Boris
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It was meant in the same light that I assumed Chris had posted.
I'm 280 geared up and ride 98% pavement, some of it torn up with frost heaves and holes. When I was living in the mountains / twisties where you're riding 7/10 pace daily and occasionally a little higher, the front tire will start to cup since the deeper tread blocks on adventure style tires will move around under faster corner speeds and heavier braking. I've had that happen with Trailwings, Battlewings and Anakees.You can't go wrong with 32/36 loaded to the hilt or just everyday unloaded riding. 33/38 is pretty harsh. However you will get better tire life with the higher pressure.
Hi Boris, looks like my sense of humour had taken the day off when I read thatIt was meant in the same light that I assumed Chris had posted.
FWIW, the Road 5 and Road 5 Trail tires have the same tread pattern. The front size is only available in Road 5 Trail, not the standard Road 5. I didn't look all over, but have not seen the 'race' applied to Pilot Road tires in our sizes. I did see that the rear size is available in both PR 5 and PR5 Trail.Thanks guys, the tyres arrived, I was a bit surprised that they are marked Michelin pro trail 5 not pro race 5 as I ordered!! Not sure if it’s a mistake but the tread pattern exactly matches the pictures of the pro race 5 pictures..
I have a Trailsmart on the rear and am well happy with it. They have updated it to the MAX now. Conti Trail Attack 3 get good reviews aswell.FWIW, the Road 5 and Road 5 Trail tires have the same tread pattern. The front size is only available in Road 5 Trail, not the standard Road 5. I didn't look all over, but have not seen the 'race' applied to Pilot Road tires in our sizes. I did see that the rear size is available in both PR 5 and PR5 Trail.
I've really enjoyed my Road 5s. I have the 'Trail' version up front and a normal version on the rear. Rear tire has just over 8,500 miles on it and will be replaced this week as I have a 2-up trip to Arkansas in a couple weeks. I'd push it further locally and would expect to easily get 9,000 miles from it but I'm not going to press my luck on a longer trip w/ the wife...If I get more than 6000 miles out of the rear I will be amazed as they have to be soft to offer so much grip, but they sure are fun..