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Road Pilot 5
- Thread starter rwl1955
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exgman
Active member
A few people (me included) have tried Road 5s on RTWs. I never ride with a pillion, tour around mostly, and keep 38# front/ 42# rear. The weight-bearing capacity of the Road 5s is the same, front and rear as the Pilot Road 4 GT.
The two RTW riders I know who've switched away from Road 5s have cited handling issues. I have not observed this, and rode a track day in July 2018 and thought the Road 5s handled the track day very well. I think they're a little noisy, but I wear earplugs all the time, so it's a non-issue with me. They do seem to handle rain very well. I think I spend 50% of my riding time in the rain, so this is a good thing.
I'm sure others will have differing opinions.
The two RTW riders I know who've switched away from Road 5s have cited handling issues. I have not observed this, and rode a track day in July 2018 and thought the Road 5s handled the track day very well. I think they're a little noisy, but I wear earplugs all the time, so it's a non-issue with me. They do seem to handle rain very well. I think I spend 50% of my riding time in the rain, so this is a good thing.
I'm sure others will have differing opinions.
wbrownell9
New member
A nit - the Michelin rep at the rally last summer said they've removed the word "Pilot" from the name, apparently people found it too easy to confuse the Pilot Power (sportbike) and the Pilot Road (sport touring) series. Plus the whole Pilot Road vs. Road Pilot issue. You can imagine they are really interested in people calling their products by their proper names.
So although the PR2, PR3, and PR4 are still in their lineup, the improved Pilot Road 4 is not the Pilot Road 5, it's just the Road 5.
So although the PR2, PR3, and PR4 are still in their lineup, the improved Pilot Road 4 is not the Pilot Road 5, it's just the Road 5.
Damn, thanks for the info. Guess I'll have to stick to the 4's.
pappy35
New member
Oh brother. Dude, you need to get unwound from that axel. Life ticks inexorably by and I've got friends, family, and work that need my attention. That some faceless corporation allegedly baits and switches a product I can easily avoid doesn't even raise a casual interest in me. I suspect that I spend a lot less time in an "I'm outraged! We HAVE TO FIGHT!!!" mental state.
Be The Dude, Dude.
Be The Dude, Dude.
patm
Member
In this day and age where lawyering up is unavoidable, I'd say it's the CYA factor.
ADulay
NRA Instructor
Hmm, that's odd.
My current set of tires are the "Road 5"s (went out and double checked the sidewall) and currently have 15,000 miles on them.
Granted I did get the first set into the dealership and it just turned out I needed tires around 69,000 miles so I gave them a try.
So far so good.
AD (2014 RTW)
pappy35
New member
Make assumptions much? If I had a trust fund I'd riding a brand new Beemer, not a 6 year old used one I bought last year. You really do need to chill out a little Dude.
pappy35
New member
Jeeeezzz, this thread is turning into a new darksiders thread. To Road 5 or not to Road 5.
I'm The Dude, then there's Walter (you all can decide who's playing him), and the rest of you are Donnie.
"This aggression will not stand...man..."
"...you know, that PR5 really tied the room together...man..."
pglaves
#13338
If I were in the market, and if the sidewall says the tire meets specs I would buy the tire, mount it, and ride happy. I have used probably 20 or more tires not specifically recommended by BMW but which met specs with no ill consequences. Sometimes we just have to be the adult in the room. Sometimes not. 
Color me confused!
What is the big gripe? That a manufacturer recommends a certain tire, but no others? I have been riding for 50 years and buy tires that fit, not what is recommended. I have neve looked at manufacturer's recommendations, just size, speed and weight spec's. Have we all gone crazy since the arrival of the internet?
What is the big gripe? That a manufacturer recommends a certain tire, but no others? I have been riding for 50 years and buy tires that fit, not what is recommended. I have neve looked at manufacturer's recommendations, just size, speed and weight spec's. Have we all gone crazy since the arrival of the internet?
