AKsuited
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The OEM Anakee III's on my GS lasted just shy of 13K miles and could have gone a bit further.
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Michelin Road 5 tires
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The OEM Anakee III's on my GS lasted just shy of 13K miles and could have gone a bit further.
lee
Debbie's Servant
She had 7,700 miles on the back and I had 8,050 miles.
Mine was not worn as bad as hers.
When we returned home her front was replaced with 8,160 miles on it.
My front had 9,130 miles on it when replaced.
I did not record how much thread was remaining on the front tires.
Ride a 2013 1200gs and using road 4's. Have 11000 miles on them and they still have good tread. Only issue is when riding in rain the past few trips the rear is starting to slip a bit. Thinking of road 5's and looking to hear from others riding them.
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lupinblue
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I’ve just done a couple of thousand kilometres on PR5s ( first time I’ve tried them). They certainly are grippy in the wet, are very neutral and stable. I just changed from Metzeler Roadtec 01, which still had lots of wear after 8,000 km and looked as though they’d go a lot longer (although Metzelers have caught me out like that before). The Metzelers were more nervous by comparison - maybe not a bad thing if you’re in sporting mode. I like the Michelin’s.
I've been running Michelin's on all my bikes for a long time - sport bikes and the GS (Pirelli on the track bike). I just installed Dunlop Sportmax III's on the GS a few weeks ago. So far so great! The tire grips well and the tread is DEEP. Hopefully these tires will last for 9K+ miles and continue to perform like they presently are performing.
I think Michelin is getting too "proud" of their tires; the price is getting out of hand. I'll see how the Dunlops do compared to the Michey's....
I think Michelin is getting too "proud" of their tires; the price is getting out of hand. I'll see how the Dunlops do compared to the Michey's....
