Metzeler tyres

[cpettifer]

How odd. I get Michelin recommending PR3s...

Article in latest RiDE talks about tyre repairing in event of a puncture. A lot of recovery people will only repair Michelin tyres because they use Kevlar instead of steel bands in the tyres. When you then screw into the tyres with steel bands you can potentially break the structure of the tyre, making it practically useless. The Kevlar in Michelin tyres, however, doesn't suffer the same fate. Michelin even deliberately repaired a tyre 30 times just to see what would happen and it was fine.

They've basically moved to the top of my list now, despite being slightly more expensive. I'm probably looking to get some in a month or so.

[Rusty]

That is very interesting .. I did not know that little gem .. glad I am with Michelin then ! 

[cpettifer]

I'll try and remember to snap the article with my phone when I get home and post it.

[Kwikasfuki]

Yes, the PR3s can be repaired. Have a read of this

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/Products/productsresults/Tyres/2009/July/jul0109-british-standarsd-for-puncture-repairs/

[Lonewolf]

I'd personally feel more comfortable dumping the tyre and starting again if I was unlucky enough to get a puncture.