I've been running the Pirelli Angels on my '91 K100RS and love them. They handle great, wear well and
can really handle having a load on them.
Not only can they handle a load, the sidewall integrity recently impressed the heck outta me.
This may not be the proper forum for this story but I'm new so please correct me if I'm in error.
The place, a Texas farm to market road near Houston
The time, 21:30 (9:30p.m.)
The incident, A load of Hardwood furniture not properly secured has been dumped in the middle
of the road.
Other factors, The driver had turned around, pulled back past his mess and parked in someones drive with his headlights pointing directly into incoming traffic(Looked like someone getting home late and checking the mail box)
Needless to say, I was effectively blinded.
The speed limit on this 2-lane road, 70mph( I'd eased off the throttle but was still doing near the speed limit).
What happened:
As soon as I passed his headlights I was into the debris. Was truly fortunate to not have augered in. Hit a chunk of wood from either the large chair in the middle of the road or the solid log bench that was pn the side of the road.
The result of the impact, a 1 inch puncture and instantly flat front tire.
The sidewalls provided enough rigidity that I was able to avoid the reast of the debris and l was able limp the 3&1/2 miles home after pulling over and checking(it was late and truck was in shop).
Got the girl home and the bead never broke...no damage to the rim.
Btw, my wife was riding on the pillon and I wiegh over 280 lbs.
Because of this incident, how they handle, their tread life and cost I am completely sold on the Pirellis.
Later,
Freelancer