Michelin road 5 trial superb.

CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK · Jul 29, 2019

Just a post to sing the praises of the Michelin road 5 trial tyres wet or dry these tyres are amazing I’m more of a fan of corners so I do push the tyres.I’m so pleased with how they last I managed to get 6k out of the front which I’m super pleased with!

NicD · Jul 29, 2019

How much did you get out of the rear?

Kenny Rodkiss · Jul 29, 2019

For being a fan of corners there's a lot of unused rubber on your tyre??
They do grip very well wet or dry but it's easy to almost ride off the edge of the rear.

CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK · Jul 29, 2019

I took the rear off at 4.5k before my trip to Scotland it was low but still well legal.

CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK · Jul 29, 2019

It is a front tyre any body can use the rear

CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK · Jul 29, 2019

That rear looks great!!

Deleted account 191119001 · Jul 29, 2019

Cheers gents these are my next tyres, and doubt I will fall off the edge........... :beerjug:

Kenny Rodkiss · Jul 29, 2019

I was a bit concerned with the wear on the edges early on. This is with about 1k miles on. Still able to get over 6k out of a pair though so no worse, wear wise, than other tyre I've used.

CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK · Jul 29, 2019

You can really see the dual compounds on the rears the wet grip is also superb.

NicD · Jul 30, 2019

I just took off the R5s at 4.5k to fit the Anakee Adventures for a few months. The R5s have loads of tread left although the rear has squared off slightly. The air cooled tyres are quite slim so it is easy to get off the edge front and back. The softer compound roughs up easier than the centre section which is what you can see in the photos, and it seems to happen quite quickly. Great tyres though. I will be interested to see how long they last when they go back on later in the year

Bumhead · Jul 30, 2019

Best tyres I have ever had. Good grip and feel wet or dry. :rob

CNC-REPAIRS.Co.UK · Jul 30, 2019

Last time I looked on Michelin website they weren't a recommended fit any ideas why? What tyre pressures you using. I mainly run 32-36 front 36 rear 42 2 up or loaded.

SteveJF · Jul 30, 2019

Definate thumbs up for the R5T. By far the best road tyre for the GS.

I run 36 front, 42 rear solo, but I ain't a lightweight...

Send from somewhere, sometime, somehow...

Woland · Jul 31, 2019

My last set of PR5's lasted 12k miles with thread left. Good tyre indeed, but I do think the front feels a little nervous when new due to a rather pointy profile.

I prefer the feel of Dunlop Roadsmart 3's which I had previously, they looked promising for wear when I had them on, but had to change prematurely at some 9k miles due to a rear puncture.

alanb2 · Jul 31, 2019

Plus 1 for the R5s, I run 22 bar front 24 bar rear ( solo only). Alan

NicD · Jul 31, 2019

Woland said:
but I do think the front feels a little nervous when new

What is the difference with the Dunlops?

Deleted account 191119001 · Jul 31, 2019

Woland said:
My last set of PR5's lasted 12k miles with thread left. Good tyre indeed, but I do think the front feels a little nervous when new due to a rather pointy profile.

I prefer the feel of Dunlop Roadsmart 3's which I had previously, they looked promising for wear when I had them on, but had to change prematurely at some 9k miles due to a rear puncture.

Bloody eck 12k and 9K I aint a fast rider but do ride 2 up a lot, and only get half of that, I think you are talking about KMS and not miles as most of the English always talk in miles...........

Stu23 · Jul 31, 2019

alanb2 said:
Plus 1 for the R5s, I run 22 bar front 24 bar rear ( solo only). Alan

Really? And they don't burst?

Woland · Jul 31, 2019

Smogbob said:
Bloody eck 12k and 9K I aint a fast rider but do ride 2 up a lot, and only get half of that, I think you are talking about KMS and not miles as most of the English always talk in miles...........

Nope, being the kindhearted gentleman that I am, I did the conversion for you guys that still live in the past and use archaic units of measurement. Just about 20000km.

Don´t know why I seem to get good mileage on tyres. I'm a big fella at 193cm, some 130kg+ with gear on and about half of the mileage done with luggage on tour in the alps etc. Have been known to break the speed-limit, occasionally in a almost criminal way

I do however like to think I'm a reasonably smooth rider.

No two up however. Ladies need to be able to ride their own bike to be welcome on my rides.

mw3230 · Jul 31, 2019

Woland said:
My last set of PR5's lasted 12k miles with thread left. Good tyre indeed, but I do think the front feels a little nervous when new due to a rather pointy profile.

I prefer the feel of Dunlop Roadsmart 3's which I had previously, they looked promising for wear when I had them on, but had to change prematurely at some 9k miles due to a rear puncture.

Please tell us how to get 12K from a set of tyres

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