Pilot Road 2CT report - Page 2

cmurphy84 · 01-06-2010, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sniper

I can't for the life of me figure out how Rob gets so many miles out of tires......

Rod,

I'm running the Pilot Road 2s. You know how I ride. I have about 6,500 on the rear and 8,000 on the front. There is at least a couple thousand miles left on them.

bloaker · 01-06-2010, 06:31 AM

The smoother of a rider you are, the longer your tires last. I know slow guys on the street that get crappy mileage. I know fast guys on the stree that get crappy mieage. SO it is not about how fast you ride.

If you are smooth with the throttle and brakes... You will wear a set of tires nice and even for tons of miles.

--Funny how some guys think bragging about how few miles they get out of a set of tires is cool -- All it does is let those that have it figured out know that you have little control and that your suspension is probably set up wrong.

--Also funny how those same guys brag about bad gas mileage.

**MisterMike** · 01-06-2010, 07:15 AM

That is the reason why Rob gets such excellent mileage, he is smooth as butta.

sugs · 01-06-2010, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterMike

That is the reason why Rob gets such excellent mileage, he is smooth as butta.

That he is! Smoothest I've ever seen.

Danke · 01-07-2010, 08:59 AM

I put a set of these on my motard and couldn't be happier. I went a bit narrower and higher than stock so if you shake the bars it vibrates like a bicycle but no wobbles when gassing over bumps, gravel, etc. Good in the rain also.

I had Pirelli Diablos before that I was very happy with but my tire guy sells Michelin so when tires wear out it's something from there.

I picked these specifically over some of the more sport tires in the line as the Husky is pretty light and can't go that fast so a 150 mph tire is overkill. The dual compound is real icing on the cake for me as the bike does see some long distance travel that's straight up.

zookmor · 01-07-2010, 11:10 AM

Got 12,600 out of my Road2ct. about 2k miles was with a passenger maybe closer to 2500 miles. Very happy with the tire, and got them based on this thread after reading robs report.

yostevo052 · 01-07-2010, 02:12 PM

Definately my next set of tires ..... lol

nd4spdbh · 01-20-2010, 04:28 PM

ROB what do you normally run the road 2ct's at? front and rear.

robtharalson · 01-20-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nd4spdbh

ROB what do you normally run the road 2ct's at? front and rear.

As usual, it depends on what I intend to do. For normal (for me anyway) riding and commuting I usually ran the no number Roads at 29 to 31 PSI front and 30 to 34 PSI rear. The 2ct's can go a couple PSI higher in the front and still retain good feel. The colder the day is the lower the pressure, it takes more carcass flex to keep the tread hot enough to not surprise you in a tight situation.

I know I'll get some flak on values this low, but having put over 500,000 miles on Michelin radials without a hiccup I'd say they've withstood the test of time (mileage). BTW, running them at placard values changes their feel significantly to the point of making them feel as if they were made of a rubber / granite mix: compliance and roadholding seem compromised, and the feedback is reduced to practically indiscernable from the seeming direct connection to the brain they show at lower pressures. If these numbers make you nervous start closer to the placard values and drop them a couple PSI every other day until they are to your liking. Every rider has a different feel, and what works for me may not work for others.

THESE NUMBERS ARE ONLY APPLICABLE FOR THE MICHELIN PILOT ROAD AND ROAD 2 / 2 CT TIRES. IF YOU ARE RUNNING AN INFERIOR BRAND (MOST OF THEM ARE) YOU'RE ON YOUR OWN.

Rob

Danke · 01-21-2010, 08:55 AM

I agree with the lower pressures also. The tires stick like magic and the wear is not over the top. I've gone down to 25 on the Husky (street).

nd4spdbh · 01-21-2010, 10:13 AM

Actually looking at michlin's site the tires official name is the Pilot Road 2. Thats what your using right?

They also have the Pilot Power 2CT which is a lil different setup.

WheelieTime · 01-21-2010, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nd4spdbh

Actually looking at michlin's site the tires official name is the Pilot Road 2. Thats what your using right?

They also have the Pilot Power 2CT which is a lil different setup.

They are both a 2 Compound Tire, the name difference is retarded.

TexasTraffic · 01-21-2010, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danke

I agree with the lower pressures also. ...
....

Agreed.
Those numbers are very close to what I use for track days. I'll bump up the pressure 3-5 psi for regular street riding.

Quote:

Originally Posted by WheelieTime

They are both a 2 Compound Tire, the name difference is retarded.

I had to look a couple times to ensure I was seeing the same thing.
The lack of naming consistency is confusing.

nd4spdbh · 01-21-2010, 02:45 PM

ya... its Pilot Power 2CT OR pilot road 2 ... no such thing as Pilot Road 2CT.

Michelin Motorcycle Tires

Im lookin to get tires soon... these shinko advance tires are sucky as hell and are wearing out. Its lookin like the Road 2's is what its gonna be.

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01-06-2010, 06:31 AM	#42
bloaker Bitten Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 5,458 Blog Entries: 1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	The smoother of a rider you are, the longer your tires last. I know slow guys on the street that get crappy mileage. I know fast guys on the stree that get crappy mieage. SO it is not about how fast you ride. If you are smooth with the throttle and brakes... You will wear a set of tires nice and even for tons of miles. --Funny how some guys think bragging about how few miles they get out of a set of tires is cool -- All it does is let those that have it figured out know that you have little control and that your suspension is probably set up wrong. --Also funny how those same guys brag about bad gas mileage.

01-06-2010, 07:15 AM	#43
MisterMike Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The woods of CT Posts: 9,631 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	That is the reason why Rob gets such excellent mileage, he is smooth as butta.

01-07-2010, 08:59 AM	#45
Danke Two Wheeled Warlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Posts: 1,066	I put a set of these on my motard and couldn't be happier. I went a bit narrower and higher than stock so if you shake the bars it vibrates like a bicycle but no wobbles when gassing over bumps, gravel, etc. Good in the rain also. I had Pirelli Diablos before that I was very happy with but my tire guy sells Michelin so when tires wear out it's something from there. I picked these specifically over some of the more sport tires in the line as the Husky is pretty light and can't go that fast so a 150 mph tire is overkill. The dual compound is real icing on the cake for me as the bike does see some long distance travel that's straight up.

01-07-2010, 11:10 AM	#46
zookmor (Quintus) Pilus Prior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Columbus, Ga. Posts: 2,749	Got 12,600 out of my Road2ct. about 2k miles was with a passenger maybe closer to 2500 miles. Very happy with the tire, and got them based on this thread after reading robs report.

01-07-2010, 02:12 PM	#47
yostevo052 Silver = Faster .. Period Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 539 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Definately my next set of tires ..... lol

01-20-2010, 04:28 PM	#48
nd4spdbh Tesserarius Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 798	ROB what do you normally run the road 2ct's at? front and rear.

01-21-2010, 08:55 AM	#50
Danke Two Wheeled Warlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salmon Arm, B.C. Posts: 1,066	I agree with the lower pressures also. The tires stick like magic and the wear is not over the top. I've gone down to 25 on the Husky (street).

01-21-2010, 10:13 AM	#51
nd4spdbh Tesserarius Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 798	Actually looking at michlin's site the tires official name is the Pilot Road 2. Thats what your using right? They also have the Pilot Power 2CT which is a lil different setup.

01-21-2010, 02:45 PM	#54
nd4spdbh Tesserarius Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 798	ya... its Pilot Power 2CT OR pilot road 2 ... no such thing as Pilot Road 2CT. Michelin Motorcycle Tires Im lookin to get tires soon... these shinko advance tires are sucky as hell and are wearing out. Its lookin like the Road 2's is what its gonna be.