Michelin Road Pilot 3

[phippsy]

Put a set of RP3's on a couple of weeks ago. What a difference! I know there is more tread on the new tyres but as my original Bridgestones were still legal I cant believe the difference. Not the cheapest, but I would recommend the Michelins. Can't wait for the better weather. ;D

[lamin]

They are amazing tyres ! Over 5000 miles on mine and no sign of wear and grip the road like very grippy things. Sublime xx

[Rusty]

Glad you like them .... I think most chaps here have converted over to them in the last few months ... I know this winter has been mainly dry but even when it has poured down during my commuting the bike feels very safe and well planted on the road .... as you say .. roll on the warm weather !!  8)

[viper]

After much research these will replace my Slipstones

[Lonewolf]

I've done about seven thousand plus careful miles on my PR3's and I'm confident they will probably be good for another 5k easily.

[cpettifer]

I've done about seven thousand plus careful miles on my PR3's and I'm confident they will probably be good for another 5k easily.

This is good news - I've got these on my shopping list as replacement tyres when my OEMs have worn.

[mecki]

Well, I just had a Pirelli Angel ST fitted on the back.
Original Bridgestone lasted just over 4K miles on the back and the front has maybe another 1500 left.
Since I avoid riding in the wet I didn't really see the benefit in spending an extra 25 quid for a specialist rain tyre.

[Lonewolf]

Whats £25 these days? Bugger all. I dont see how you can avoid riding in the rain, if you only use your bike for commuting purposes even then on the balance of probablities in the UK you are going to get caught out on a fairly regular basis.

I like riding in the rain it can be quite therapeutic. 8)

[cpettifer]

I like riding in the rain it can be quite therapeutic. 8)

I'm with you, as long as it ain't really peeing down or being really windy at the same time.

I do need to buy some new waterproof trousers though. Discovered they were more like just trousers last time I was out in the wet.

[100milesaway]

I've done about seven thousand plus careful miles on my PR3's and I'm confident they will probably be good for another 5k easily.

I am truly amazed  :o by the mileage some of you are getting from the pr3s. My originals on my 011 did 5 thousand miles, I then fitted Dunlop Road smart 2s and really cant see these doing any more than the first lot.

[Lonewolf]

Yep, Kevin averaged 3-4k on his. However you've seen how I ride....Driving Miss Daisy hasn't got anything on me.  ;D

[Rusty]

Mecki .. let us know how you get on with the Pirelli Angels .. As I have said here before I looked at them and had it not been for the all year commute .. rain and all ... I would have tried them out .. interested to hear your opinions .... :)

[Winston Smith]

Currently on my 3rd rear Angel and 2nd front.

First set were awesome, second rear was OK.

Latest set lack feel and are wearing so quickly - about 3.5k rear is nearly shot, front isn't far behind.

Gonna make em last until big service (due now but winter can finish first) and put a set of PR3's on ready for summer!

[Rusty]

Drop in quality at source or are you just getting quicker ? Sounds strange they should change so much .... The RP 3's are brill  :)

[Winston Smith]

Riding has stayed pretty much consistent - always re-qualify at class 1!

Heard it from other sources about lack of consistency with the Angels however.

PR3 for me!