Member Contributer Bent Posted March 24, 2016 Member Contributer Posted March 24, 2016 Anyone used a PR 4 GT rear on a VFR? I've been out of riding any kind of bike for 5 years and tires have really changed! I have a new 8th gen and don't need tires yet but typical for me was 2000 miles or less sometimes on a rear doing aggressive twisty riding on two previous VFR's and other go- fast bikes. I suspect the GT tire has a hard compound for aggressive cornering and would be too easy to slide. Can anyone verify this or give me some good feedback on my question? So many tires, so few miles from them........so much fun! Thank you. Quote
Sweeper Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 I thought the different in the GT was that the side wall was heavier for larger touring bikes. I'm sure one of the tire testers will chime in. You expect to burn the tires off before Tmac? Quote
gloryracing Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Correct...the gt's (some brands use one letter designations)simply have an extra belt in the sidewall to support the additional weight of larger bikes. Quote
Member Contributer deltaboxii Posted March 25, 2016 Member Contributer Posted March 25, 2016 Although they look similar, the GT and standard Road 4 have a Different carcass, it blends radial and bias technology basically. There are no differences in the compounds. It's overkill on your 8th gen. If you had an FJR, ST1300, K1600 etc it would be the one to have. You won't get any extra mileage and it will be a heavier tire. So that will hurt your mpg, performance, etc slightly with no real upside. Save your money and just get the standard Road 4. Quote
Member Contributer Bent Posted March 25, 2016 Author Member Contributer Posted March 25, 2016 Although they look similar, the GT and standard Road 4 have a Different carcass, it blends radial and bias technology basically. There are no differences in the compounds. It's overkill on your 8th gen. If you had an FJR, ST1300, K1600 etc it would be the one to have. You won't get any extra mileage and it will be a heavier tire. So that will hurt your mpg, performance, etc slightly with no real upside. Save your money and just get the standard Road 4. I thought this would be the case but I don't know everything just yet. ; ) Quote
Member Contributer Bent Posted March 25, 2016 Author Member Contributer Posted March 25, 2016 I thought the different in the GT was that the side wall was heavier for larger touring bikes. I'm sure one of the tire testers will chime in. You expect to burn the tires off before Tmac? You are right on the side walls. Didn't know about the compound but guessed it was the same. I'm just thinking ahead. I'll prolly go with a Dunlop since the front will still be good when the rear wears out and I don't like to mix brands in an area like Franklin. Yes, I will likely burn up all or most of the rear Dunlop OEM tire before TMAC just in my own backyard twisties. I learned a long time ago not to go to TMAC without either a new or nearly new rear and a very good front tire. Wasn't it you that rode most of the way back home with me one time? If it was, I recall you commenting that I didn't mess around in the fun N. Ga. twisties on the way..... The trip going and coming from my driveway to Franklin is loaded with twisties. Just getting to TMAC is fun from my pad. Quote
BrianF Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 Get the regular 4s. I have them on the 6th and they're fantastic. Only reason I would consider a GT on the 6th is if I was going fully loaded touring with a pillion. Quote
Alhazred Posted March 25, 2016 Posted March 25, 2016 I have them on my 4th,rode them all last season no problems and will this coming season as well. Quote
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