Michelin Pilot Road 4 (PR4) Tyres

Jokeshopbeard · June 30th, 2015, 08:32 AM

I know these have been mentioned in threads here already, but after putting a couple of hundred miles on these tyres I needed to just have a little rave about them.

Absolutely AMAZING tyres, I've always been a fan of Michelin hoops but these are truly stunning and, IMO, a massive upgrade from the Scorpion Trails (at least for the kind of city/country riding I do).

Great grip, great feedback, and so confidence inspiring - I just feel that much safer with these. If any of you guys have been on the fence about trying them - go for it, you won't regret it!!

appliance821 · June 30th, 2015, 10:05 AM

Thanks for the good word. I'm due tires shortly and you may have made my decision easier.

kuksul08 · June 30th, 2015, 11:59 AM

I just took my PR4's off after a wonderful time with them. The last 1000 miles with them was not so good - partially due to an odd wear pattern and partially due to the thinner, harder tread losing a lot of grip. I ended up getting 5,300 miles out of them.

AussieHyper · June 30th, 2015, 12:26 PM

I've got 5000ks on my RP4s and they are just so much better than the Scorpions....most of my riding is on B roads in country areas. Far better in the wet and tip in occurs so much faster....

Purchased the normal RP4s and not the 'Trail', wear seems even at this stage and I expect to see around 10-12000ks out of them. I mainly ride in touring mode.

Jokeshopbeard · June 30th, 2015, 01:31 PM

Interesting to hear about your longevity test with them kuksul - I was expecting 8k out of these at a minimum. Did you get the 'Trail' version by any chance? I had considered it for this style of bike but thought a softer compound wouldn't be that necessary..

kuksul08 · June 30th, 2015, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jokeshopbeard

Interesting to hear about your longevity test with them kuksul - I was expecting 8k out of these at a minimum. Did you get the 'Trail' version by any chance? I had considered it for this style of bike but thought a softer compound wouldn't be that necessary..

Standard PR4. I ride rather aggressively and 99% on twisties. No straights or highways.

Jokeshopbeard · June 30th, 2015, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kuksul08

Standard PR4. I ride rather aggressively and 99% on twisties. No straights or highways.

You sir, are a lucky man. Makes me wish 95% of my riding wasn't bloody commuting!!

NeilG · July 10th, 2015, 02:45 AM

Good to know ...Ive had pilot 3 before and really liked them
Have to say ....ive really enjoyed the Scorps though ...got 11k on them now and i recon at least another 1500klm left on them

Will try the P4's next after hearing these comments
cheers

st2cmack · July 12th, 2015, 03:46 PM

I have worn out 2 sets of PR4's since the OEM Scorpions wore out. Actually, 3 rears and 2 fronts. Loved the way they performed in all conditions. I ride lots of twisties but often involves some straight line roads to get to the fun parts. The rears have averaged about 9-10000kms and the fronts about 14000. Fronts had lots of tread left but were getting pretty scalloped. Currently am running some Metzeler Sportec 7RR's that i got a good deal on. They seem pretty good in the dry but have not yet experienced wet pavement with them.

kuksul08 · July 12th, 2015, 08:21 PM

I recently went from PR4's to Dunlop Q3's. Completely different tire. The Q3's stick like glue no matter what. The PR4's are super predictable and handle great but definitely break away earlier. Simple matter of rubber softness. The PR4's do provide a more precise handling possibly due to a stiffer carcass. Great tires all around.

June 30th, 2015, 08:32 AM	#1
Jokeshopbeard Senior Member Joined: Jan 2015 From: London Posts: 330 I Ride: Hyperstrada, Transalp & Fireblade	Michelin Pilot Road 4 (PR4) Tyres I know these have been mentioned in threads here already, but after putting a couple of hundred miles on these tyres I needed to just have a little rave about them. Absolutely AMAZING tyres, I've always been a fan of Michelin hoops but these are truly stunning and, IMO, a massive upgrade from the Scorpion Trails (at least for the kind of city/country riding I do). Great grip, great feedback, and so confidence inspiring - I just feel that much safer with these. If any of you guys have been on the fence about trying them - go for it, you won't regret it!!

June 30th, 2015, 12:26 PM	#4
AussieHyper Senior Member Joined: Nov 2014 From: Australia Posts: 188 I Ride: Hyperstrada	I've got 5000ks on my RP4s and they are just so much better than the Scorpions....most of my riding is on B roads in country areas. Far better in the wet and tip in occurs so much faster.... Purchased the normal RP4s and not the 'Trail', wear seems even at this stage and I expect to see around 10-12000ks out of them. I mainly ride in touring mode. Last edited by AussieHyper; June 30th, 2015 at 12:31 PM.

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June 30th, 2015, 10:05 AM	#2
appliance821 Senior Member Joined: Jun 2014 From: Boston Posts: 859 I Ride: hyperstrada 821	Thanks for the good word. I'm due tires shortly and you may have made my decision easier.

June 30th, 2015, 11:59 AM	#3
kuksul08 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2014 From: California Posts: 1,204	I just took my PR4's off after a wonderful time with them. The last 1000 miles with them was not so good - partially due to an odd wear pattern and partially due to the thinner, harder tread losing a lot of grip. I ended up getting 5,300 miles out of them.

June 30th, 2015, 01:31 PM	#5
Jokeshopbeard Senior Member Joined: Jan 2015 From: London Posts: 330 I Ride: Hyperstrada, Transalp & Fireblade	Interesting to hear about your longevity test with them kuksul - I was expecting 8k out of these at a minimum. Did you get the 'Trail' version by any chance? I had considered it for this style of bike but thought a softer compound wouldn't be that necessary..

July 10th, 2015, 02:45 AM	#8
NeilG Junior Member Joined: Dec 2014 From: Bangkok Thailand Posts: 19	Good to know ...Ive had pilot 3 before and really liked them Have to say ....ive really enjoyed the Scorps though ...got 11k on them now and i recon at least another 1500klm left on them Will try the P4's next after hearing these comments cheers

July 12th, 2015, 03:46 PM	#9
st2cmack Senior Member Joined: Dec 2012 From: Nelson,BC Posts: 135 I Ride: 2009 R1200RT/2013 Hyperstrada	I have worn out 2 sets of PR4's since the OEM Scorpions wore out. Actually, 3 rears and 2 fronts. Loved the way they performed in all conditions. I ride lots of twisties but often involves some straight line roads to get to the fun parts. The rears have averaged about 9-10000kms and the fronts about 14000. Fronts had lots of tread left but were getting pretty scalloped. Currently am running some Metzeler Sportec 7RR's that i got a good deal on. They seem pretty good in the dry but have not yet experienced wet pavement with them.

July 12th, 2015, 08:21 PM	#10
kuksul08 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2014 From: California Posts: 1,204	I recently went from PR4's to Dunlop Q3's. Completely different tire. The Q3's stick like glue no matter what. The PR4's are super predictable and handle great but definitely break away earlier. Simple matter of rubber softness. The PR4's do provide a more precise handling possibly due to a stiffer carcass. Great tires all around.