The PR2 has been the best I've fitted on the Thou. Nearly 7000 miles out of a pair and consistent grip/steering right to the end. Maybe not the ultimate in wet weather grip (if you believe the marketing hype about the latest generation of tyres) but available cheaper now.
If you fit touring tyres they will do eveything you want and last that bit longer than sticky rubber and to be honest I have never noticed any differance between the two cornering, wet dry or otherwise.
Quote from: Falcon 269 on 02 September 2012, 05:56:25 amThe PR2 has been the best I've fitted on the Thou. Nearly 7000 miles out of a pair and consistent grip/steering right to the end. Maybe not the ultimate in wet weather grip (if you believe the marketing hype about the latest generation of tyres) but available cheaper now. PR2's are a better tyre than the 3's IMHO - unless wet weather grip is your aim. Lingy is also spot on, most modern sport touring tyres will allow you to drag the pegs on a Gen 1 so more grip than that is just wasted unless you are doing track days. I also ran them successfully on my K5 and had the pegs skimming on that at indecent speeds. Have just stuck a new PR2 rear on my Busa as well. And bearing in mind I run a bike shop and can have basically a choice of anything I want at trade prices then my recommendation is worth listening to. Just to add some balance, don't fit them to a ST1300 if you enjoy enthusiastic riding, the heavy weight transfer under braking ovalled the front when I ran them on my Pan. BT023 GT's are the job for that lardy beast..... Whale
I've had BT020, 021, 022 and 023. I've also had PR2's and PR3's. Now I've got Metzeler Z4's. All of these were chosen for longevity and wet-weather grip. THAT's what they're good at! According to your post, you're not interested in either, so these are not the tyres for you. Look at Michelin Pilot Powers or Pirelli Diabli Rosso, etc, etc.
OK wont post my opinion again
Quote from: bigsteve on 02 September 2012, 06:46:51 pm OK wont post my opinion again blimey
Apologies, I know there are plenty of threads on tyres but struggling to find the comparison I'm after.Fairly new to on-road riding and still finding my feet but my Gen1 is in need of a new set of rubber.So...I am not a commuter, summer tours and quick blasts into North Wales, dry weather only..Not too worried about how long they last, I am not going to skimp on tyres and it's grip I'm after not longevity (though obviously that would be nice too!)..Looking through posts looks like BT023 Vs PR3Can anyone help with what would suit me best? Or have I missed a tyre that would fit the bill better?Realise it's very subjective but I don't have enough experience to make the call myselp, I just want plenty of grip around those Welsh corners!Also, best place to get them fitted in or around Chester?Thanks in advance....