on 02 December 2017, 10:51:37 amI don't think I have ever had a matching set front and back although have always been Bridgstones I think I may have a matching set now but honestly couldn't say without looking might be batalx 023s. I do fancy a matching set of pp3 after reading up on them, my rear is nearer to be replaced than the front but - an open question, how much benefit would I gain by loosing a bit of money mileage if I change the front early so I have a matching set of pp3s. Also there are deals on cheaper sets rather than buying separate isn't there. Just had a thought that I may even have an excuse to buy a new front based on age alone, but the bike is kept garaged out of the sun - but then again I only ride in the sun . Fronts last longer than rears anyway, so if it's still in good nick i'd personally leave it alone and change it when necessary.Or are you just looking for an excuse? Excuse wise I need to do the back before the MOT in the spring, the front has another two years of my low yearly mileage BUT it has a manufacture of March 2010 and was fitted April 2011 so next spring it will be 8 years old so maybe I can use that as an excuse to replace it, the back has December 08 and was fitted May 09.If the pp3s are softer and wear quicker then that is fine with me as I run out of time before tread.After all the feedback and reviews i've read, plus your style of riding, i think matching PR3's will be perfect for you.If you have a place that will fit them for you it's cheaper to buy from Oponeo then pay for fitting afterwards, you'll still save money than if you were to go into a shop with the whole bike.I paid £110 for the PR4 and £15 to have it fitted (wheel removed from bike).Thanks I will look at them against the pp3s but the pr3 seem more geared to wet than the pp3s (obviously not at the top of my list ) not read enough of either to be fair but looking for something that cares not for longevity. I will be doing a ride in as I want to support my local fitter as that's all he does and wont rip you off with a replacement when a repair will do because if he gos I am left with dealers
Got a nail in it
I have a BT 023 on the front fitted in April 2011 manufactured October 2010 with plenty of tread left but it is maybe a bit old now.Back is a BT 021 fitted May 2009 manufacture date of 08 and that is ready to change almost down to the marker and done 7 k.
I would be happy if I could get a rear to last 2k miles and a front about 3.5k.
As it's topically been resurrected, the PR4 on the rear has been nothing short of fantastic!STILL never even had the slightest slip regardless off weather.100% recommended
Quote from: darrsi on 01 April 2018, 01:38:22 amAs it's topically been resurrected, the PR4 on the rear has been nothing short of fantastic!STILL never even had the slightest slip regardless off weather.100% recommended Just came across PR5s now
on my FZ1-S I've been in PR2 for ages. Did try PR3 and noticed little difference other than rear only lasting 2.5k miles. PR2 rear lasts me for 4k miles and 2:1 rear/front replacement ratio (just). Last set were Roadtec 01s (on offer where I go £30 off pair ) - in comparison to PR2 the 01s never spun up once in the wet (good) but rear squared off badly and no way front was going to last two rears. Got 4k out of the rear.Now have Road 5 set on (these were on offer this time - £30 off pair) - tread pattern looks 'good' - time will tell - tbh if these hadn't been on offer I'd have gone for a set of PR2 again.When I had my six my regular tyre was 020, 021, 023 - tried 016 once (in the dry they were fantastic - but rear didn't last long 2k miles)