randy Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I need new tires. It seems this place has a nice killer sale for PR 3's. 295.00 for a PAIR (front and rear) PR 3's on sale Link to comment
Sailorlite Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I agree that's a good price for the pair, particularly if there's free shipping (?) and no sales tax. (Evidently their rear PR3 is the standard version, not the "B" version). Link to comment
randy Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 it is free shipping, and no sales tax (at least to GA) They had the B model, but I am putting these on my Tuono so did not need the B model Link to comment
Dave_zoom_zoom Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I need new tires. It seems this place has a nice killer sale for PR 3's. 295.00 for a PAIR (front and rear) PR 3's on sale Thanks for the tip Randy! Dave Link to comment
azokie Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I agree. Great price and free shipping. However, there is a $3.50 tire recycle fee--whatever that is. But even with the fee, the combo is less than $300 a set--without the standard rear tire--not B. Link to comment
Michaelr11 Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 PR3 is on sale at Bike Bandit too. Not sure when the sale ends. For the 1100RT, 120/70x17, 160/60x18 - $282. $8.95 shipping, or ships free if you become a "podium member." Last year they had a special deal on that, free with an order over $xx (don't remember). For the 1200RT, 120/70x17, 180/55x17 - $288. They offer the B rated rear for an added $28. I have no financial interest in Bike Bandit. Just buy stuff from them sometimes; also often use emototires. Link to comment
azokie Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks Michaelr11. I ordered a set of PR 3's for my 12RT. Total to the door $296.65 and I also had some Bandit Bucks to take the price down a little. I think the sale ends today, Monday, Jan 21 end of day. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Keep in mind that bikebandit offers a 10% discount if you are a AMA member or have Dairyland insurance. Link to comment
wvpc Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Just ordered the PR3 package with the "B" spec rear tire from Chapparall Motorsports-$333.76 to my front door. That was today so the sale is still on. Link to comment
cheto Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just order a pair from Chaparral for $299.76 (non-B) for my R1100RT. By the way, that "recycling fee" disappeared during final checkout. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The sale at BikeBandit is back up as well. Link to comment
BabyCow Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 Pardon my ignorance but what is the significance/difference with a B model? How do you tell the difference? Link to comment
Downs Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The B model is supposed to be for heavier bikes such as the RT or FJR and similar bikes that generally have a heavier load on the back tires. Harder compound or something that should make the tire last a bit longer. Link to comment
BabyCow Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Thanks. How do u tell? A marking on the tyre? Different tread? Link to comment
Sailorlite Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Yes, there's a small capital "B" molded into the sidewall following the tire's size markings, and no difference in tread patterns. FWIW, I could tell no difference in handling or mileage between the B and non-B but I never rode two-up or really heavily loaded - that's on the '08 RT and over 70K miles. But I do know that PR2- and PR3-equipped RT's new from the factory came with the B-spec version. Link to comment
malcolmblalock Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 While I haven't tried the PR3 tires yet, I can say that the Pirelli Angel ST tires, the "B" tire has a deeper tread depth and gets about 3K more miles than the non "B". At least on my bike. YMMV Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 While I haven't tried the PR3 tires yet, I can say that the Pirelli Angel ST tires, the "B" tire has a deeper tread depth and gets about 3K more miles than the non "B". At least on my bike. That must be why I got 6K from my first set of Angels and 3.5K from the second one. Interesting.... Link to comment
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