When the season stared all I thought was just new tires, then my Firstgear heated jacket went. So I took the advice of some members and bought a "Warm and Safe Genneration" heated jacket , which was on sale !!!! The tires I chose where Dunlop RoadSmart III ,front and rear. So on my 150mi. test ride all went well, the jacket performed great as advertised , and the tires where great. I now realize why I liked Dunlop so well, not that the pr4gt's didn't perform well ,but that I came to like the different feel. The pr4's go into the corner like dancing a tango, with that hard throw, while the RSIII's like the steady throw of a waltz , long and smooth. Also they seem smoother on the road , amazing how different tire compounds feel. You can feel the RSIII's move and roll in the corner but it was a positive feel. Like the tire was following each inch of the road . So guys and gals thanks for the input, it was well appreciated and taken, and I hope this helps someone else.