Tyre advice please

[Appollo]

I know that tyres are a very contentious issue with people asking what's the best tyre for the 1400 but i have a question regatding michelin PR3
I need to get new tyres as I hate the battlax ones that are on my bike and tge rear is quite square.
On my previous bike a SV650 o put PR2s on and they were great tyres. I've spoken to my tyre fitter about getting Michelin for the 1400 and he says I should be using the PR 3 GT as the bike is heavy.
My question is does anyone know what the difference is and is it worth putting the GTs On?
Thanks

[Speedy1959]

I know I am not answering your question directly but I have recently had fitted a set of Pilot Road 4 tyres.
I think they suit the bike very well..
I am not a total hooligan with my riding style, so maybe I am not the best person to ask about longevity etc..

[seth]

this has been debated lots and i think the general consensus is either pirelli angel gt's or michelin rp3/4 (though i think there is s 5 coming out shortly) and you'll not go far wrong.
i like pirelli angel gt's myself as i get good mileage and like how they feel .i have never tried the michelin's but supect they would be as good but i get the pirelli's for a good price so that's what i use.

[Notty]

Pilot Road 4 - no need for GT versions 

[Doc_Rossi46]

Well Appollo this really is a no brainer. By far the best combination of tyres you can have. Is a front tyre closely followed by a rear tyre.  Oh and if you can't find the answer here then  My next set will be Pirelli Angel Gt's if that helps you 

[Sweaty]

As the boys have said above.
Angel GT or Michelin 3/4 or 5 👍

[Kiwifruit]

I've had 3 sets of PR4's, much of my riding is with the missus and  some luggage. I have not needed to use the the GT.
Seeing as you are asking about tyres, I would be getting the PR4's not PR3's.........Or why not treat yourself to a set of the latest Michelin Road 5's.
They will be my next set of tyres. What ever you choose, you will enjoy getting rid of the square one. 

[Andre]

The PR 3 GT and PR 4 GT are NOT certified by Michelin for the 14.

[lloydjames]

Michelin GT tyres are for long distance touring with pillion and luggage. If that's what you use the 14 for then it makes sense. Otherwise stick to normal variants as the 14 might be heavy, but not that heavy. You might struggle getting heat into the carcase otherwise. As others have said, Tyres are a big investment so why not go for a more modern alternative?

[gsxbarmy]

Michelin Road 5's (they have dropped the "pilot" tag) are now available. If there are any PR3's out there still (and its extremely doubtful) then they are really are very old stock, however you might get some good deals on PR4's, being the outgoing tyre that the Road 5 replaces.

It's a no brainer therefore, Michelin PR4's, Road 5's or Pirelli Angel GT's.

[Snapey]

I thought Michelin discontinued the PR3's because they were so bad. My favourite Michelin combination is a Power front and PR2 rear but I've now slowed down a lot so Angels are the current choice.

[KiwiCol]

I thought Michelin discontinued the PR3's because they were so bad. My favourite Michelin combination is a Power front and PR2 rear but I've now slowed down a lot so Angels are the current choice.

I've got the PR3's on the new blue Pete, they were on it when I got it.  They're ok, no issues from me with them.  I heard Michelin came out with the 4 because the 3's wore out too fast, nice sticky tyre & good in the wet, but bugger all of a life span.

[VladTepes]

I went from PR2's to PR4's - MUCH better. I'd recommend them.

The GSX1400 is not heavy enough to need Michelin's GT version so ignore that.

[KiwiCol]

Didn't you go the '55 profile as well Mick?   You've been off it so long you won't be able to compare.

[gsxbarmy]

I had PR3's on my 14 before I sold it - nice tyre gave confidence, but wear rate was a tad quicker than expected. PR4's gave similar grip but lasted longer, the new Road 5's are supposed to be better still and give more grip in the wet even when half worn.