Angels have wings . . .

[Speedy1959]

Now that I have your attention . . .
Had a set of Pirelli Angel GT's fitted yesterday as recommended by a certain Seth on this forum.
I went for a 180 mile ride today (I am off till next Thursday) and I can say I am certainly impressed with them.
Yes new tyres are going to be better than worn tyres but thats not my point..

With the Michelin PR4's I was always aware of their sensitivity to road irregularities right from day 1.
In fact I had got used to bracing myself / the bike when seeing a road ridge that I was unable to avoid, in order to be ready for the pull one way or the other..
I went over just such a ridge today and nothing happened !
I know its very early days with these tyres but I am already a convert..
Thanks Seth.

S.

[seth]

No worries buddy
I really like the Pirelli Angel gt's.
They are so sure footed and last very well .
They are not the cheapest by a fair bit but I think they are worth it .
Be interesting to see how they do on your bike with the way you ride on mileage as everyone rides differently.

[ARH]

Seth has a lot to answer for..     I too am an a Angel GTConvert...

[seth]

@ARH
The question is do you like them ?

[gsxbarmy]

Try Michelin PR5's. Better than Angel GT's IMO, but then that's just my opinion - after all what's good for one, may not be for another.

[KiwiCol]

Bring back the T20 I say . . . 

[seth]

I've not tried the Michelin so you could be right barmy .
I might need to try if they are cheaper than the Pirelli's .
As they are getting expensive.

[gsxbarmy]

I agree large variations in price for the same tyre at different suppliers locally - even some of the larger depots are more expensive than the independents, it's a case of ringing around and asking about prices for a couple of naked.

In all honesty between Michelin and Pirelli it's personal choice, myself I'm a Michelin man, but if the price difference was enough i'd consider the Pirelli's. But no other make.

[seth]

My big problem is the place I've got my tyres for always did great deals but it's closed and with the move a bit more south finding a place that can do simular deals is difficult.

[ARH]

I looked at PR5's but they were actually a bit more expensive than the GT's...  and any way between Seth and Grog (them being very esteemed forum member and all  ) I was convinced to give the GT's a go.  Just over 1000k on them now and absolutely no regrets... great tyre.   But then I would say that wouldn't I 

[Sweaty]

myself I'm a Michelin man.

Put a bit of weight on have you Dave 

[gsxbarmy]

myself I'm a Michelin man.

Put a bit of weight on have you Dave 

ummmm just a couple, need more gym time 

[KiwiCol]

I hear 'weight lifting & elbow exercises' go well   

[VladTepes]

I've been getting that Michie 'ridge' issue too. My front tire is due a replacement so I'll try a PR5 this time.

[gsxbarmy]

I hear 'weight lifting & elbow exercises' go well   

A man after my own heart Col