Michelin Power Race Questions [Archive]

Skeeter

07-28-2008, 12:11 PM

Words about Michelin Pilot Race tires from a dealer. * Ok, this gets confusing so we?ll try and make it simple. Michelin makes two separate Power Race tire line ups. The Power Race and then the Power Race ?PR? series. The ?PR? series are made specifically for the North American market and feature more technologically advanced and different tread compounds and casing construction than ?regular? Power Race. ?PR? models are typically only available from authorized race tire distributors. Altogether, there are seven (7) different compounds. Standard Power Race: Fronts and rears in the following compounds: Soft, Medium-Soft and Medium. The front compounds are slightly softer than the rears. (Example: A Medium front/rear combo will have a front that is slightly softer than the rear even though they are both medium compounds.) To identify the compound look on the sidewall of the tire and the compound will be directly follow the words ?Power Race?. We Stock: Front 110/70 soft, 120/60 soft, 120/70 soft(PR1), med-soft(PR2), medium. Rear 150/60 soft, 160/60 med-soft & medium, 180/55 soft(PR3) med-soft(PR4) medium, 190/55 med-soft & medium. * Power Race ?PR? Series ? We stock the PR1 and PR4 combo and were able to get a special very special deal on PR1 & PR4 combos. We also have some other PR series tires such as the PR2(med-soft) front, PRC (soft triangulated) front and PR5(medium) rear, but they are rather expensive. Track Notes: Are you are running an SV-650 or new Ninja 650 twin? The PR1 with a Power Race 160/60 medium makes a great track day and race combo. Got one of the hot 600 in-line fours? The PR1 and PR4 combo sets give BIG dollar race tire performance at a smoking good price. If you take your bike on the street occasionally, or want a little harder compound for those really hot summer days, we suggest the Power Race medium front and rear combo. You 1000cc riders have a couple of different choices? The PR1 or PR2 front is an excellent front choice combined with a PR4 or power race medium rear. If you have a 6-inch rear wheel or just like the profile, the Power Race 190/55 rear is a phenomenal rear tire and personal favorite of the authors. We offer the 190/55 in med-soft and medium, with the medium being the best choice for most riders and conditions. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: The 180/55 and 190/55 Power Race & PR tires run 22 ? 24 PSI. Do not run above or below this pressure! Power Race & PR fronts run 31-33 PSI. * Who Should Buy This Tire: Track day riders and racers all compounds based on personal preference. Street riders who ride ?near the limit? medium compound.


R1-Forum.Com > R1 Related Discussion > Tire Tech Forum > Michelin Power Race Questions PDA Michelin Power Race Questions Skeeter 07-28-2008, 12:11 PM Words about Michelin Pilot Race tires from a dealer. * Ok, this gets confusing so we?ll try and make it simple. Michelin makes two separate Power Race tire line ups. The Power Race and then the Power Race ?PR? series. The ?PR? series are made specifically for the North American market and feature more technologically advanced and different tread compounds and casing construction than ?regular? Power Race. ?PR? models are typically only available from authorized race tire distributors. Altogether, there are seven (7) different compounds. Standard Power Race: Fronts and rears in the following compounds: Soft, Medium-Soft and Medium. The front compounds are slightly softer than the rears. (Example: A Medium front/rear combo will have a front that is slightly softer than the rear even though they are both medium compounds.) To identify the compound look on the sidewall of the tire and the compound will be directly follow the words ?Power Race?. We Stock: Front 110/70 soft, 120/60 soft, 120/70 soft(PR1), med-soft(PR2), medium. Rear 150/60 soft, 160/60 med-soft & medium, 180/55 soft(PR3) med-soft(PR4) medium, 190/55 med-soft & medium. * Power Race ?PR? Series ? We stock the PR1 and PR4 combo and were able to get a special very special deal on PR1 & PR4 combos. We also have some other PR series tires such as the PR2(med-soft) front, PRC (soft triangulated) front and PR5(medium) rear, but they are rather expensive. Track Notes: Are you are running an SV-650 or new Ninja 650 twin? The PR1 with a Power Race 160/60 medium makes a great track day and race combo. Got one of the hot 600 in-line fours? The PR1 and PR4 combo sets give BIG dollar race tire performance at a smoking good price. If you take your bike on the street occasionally, or want a little harder compound for those really hot summer days, we suggest the Power Race medium front and rear combo. You 1000cc riders have a couple of different choices? The PR1 or PR2 front is an excellent front choice combined with a PR4 or power race medium rear. If you have a 6-inch rear wheel or just like the profile, the Power Race 190/55 rear is a phenomenal rear tire and personal favorite of the authors. We offer the 190/55 in med-soft and medium, with the medium being the best choice for most riders and conditions. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: The 180/55 and 190/55 Power Race & PR tires run 22 ? 24 PSI. Do not run above or below this pressure! Power Race & PR fronts run 31-33 PSI. * Who Should Buy This Tire: Track day riders and racers all compounds based on personal preference. Street riders who ride ?near the limit? medium compound. fast03r1 07-28-2008, 07:45 PM Good info...run these tires and love em!