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 I am going to need to replace my Pirelli P4's, they seem to be getting hard to find and I am willing to experiment a bit. They have served me well for some 150K miles......but all good things come to an end. I have no interest in the Austone Taxi.....just don't like the tread pattern, too many viods where there could be rubber on the road. Don't really need a snow tire, but I really like the tread design and the abundant number of sipes. ===================== The X-Ice Xi3 is Michelin's third-generation Studless Ice & Snow winter tire developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans, family vans and small crossover vehicles that are looking for ice and snow traction along with predictable handling in cold, dry and wet wintry conditions. Meeting Michelin's Green X standard* for low rolling resistance confirms the X-Ice Xi3's contribution to reducing vehicle fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 gases. The X-Ice Xi3 is designed to take on ice and snow while it provides lasting winter performance. Michelin's FleX-Ice silica-based winter tread rubber compound (offers firmness at higher temperatures for wet and dry road stability while it remains flexible at lower temperatures to enhance packed snow and ice traction) is molded into a directional tread design that helps evacuate water and slush to improve hydroplaning resistance. Independent shoulder and intermediate tread blocks feature a combination of multiple micro-pumps and variable angle Cross Z Sipes to deliver traction on ice- and snow-covered roads. Additionally, the Cross Z Sipes increase tread and shoulder block stability to provide the lateral and longitudinal stiffness that enhances treadwear and driving precision on dry and wet roads. The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by a spirally wound nylon to optimize the tire profile while enhancing high-speed capability. Michelin X-Ice Xi3 winter / |
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2015, 02:46:21 AM » |
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2015, 04:27:31 AM » |
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MarkT
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2015, 02:34:30 PM » |
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If it's black or chrome - it qualifies for bling!
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Rio Wil
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2015, 07:26:27 PM » |
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Mark, I thought the tread on this Michelin looked a bit familiar, like I had seen something somewhat like it before ....I think you had posted a photo of your tire before. Glad to hear your tire runs well, it will be a few months before I get the new one, probably have 10K or so left in the P4 so no big hurry. I want to look at one for real, it's kind of hard to determine just how rounded the corners might be......but the pic looks pretty good so far.
Thanks for your comment.
Wil
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« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2015, 09:16:25 AM » |
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I have seen a lot of interest in auto tires on bikes, lately. What are the pros and cons? Seems contrary to common sense to put a tire on a bike that was meant to ride flat on the road, then expose it to hard cornering on its edge...
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« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2015, 10:17:58 AM » |
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I have seen a lot of interest in auto tires on bikes, lately. What are the pros and cons? Seems contrary to common sense to put a tire on a bike that was meant to ride flat on the road, then expose it to hard cornering on its edge...
There have been discussions about them. I'm sure if you do a search you'll find more info than you want.  What part of AZ are you in ? |
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« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2015, 11:18:44 AM » |
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I live in Clarkdale, southwest of Sedona. 86324
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« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2015, 12:07:56 PM » |
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I live in Clarkdale, southwest of Sedona. 86324
Some nice country . I usually get a couple rides over there every year. |
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« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2015, 02:22:57 PM » |
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I live in Clarkdale, southwest of Sedona. 86324
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MarkT
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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2015, 03:02:27 PM » |
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I am going to need to replace my Pirelli P4's, they seem to be getting hard to find and I am willing to experiment a bit. They have served me well for some 150K miles......but all good things come to an end. I have no interest in the Austone Taxi.....just don't like the tread pattern, too many viods where there could be rubber on the road. Don't really need a snow tire, but I really like the tread design and the abundant number of sipes. ===================== The X-Ice Xi3 is Michelin's third-generation Studless Ice & Snow winter tire developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans, family vans and small crossover vehicles that are looking for ice and snow traction along with predictable handling in cold, dry and wet wintry conditions. Meeting Michelin's Green X standard* for low rolling resistance confirms the X-Ice Xi3's contribution to reducing vehicle fuel consumption and emissions of CO2 gases. The X-Ice Xi3 is designed to take on ice and snow while it provides lasting winter performance. Michelin's FleX-Ice silica-based winter tread rubber compound (offers firmness at higher temperatures for wet and dry road stability while it remains flexible at lower temperatures to enhance packed snow and ice traction) is molded into a directional tread design that helps evacuate water and slush to improve hydroplaning resistance. Independent shoulder and intermediate tread blocks feature a combination of multiple micro-pumps and variable angle Cross Z Sipes to deliver traction on ice- and snow-covered roads. Additionally, the Cross Z Sipes increase tread and shoulder block stability to provide the lateral and longitudinal stiffness that enhances treadwear and driving precision on dry and wet roads. The tire's internal structure includes twin steel belts reinforced by a spirally wound nylon to optimize the tire profile while enhancing high-speed capability. Michelin X-Ice Xi3 winter / Just ordered this tire from Tire Rack for Jade. Will have report in a couple weeks. |
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MarkT
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« Reply #12 on: September 22, 2015, 04:12:04 PM » |
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WOW - ordered this tire yesterday afternoon - it was here in 20 hours. That's FAST. OK so they have a warehouse in Denver. Even so... Might have it on by the weekend but I'm working on a ton of other mods.
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« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2015, 05:08:22 PM » |
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I am looking forward to hearing what you think of this tire. I still have several thousand left in my P4 but will use them up pretty quick......it almost looks like the center portion of this tire is concave?.....
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MarkT
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« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2015, 06:03:19 PM » |
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Optical illusion. From the tread pattern. The corners don't look as rounded in person. We'll see how it rides. Compared to my Vredestein - which I will still have on Deerslayer.
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