Tyres for road not dual use

[Chunkstar]

Searched and got the feeling I need pr4
Reviews please I have read some reviews but not so many on gs1200 ad
Many thanks

 

[fredaroony]

You didn't see this 16 page thread on the PR4? Tyres have been discussed to death here but you just have to search for it

 

[ymfb]

PR4s get a bad rap on here due to many punctures.

I went for Tourance Next and very happy so far, done 2500 miles.

One other thing I found was not all tyres are available when you try buying them.

 

[Nikonnigel]

Searched and got the feeling I need pr4
Reviews please I have read some reviews but not so many on gs1200 ad
Many thanks

Here we go again, I wonder....... Do Hilltop make tyres????

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Don't worry about punctures I had my only GS puncture on tourance. PR4s are off the scale for me, 100 percent trust wet or dry, seemed to improved ride comfort, but it's a personal thing.

 

[Chunkstar]

Yes read loads and loads and seems very confusing as so many choices!
apart from punctures they seem good but lots still seem to say not so good in wet.
I was hoping for some clarity on them .

 

[autogs]

i have never heard anyone say pr4 is bad in the wet?,they are the dogs in the wet

 

[Lord Snooty]

Dunlop Roadsmarts, great tyres.

 

[GS-Jonesy]

i have never heard anyone say pr4 is bad in the wet?,they are the dogs in the wet

Agree. I had them in my Blackbird (very different to the GSA I know) but the PR4's were great in the dry and best I have ever used in the wet.

My GSA LC still has the Anakee 3's that it was delivered with. 6000 miles and about ready for a change. I think the Anakee's have been very decent but when I chop them in what I go for will depend on what is available...may give the Karoo 3's a go, or the TKC 70's


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[POL382]

I've had the PR4's on my LC GSA for the past 6000km, no issues at all and no punctures either, great in the dry and the wet.

I have the trail version on the front and the GT version on the rear, they appear to be about half worn now.

I'll happily have them again.

 

[Reggie P]

Since the Anakee3 are "out of stock everywhere .... is it foolish to mix a new PR4 rear with 40% worn AK3 front ? Curious.

 

[RedRick Esq.]

Metzler Roadtec 01

The end

 

[ChazzyB]

Since the Anakee3 are "out of stock everywhere .... is it foolish to mix a new PR4 rear with 40% worn AK3 front ? Curious.

I had no problems with that mix. YMMV of course.

 

[vincentrapide]

Dunlop Roadsmarts, great tyres.

+1. Roadsmart 3's, best all rounders I've used, including PR4's.

 

[malcopopolo]

Pr4s are fantastic wet or dry. Rear, lasted about 5500 miles

 

[thebuyer]

Am I missing something

Isn't it down to how fast and hard you ride !!!

All the tyres do a good job or they wouldn't exist

Yes I like PR4... And they give great confidence ... But I will ride on anything and just adjust my riding to suit

Just saying

 

[thebuyer]

Pr4s are fantastic wet or dry. Rear, lasted about 5500 miles

5500 miles !!!!

I've never got more than 3000 miles

And destroyed a rear on a track day !!!

Teacher says .... You must try harder

 

[Blackal]

Searched and got the feeling I need pr4
Reviews please I have read some reviews but not so many on gs1200 ad
Many thanks

Decisions, decisions.....................

 

[Neil W]

PR4's fine in the dry but rear goosed after less than 4000 miles ,utterly crap on wet greasy roads

 

[Blackal]

PR4's fine in the dry but rear goosed after less than 4000 miles ,utterly crap on wet greasy roads

I reckon on 4,500-5,000m from the rear, on a variety of roads. No squaring-off due to the mix of roads ridden. The best I've achieved from Tourance (original/German) was 6,000m. A good trade-off considering the better handling and grip of the PR4

Not sure if there is a "good" tyre for greasy roads.
Al