Need? I don't think so. I believe the GT's are a harder tire; the ride might feel harder as well. What are your current tires? What are your riding plans/goals?Michelin offers Road 5 and Road 5 GT. Do I need to get the GT version? My gf and I have a combine weight of probably around 300lbs
The tire debate is long and endless. I read what you wrote in the quote.Buy a decent quality tire that's maybe even on sale.You'll be extra fine with a harder compound such as the GT. You will be safe on something way less expensive if desired as well. The weight that will be going on your bike is nothing.Some of these guys weigh 300 pounds themselves,and thats BEFORE lunch.Don't take the tire thing too seriously.Decent tire recomened for the Busa,correct tire pressure (we can go into that if you have a spare hour) etc.Casual riding, commute, no tracks, occasional ride with gf. I don't ride that aggressive nor crazy speed either.
+1The tire debate is long and endless. I read what you wrote in the quote.Buy a decent quality tire that's maybe even on sale.You'll be extra fine with a harder compound such as the GT. You will be safe on something way less expensive if desired as well. The weight that will be going on your bike is nothing.Some of these guys weigh 300 pounds themselves,and thats BEFORE lunch.Don't take the tire thing too seriously.Decent tire recomened for the Busa,correct tire pressure (we can go into that if you have a spare hour) etc.
Track guys...10 opinions. LSR guys...10 opinions.Touring guys...10 opinions. Iron Butt guys...car tires.
Rubb.
Michelin offers Road 5 and Road 5 GT. Do I need to get the GT version? My gf and I have a combine weight of probably around 300lbs
Clear answer -NO.Michelin offers Road 5 and Road 5 GT. Do I need to get the GT version? My gf and I have a combine weight of probably around 300lbs
and it ends with zee pilot power but ............ I digress.......yaThe tire debate is long and endless. I read what you wrote in the quote.Buy a decent quality tire that's maybe even on sale.You'll be extra fine with a harder compound such as the GT. You will be safe on something way less expensive if desired as well. The weight that will be going on your bike is nothing.Some of these guys weigh 300 pounds themselves,and thats BEFORE lunch.Don't take the tire thing too seriously.Decent tire recomened for the Busa,correct tire pressure (we can go into that if you have a spare hour) etc.
Track guys...10 opinions. LSR guys...10 opinions.Touring guys...10 opinions. Iron Butt guys...car tires.
Rubb.
I have chosen the setup you recommended in a video:Gt model has ZERO compound difference from a NON GT pilot rd 5 .
The GT has extra belting and plies to support 650 plus pound tour bikes with riders and cargo . FJR1300, C14 , ST1300 K1600 and other models.
The gt version also weighs more due to extra steel belts / nylon cords
Gt model rides stiffer due to extra belting .
Answer is no as tire life will not change .
Guys this information is always available on the makers website.
42 / 42 even thought bike is 500lb with 150 lb pilot . When in the mountains pushing Hard 38 front is the only change besides suspension clicks .I have chosen the setup you recommended in a video:
Power RS front
Road 5 rear
Nowhere on the internet can I find the recommended tire pressure for these tires so I'm asking what pressures you run
Are you saying my C14 is a phat pig?Gt model has ZERO compound difference from a NON GT pilot rd 5 .
The GT has extra belting and plies to support 650 plus pound tour bikes with riders and cargo . FJR1300, C14 , ST1300 K1600 and other models.
The gt version also weighs more due to extra steel belts / nylon cords
Gt model rides stiffer due to extra belting .
Answer is no as tire life will not change .
Guys this information is always available on the makers website.
yes a very fat oneAre you saying my C14 is a phat pig?
Just finished speaking with Michelin North America.
Asked them their recommended tire PSI for the Road 5 and Power RS
They said: when it comes to motorcycle tires, we recommend you take your bike to the dealer and have the dealer evaluate your bike and tire combination to achieve the proper tire inflation rate.
I will NOT be doing that
That's one thing I can say about dunlop they have easy access to recommended pressures for recommended tires including regular commuting and spirited or track pressures. But of course they recommend the q3+ the busa so not the roadsmart so I'll be running the recommended 42 set by Suzuki.Just finished speaking with Michelin North America.
Asked them their recommended tire PSI for the Road 5 and Power RS
They said: when it comes to motorcycle tires, we recommend you take your bike to the dealer and have the dealer evaluate your bike and tire combination to achieve the proper tire inflation rate.
I will NOT be doing that
That's one thing I can say about dunlop they have easy access to recommended pressures for recommended tires including regular commuting and spirited or track pressures. But of course they recommend the q3+ the busa so not the roadsmart so I'll be running the recommended 42 set by Suzuki.