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<blockquote data-quote="Fred H." data-source="post: 218474" data-attributes="member: 2059"><p>Riding conditions have been one-up, 180lb rider, Givi top box mounted, but empty and saddlebags on but also empty. Temps have varied from 50's to 80's. Yesterday it was about 75 when I was out, and I had them slide (both ends of the bike) several times in tight turns when transitioning to smooth patches.</p><p></p><p>I lowered the tire pressure another 2 psi in both tires and went back out on the same road this afternoon. I warmed the tires up first and then tried out some of the same corners. I did notice an improvement in grip, though I am still getting some sliding. Though to be fair, I can make any tire slide on some of these turns, it just seems that the PR's are sliding much more than most tires do. Anyway, it does seem like running the pressure low helps, however, I dunno what that is going to do for tire life or tire temp over the long haul. 34 front 36 rear seems awful low to me, and I never had to run a tire this low before just to get decent stick out of it.</p><p></p><p>I have always like Michelins in the past, but I don't think I will put another set on when these wear out. I need something with a bit more stick when it is on a smooth or challenging road surface.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fred H., post: 218474, member: 2059"] Riding conditions have been one-up, 180lb rider, Givi top box mounted, but empty and saddlebags on but also empty. Temps have varied from 50's to 80's. Yesterday it was about 75 when I was out, and I had them slide (both ends of the bike) several times in tight turns when transitioning to smooth patches. I lowered the tire pressure another 2 psi in both tires and went back out on the same road this afternoon. I warmed the tires up first and then tried out some of the same corners. I did notice an improvement in grip, though I am still getting some sliding. Though to be fair, I can make any tire slide on some of these turns, it just seems that the PR's are sliding much more than most tires do. Anyway, it does seem like running the pressure low helps, however, I dunno what that is going to do for tire life or tire temp over the long haul. 34 front 36 rear seems awful low to me, and I never had to run a tire this low before just to get decent stick out of it. I have always like Michelins in the past, but I don't think I will put another set on when these wear out. I need something with a bit more stick when it is on a smooth or challenging road surface. [/QUOTE]
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