2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 (edited) Ok i know this is a mostly touring tire but id like to hear some opinions on it, IP has a good deal on these for around $200 for a pair...would i regret buying these at this price?..probobly 85% of my riding is touring/cruiser style i only hit the twisties every now and then...i havent even used the outer 1/2" of my 190/50 so im no leaner..i know the 2ct's are a much better tire but that would be at a $100 increase in price...any opinions are welcome Edited April 16, 2011 by 2talltim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I had a set on my ZX-9 and honestly it was the best set of tires I have ever owned, great all around tire had no issues with them at all, long life and plenty of traction in the wet and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMadame Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Great tires, you'll get a lot of life out of them and they are amazing in wet weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 The only reason Im not running a set on my bike now is because I wanted to try out the PR3s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 let me ask what tires do you currently have and how many miles are on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 from what you guy say now i think i want to buy 2 sets...LOL...i think they are discontinued thats why the low price...they are no longer listed on the michelin web site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 let me ask what tires do you currently have and how many miles are on them? pilot powers 2ct about 3000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Do they need replaced after 3000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Iron Pony still sells them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Do they need replaced after 3000? they are getting there maybe another 500 left in them they are almost gone in the middle..and ive never done a burn out with them..vtwins eat rear tires like crazy..front one is only half gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Iron Pony still sells them i know they are the ones with the clearance price IP (iron pony)..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 my bad I just read through that real quick and did not pay much attention to who you said had them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I believe I had 4000 miles on my PRs when I sold my zx9 and they had tons of life left, not sure how long they usually last, alot of that depends on the bike and how hard they are ridden on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 think im going to give them a shot... hell for take price as long as i get 4000 out of them it will be worth every penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 they should have no problem out lasting your ppowers and I bet are way cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 they should have no problem out lasting your ppowers and I bet are way cheaper looks like $215 for the pair and i mount them myself ...think i gave $260 for the powers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 cant remember what I just spent on the PR3s ill have to check whatever retail is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I had a pair on my fz1 and they lasted 10k miles, I liked them so much I got the pilot road 2's put on recently and I will say they are even better! If you can afford to go for the 2's I would go with them but the 1's are a good tire too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 When I went to get the 2s they had just relased the 3s so I decided to go with them so I cant comment on the 2s. So far I am very happy with the 3s. I cant comment on the 1 vs the 3 because they were on different bikes and I was a different rider then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzer Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 When I went to get the 2s they had just relased the 3s so I decided to go with them so I cant comment on the 2s. So far I am very happy with the 3s. I cant comment on the 1 vs the 3 because they were on different bikes and I was a different rider thenIf I rode in rain more often I'd have probably gone with the 3's, they seem to be very aggressively cut to get rid of water. Pr2's were ~260 shipped from jakewilson for my bike, so the OP can get an idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 I do some touring and have found myself in some nasty rain so I figured why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 i pick up a set today... it cam to $232.57 after tax and "enviromental fee" damn tree huggers, and a free t-shirt(wow they shouldnt have...really)..LOL...they had a shit ton of 180/55's left a decent supply of 120/60's but very few 120/70's i only seen 2 others after i took mine...im going to put another 500ish miles om my powers before i mount these as soon as i see cords these are going on...im hoping the powers will last me till my trip to deals gap next month so i can wear the edges out a little more(im trailer it down this time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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