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Posted 11 May 2018 - 12:02 pm

Ive got between 6 and 7,000 miles already on a set of PR3s on my 9er. Theres some stepping on the tread blocks front and rear, and the rear has squared off a little, but not much. Other than that they look like theyve got a few thousand miles left in them.

My dilemma is that Ill be riding down to northern Spain and back in a couple of months. Ill probably spend a few days in the Pyrenees or Alps, so gentle touring. I reckon about 3,000 miles.

Ive had a new set of tyres delivered this morning (Avon Storm 3-D XMs). Do I have enough left on the PR3s for the trip, or do I put the Avons on nearer the time?

Much as I hate the idea of changing tyres before theyre done, Im leaning towards doing the trip on the new set. Thoughts?

Edited by Jim, 11 May 2018 - 03:05 pm.

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Posted 11 May 2018 - 12:22 pm

I'd swap them as late as possible before a trip (but def swap), as the new tyres will transform the ride. The old tyres will do as a future stop-gap fitting.

 

I like new tyres for a trip and it also reduces the chance of punctures while on tour.


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Posted 11 May 2018 - 12:37 pm

The fact that you asked answers yer question for thee.
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Posted 11 May 2018 - 12:43 pm

Got the same dilemma! I've got a squared of rear pr3 and a 1200 mile Irish trip looming. I just know I'll bottle it and get a new one the day before travel. Like the man said...
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Posted 11 May 2018 - 01:14 pm

Peace of mind if nothing else.  Last thing you want is worrying about tyres esp. when you're 2000 miles into yer tour and the carcass is showing.


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Posted 11 May 2018 - 01:51 pm

If you plan to go to the Pyrenees, go to Andorra to buy a set of new tyres : cheaper there, no taxes.

Dozen of tyre (and other bike stuffs : leathers, helmets, etc) sellers there, ready to please you & your bike.


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Posted 11 May 2018 - 02:12 pm

Yeah, I’ll change then the week before I go.

If you plan to go to the Pyrenees, go to Andorra to buy a set of new tyres : cheaper there, no taxes.
Dozen of tyre (and other bike stuffs : leathers, helmets, etc) sellers there, ready to please you & your bike.


Well, I guess I could include Andorra at some point. Last time I was there I didn’t spend much time looking in bike shops but, no taxes...hmmm. I could do with a new jacket, and boots...

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Posted 11 May 2018 - 03:04 pm

Got the same dilemma! I've got a squared of rear pr3 and a 1200 mile Irish trip looming. I just know I'll bottle it and get a new one the day before travel. Like the man said...
The answer is in the question!!


You’re welcome to my PR3 rear if it’s any better than yours. I’ll gladly take measurements, but to give you an idea, if I was doing 1200 miles I wouldn’t even have considered changing mine. I’m just not sure if it has 3k plus miles left in it. Just let me know, post wouldn’t cost much.

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Posted 11 May 2018 - 03:50 pm

Avoiding punctures is a major reason for full depth rubber Jim.....

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Posted 11 May 2018 - 05:54 pm

Avoiding punctures is a major reason for full depth rubber Jim.....

 

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Posted 11 May 2018 - 06:31 pm

Yeah, wish I could believe that.  Got a double puncture on my brand new rear tyre in the Picos after running over a strip of barbed wire. :rolleyes:


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Posted 11 May 2018 - 08:00 pm

Had a new Dunlop rear fitted to my first Mk1.
Rode 10 miles home
Noticed a nail in the tyre.
Immediately rode back to the tyre place.
Tyre was scrap, they couldnt plug it.

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Posted 11 May 2018 - 08:08 pm

It seems we've got some serious contenders for the bad luck championships !   :lol:


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Posted 11 May 2018 - 08:17 pm

It seems we've got some serious contenders for the bad luck championships !   :lol:


I was reluctant to post the same thought ;) my last puncture was a tubed tyre on a BMW RT in 1993.......touch wood

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Posted 12 May 2018 - 07:01 pm

don't forget pyrannes has some really coarse road surfaces and will eat tyres (mine all bobbled on the edges on the switch backs)
 

Andorra it not cheap, went into a bike shop there and there maybe no taxes but they sure have a great Gross Profit margin.


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Posted 13 May 2018 - 02:38 pm

You’re welcome to my PR3 rear if it’s any better than yours. I’ll gladly take measurements, but to give you an idea, if I was doing 1200 miles I wouldn’t even have considered changing mine. I’m just not sure if it has 3k plus miles left in it. Just let me know, post wouldn’t cost much.


Hey Jim, great offer thanks....but on final inspection before making a decision, I found a small nail in the tread. So it's like an omen. It's a new tyre tomorrow. Thanks again.
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Posted 13 May 2018 - 03:59 pm

don't forget pyrannes has some really coarse road surfaces and will eat tyres (mine all bobbled on the edges on the switch backs)
 

Andorra it not cheap, went into a bike shop there and there maybe no taxes but they sure have a great Gross Profit margin.

 

Yes, it's cheap for euro money countries, forgot about the brexit effect...  ;)


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Posted 13 May 2018 - 06:34 pm

Yeah, wish I could believe that.  Got a double puncture on my brand new rear tyre in the Picos after running over a strip of barbed wire. :rolleyes:

why did you do that then  :dunno:


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Posted 13 May 2018 - 06:41 pm

why did you do that then  :dunno:

 

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Posted 23 May 2018 - 04:04 pm

swap 'em out you could always put the old ones back on at some later time if you wanted.


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