I've had Pilot Roads (I guess they're technically PR1s) on my bike for about 5,000 miles now. Still plenty of tread in both.
They've never let me down through normal riding.
I had the rear slip once in Wales, I was chasing a rally car though on very slippery roads and honestly, I think any tire would have lost traction. It was only for a split second and nothing major - but still a bit scary haha.
The other time I was making my exhaust 'pop'. So rev it up to about 6k, let off the throttle and then on the overrun I'd get flames going pop pop pop. I was doing this and suddenly the light up ahead turned red. I slammed on the brakes and the rear locked.
Both times I lost traction were due to me, the rider. Not the tire(s).
I've just bought a set of PR3s ready for the spring. They seem like a good option as here in the UK it is wet all year, and I'm planning a big trip through France so I'll need the mileage from the dual compound.
They've never let me down through normal riding.
I had the rear slip once in Wales, I was chasing a rally car though on very slippery roads and honestly, I think any tire would have lost traction. It was only for a split second and nothing major - but still a bit scary haha.
The other time I was making my exhaust 'pop'. So rev it up to about 6k, let off the throttle and then on the overrun I'd get flames going pop pop pop. I was doing this and suddenly the light up ahead turned red. I slammed on the brakes and the rear locked.
Both times I lost traction were due to me, the rider. Not the tire(s).
I've just bought a set of PR3s ready for the spring. They seem like a good option as here in the UK it is wet all year, and I'm planning a big trip through France so I'll need the mileage from the dual compound.