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James20009

November 22, 2013, 02:44:41 PM
Hi all,

Just joined up and looking advice on tyres.

Just bought a 1400 GTR. It came with Bridgestone Batlax 023r on rear, but has a 021 on the front. Both tyres are in good condition. 

Should I change the front to a 023 as per the rear? Or switch both to Michelin Pilot Road 3?

BigAlan

#1
November 22, 2013, 03:05:36 PM
When i had mine with the originals on i waited until one of them wore out and changed them both to PR3's, why waste good tread when its there, i suspect the rear might wear first and when its down the level you don't like as i say change them both.

Alan
Ducati owner now but I used to have a Black one, the fastest version.
Previous, Sprint ST (2), VFR 800, Fireblade's (4) SP1, VTR1000, GPZ900, CB250, BSA Bantam D14/4, Suzuki TS100, SX200.

O.C.

#2
November 22, 2013, 03:51:17 PM
PR4s are due soon , maybe already available
BE KIND...


ROG .

James20009

#3
November 22, 2013, 03:55:18 PM
Will having 023 on rear and 021 on front affect the bikes handling??

Ant

#4
November 22, 2013, 04:18:25 PM
It didn't on mine, or so I thought, until i changed both to 023s, then got even better, and then got hugely better with PR3s  :yes:

James20009

#5
November 22, 2013, 05:42:15 PM
That settles it then. PR3s it is :-)

Rusty

#6
November 22, 2013, 09:03:49 PM
Welcome James ... there has been plenty of debate on this subject and 90% go for PR3's .. although we hear that the 4's are coming out VERY soon.
Pirelli Angels and GT3's are also on the recommended list ...

Lonewolf

#7
November 23, 2013, 07:56:55 AM
James even if you change the tyres immediately just stick the current one on eBay, they will no doubt sell. PR3's are definitely the most favoured tyres on here, they simply transform the bike.

James20009

#8
November 23, 2013, 12:34:17 PM
Good advice lads. Cheers

PRD

#9
November 23, 2013, 04:39:16 PM
Just remember that the PR in PR3's stand for puncture regularly!
BMW = Bring More Wallet

O.C.

#10
November 23, 2013, 04:42:17 PM
Quote from: sausage1 on November 23, 2013, 04:39:16 PM
Just remember that the PR in PR3's stand for puncture regularly!

Oy, are you pinching my lines  :mfr_lol:
BE KIND...


ROG .

PRD

#11
November 24, 2013, 10:30:32 AM
Sorry O.C. I did mean to give you credit for that.
BMW = Bring More Wallet

O.C.

#12
November 24, 2013, 04:32:31 PM
Quote from: sausage1 on November 24, 2013, 10:30:32 AM
Sorry O.C. I did mean to give you credit for that.

Noted...credits are acceptable in the form of beer tokens  :mfr_lol:

Dunno why I said that cos I don't really drink these days  :no:
BE KIND...


ROG .

100milesaway

#13
November 24, 2013, 07:09:54 PM
Quote from: James20009 on November 22, 2013, 05:42:15 PM
That settles it then. PR3s it is :-)
James, before you commit yourself to those nail and screw cushions know as PR3s, could I suggest that you take a look at an infinitely better tyre,  Avon Storm XM 3D ,  :yes: :smiley:
What would you rather be   or a wasp?

James20009

#14
November 24, 2013, 07:15:08 PM
I've heard so many good things about the PR3s. But this is the thing with asking advice.

You get so many differing opinions it's difficult to know what to do.

On top of all that the PR4s are out in January so that just adds to the confusion :-)!!!
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