Member Contributer hvfrdave Posted September 11, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted September 11, 2014 If you check on the Michelin web site, the GT is not listed for the VFR1200, however the standard PR4 is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I believe the PR4 is supposed to last longer. Time will tell. So far, I know they cost more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I will be installing PR4's on my 2014 VFR on Monday to replace the OEM's, which won't make it to 3000 miles. On the '03 VFR I found the turn-in and grip of a full PR4 set superior to the combination of Power 2 CT front/PR2 rear (3 sets of which I ran previously with an average of 3800 miles to a rear, about 25# better wear than a Power 2CT rear on that bike.) Wet weather performance of the PR4 was excellent, but so was the PR2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer VFRMAN Posted November 18, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2014 I opted for T30's this time,be interesting to see how they compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 PR4 at 20,000KM (12,000 Miles) These are the longest lasting tires I have ever used. Previous 2 sets were Angel GT, which I got an average about 16,000KM. Tire pressure 42 PSI front and rear, monitored with tire pressure sensor. I felt more confidence with the Angel GT but like the mileage I'm getting with the PR4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Cogswell Posted January 24, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 24, 2015 That's amazing. They look like they have quite a bit of life left in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Damn, 42 psi front??? SKETCHY!!! Your bike is only rated for 36 and if you call Michelin, they'll probably reach through the phone and slap you. I have about 12K miles plus on my old PR3 front and I have only ever run 36 up front. Air that down, save yourself!!! That ain't a tire at that pressure, it's a ski!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 It seems Honda has generic tire pressure of 36 PSI for the front in most of their motorcycles (Goldwing, cbr 1000, st 1300 etc.), My last bike was Kawasaki Concours 14 recommendation was 42 PSI front and back. Remember VFR 1200 is a heavy bike and I'm trying to maximize tire life by using 42 PSI in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer gmtech94 Posted January 26, 2015 Member Contributer Share Posted January 26, 2015 My St1300 has 42/42 for pressures and they work great with the sets of tires I have used .Dunflops/pirellis and last michelin 2s but lasted 25000 kms . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dae Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 ST 1300 was one of most comfortable motorcycle I have ridden with a huge gas tank. I have 152,000 KM on my VFR 1200 and probably ST 1300 would have been a better choice for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lint Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 It seems Honda has generic tire pressure of 36 PSI for the front in most of their motorcycles (Goldwing, cbr 1000, st 1300 etc.), My last bike was Kawasaki Concours 14 recommendation was 42 PSI front and back. Remember VFR 1200 is a heavy bike and I'm trying to maximize tire life by using 42 PSI in the front. I didn't notice that you were riding the 1200. Never mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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