MooseJaw Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 Got the following sales pitch about the new Pilot Road tires. Guess it worked cuz I will be putting a set on this week For those interested in what Michelin has to say about its new sport touring tires, read on: <<<<<<<< Pilot Road is the new Michelin radial tyre, developed with all the necessary qualities to satisfy the two most important categories in the top-of the-range motorbike offer: It can also be fitted on sportbikes where longevity is a priority. Due to the diverse nature of these bikes, following consultation with motorbike enthusiasts we have concentrated on the following areas: ROAD HANDLING SAFETY Road handling is enhanced by the excellent intuitive response of this new product, and the perfect balance between front and back. On both wet and dry road surfaces, safety is maximised by the new 100% silica rubber, and also by the new tread pattern for efficient water dispersion. This is due to the speed at which the rubber warms up. Unbeatable for stability at high speeds 150 mph cornering Tested on German motorways 100% SILICE Fastest tyre on the market in the wet: Gain 3 seconds per revolution (Das motorad test) With medium wear, identical to a new Mac 100 COMFORT LONGEVITY The innovative new structure makes the front tyre much The new specially formulated rubber compound ensures high mileage capacity but preserves the tyre?s grip potential for a long time. more supple, reducing sensitivity to shimmy and optimis- ing ride comfort, and lessens the impact of imperfections in the road. TREAD PATTERN VARIABLE-DEPTH TREAD PATTERN Variable depth between the tyre crown and shoulder è Very even wear right through to end of life STRUCTURE Innovative new structure at the front: · Consisting of two 75° casing plies + 0° cord gComfort gLess rigid casing, resists shimmy · Rounded profile gBetter handling, versatility, improved wear gAbsorbs and lessens the impact of uneven roads gLess lively, more gradual change of direction In general, the handling benefits from this suppleness which also leads to more consistent behaviour in response to load variations. This is an important quality in a tyre designed for a vari- ety of uses (use of a top case, riding double, or with luggage). COMPOUND OF RUBBER New rubber compound with 100 % silica reinforcing fillers -Unbeatable wear/grip compromise -Quick to warm up, even at low temperatures Use of a 100% silica compound for the first time in the sport touring and basic roadster category. A slightly softer compound than that on the rear tyre enhances the intuitive response of the front tyre, offering better steering control while maintaining longevity. REAR TYRE : TREAD PATTERN STRUCTURE Architectures of the Rear Pilot Road were developed according to various dimensions of the range. They have one or two casing plies with variable angle following size, this in order to adapt to the characteristics of the principal motor bikes to equip with these sizes. · Variable depth between the tyre crown and shoulder g Very even wear right through to end of life · Stability at high speeds COMPOUND OF RUBBER New rubber compound with 100 % silica reinforcing fillers. · Designed for high performance and safety on wet surfaces · Designed for high mileage on dry roads · Quick to warm up, even at low temperatures Use of a 100% silica compound for the first time in the sport touring and basic roadster category. A slightly more rigid compound than that on the front tyre enhances traction while maintaining longevity. FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF USERS AND MACHINES Pilot Road is aimed particularly at motorcyclists whose hobby is Sport-Touring, i. e. bikers whose riding style can take different forms depending on the circumstances. Such rides may vary from high-speed sporting activity where the riding surface makes heavy demands on the qualities of the machine chassis, to a more leisurely pace for an outing with a passenger riding pillion or going on holiday with a bike laden with voluminous luggage. A large number of modern bikes, even sportbikes, are perfectly suitable for such wide-ranging uses and this is exactly why Pilot Road was designed - to exploit this freedom. POSTIONING: Pilot Road will not replace the Macadam 100X but will be an additional ?Premium? product. The Macadam 100X will then become a ?Standard? product for less demanding users. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warchild Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 I was really keen to try these Michelin Pilot Roads..... until those flaccid, no-load, cheese-eating French faggots started their shit with the Iraqi war. I know it's not overly logical to deny myself what is probably a fine product just because the government of the country in which they're made is all fucked away. I'm guessing that, for the most part, Michelin doesn't make French foreign policy. OTOH.... it's just the goddamn principle of it all.... <sigh> I dunno, dudes, whaddaya all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 I just checked on my of H2s and slicks,they are all made in Spain,Pilots are made in Spain too,,,,,,,,,though still Franch company,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted April 15, 2003 Share Posted April 15, 2003 Thank you very much for taking the time to post that. Very good reading. I was debateing those or the Avon's. I think I am still going to go with the Avon's. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlkLightning Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Ive got around 800 miles on my pilot roads now and they live up to all that gibberish in the first post IMHO. But they do say MADE IN FRANCE on the sidewall. Im tempted to impale them with a bowie knife and piss on them but damn they are nice tires. Btw there is like no wear on em at all cept on the sides where I was gettin happy on the throttle doin corner exits tryin to break em loose. Except for the fact that they are made by skirt wearing pussies I LOVE EM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 16, 2003 Share Posted April 16, 2003 Skirt wearing pussies!!!!! From the sales gibberish: Intuitive????!!!!! So they read my mind??? They know what I'm going to do before I do!!!!! WOWWWWWWW! So when I'm just tooling down the highway the tire can be nice and hard for mileage. But when a deer jumps out, It goes super sticky for braking traction. COOL!!!! Not messing with you, Moosejaw just Michelin. I can't knowingly buy French for the time being. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbirdxx2000 Posted April 22, 2003 Share Posted April 22, 2003 I also love my Pilot Roads :grin: , did a 380 miler Sun. and they got an A+ for grip and stability :cool: , However I will not give my money to a country that does,nt support the U.S. Avons will be my next set. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX4me Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 I had the TX15 and TX25 on my other bird and was very impressed with the grip. I'm now looking at the Avons, Michelins Pilot, or just a front BT-020 as my BT020 rear is still good. Obviously the cheapest way would be the bridgestone front but if the handling and grip are that much better with the Michelins or Avons I may opt for a pair. Any thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in PA Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 The B'stone front WILL cup, right now the word is the Avons don't. :grin: Only 700 miles on mine so far I'll let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX4me Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Yea the Bt57 front I have now is showing signs of scalloping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman49 Posted April 26, 2003 Share Posted April 26, 2003 Yea the Bt57 front I have now is showing signs of scalloping Well that sucks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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