Help me choose a tire
11-01-10, 10:46 AM
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11-01-10, 10:59 AM
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i dont think they even sell PR2s anymore, but my preference of the three is PR3s.
11-01-10, 11:07 AM
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They would be a good choice for race-only wheels. But for overall riding the conti's are favored.
11-01-10, 12:27 PM
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Vittoria Rubino Pro
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Or whatever is on sale amongst the 3 choices. They are all great tires. 
11-01-10, 02:53 PM
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I have never ridden them, so take this with a grain of salt, but the word on the street is the PR3's are a bit better handling than the conti's (i.e. stickier) but are much more flat prone and wear faster.
They would be a good choice for race-only wheels. But for overall riding the conti's are favored.
They would be a good choice for race-only wheels. But for overall riding the conti's are favored.
11-01-10, 03:14 PM
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I guess I have to try the GP4000s since everyone vouches for them. I must say that I was very disappointed in the Gatorskins that everyone raves about. But I'll make up my own mind as to the GP4000s.
11-01-10, 03:18 PM
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Still can't climb
you have a long long time to wait. rubino pros go forever.
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11-01-10, 06:40 PM
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Ideally on sale from PBK you can sometimes get them for approx 30-35 bucks each.
11-01-10, 11:36 PM
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I had the PR3s (not 2's, don't think you can still get them) on my main bike until a few months back when I switched to GP4000S. I prefer the handling and feel of the PR3s but have had a worse run with flats. The PR3s do attract a lot of small cuts but mostly you can ignore them.
11-02-10, 12:49 AM
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I tried the PR3s and Vittorias this year - got only about 1500 miles from both of those. Switched back to GP4000s - I get at least double the mileage, and they don't grip any less well.
11-02-10, 01:00 AM
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For What It's Worth...having ridden all three of your choices, I prefer the PR3 over the other two, but only slightly, as I feel the ride and grip are better, but not by much. I don't find the PR3 to be more flat prone, but some folks have. I think it depends on riding/road conditions.
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