16-08-20, 11:28 AM
(16-08-20, 11:07 AM)celticbiker link Wrote: By power 5 I assume you mean the power RS's.
Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Pressure need to be on the top side 35/40 as they have a pliable sidewall and compression damping can be 1 or 2 clicks out from your usual preference for the same reason.
The rear is quite apexed giving a large contact patch at lean but the front has a flatter profile to improve straight line stability, this is why the pressure needs to be close to the upper limit to prevent over flattening when breaking hard while turning in.
Don't know what you expect regarding longevity but I usually get around 5-6 thousand from a rear.
It just says POWER 5, no mention of RS anywhere.
I only bought a rear as I still have plenty of tread on my front PR3.
The Road 5 has a lot more tread pattern in the middle of the tyre, but the Power 5 has a lot of tread on the edges.
But as my bike is my only transport I will ride in very wet and even icy conditions so stability is my main concern.
The PR3f/PR4r passed the icy road test with flying colours when I got caught out in a snowstorm last year. But they both have more tread pattern in the centre than this new one.
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