Michelin Primacy HP

[NITRO]

I found a couple of posts regarding this tire, but all info was about psi. I'm just curious what those who are running it think of the tire, how it compares to other DS tires, etc. It's the only tire I could find that has tread rating (240) and size (60 series) I was looking for.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Primacy+HP&partnum=06WR6PHPV2&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Right now I'm waiting for my Avon Cobra rear to wear out. I have an extra rim with a GYTT mounted that I'll use the rest of the season, but plan to switch to a different/new tire by spring since the GoodYear is 4 years old. I'll also be switching to the double 5204 bearing mod and have everything in place or on order to do so. Looking forward to it!

[Valkpilot]

Personally, I would avoid it because it is not symetrical, i.e., if you draw a line down the center of the tread, one side is not a mirror image of other.  The sipes on the shoulders of the tread are opposite in direction.  I believe this contributes to a greater tendency to wander side-to-side or track road imperfections.

[Michvalk]

Personally, I would avoid it because it is not symetrical, i.e., if you draw a line down the center of the tread, one side is not a mirror image of other.  The sipes on the shoulders of the tread are directionaly in opposition.  I believe this contributes to a greater tendency to wander side-to=side or track road imperfections.

I agree. I have a Cooper that is not symetrical and it wanders all over up to around 30 miles per hour. After that rides OK, and corners well. Go for a symetrical tire

[NITRO]

Sounds good to me- thanks for the advice!

[Disco]

If, away from home and unable to plan ahead, you had a total failure of your rear tire and there were no symmetrical options, you would be fine on that tire.  I'm on the asymmetrical, but quite neutral, Continental Vanco 195/65-16 and it's Cherohala, Tail of the Dragon, BRP (and more) tested and approved.  I've put almost 9,000 miles on it since it was installed in June, and the only times I've felt any "personality" back there were on roads that were deeply dished or grooved.  Any tire - MC or DS - would have wandered in the dished roads, and the slight movement on the grooves was not disconcerting.  However, my symmetrical DS riding partners felt no movement over the same grooves. 

All of that said, go symmetrical.  That's what I'll do next.