Pirelli Angel City vs Michelin Pilot St price difference?

[czakal]

Hello everyone,
I'm not technical at all and I need help understanding why the price of some tyres are noticeably different when I think they're probably similar quality? I don't mind paying £161 for the more expensive Pilot Street set compared to the £118 Angel City but I'd like to know what I get for the extra money (I'm a commuter, don't need super performance, but better wear is definitely good--means I spend less often for tire changes at the garage...)


https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/pirelli-angel-city-motorcycle-tyre-package-2003069/

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/michelin-pilot-street-motorcycle-tyre-package-2003090/

Thanks and hope it's not a dumb question

C.

[Zen Dog]

It's not a dumb question, but unfortunately there isn't a straight answer. Newer designed tyres tend to be more expensive, and every time they're basically claimed to be grippier and/or longer lasting. Whether they actually are, who knows? Personally, I would probably have a read around on the forums and see if anyone has a particular tyre recommendation for your bike. Lacking that, on a low powered bike (which I'm assuming yours is), I'd just go for the cheaper one.

The default tyre option for smaller bikes for many years was the BT45, this has now been replaced by the BT46, so may be worth considering - https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/bridgestone-battlax-bt-46-motorcycle-tyre-package-2011649/
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[rpsmith79]

Not related to those 2 tyres exactly, but this is a useful video comparing 3 popular tyres, and what makes each one (potentailly) better than the others

https://youtu.be/eLSfj_-2yZ0
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[Zen Dog]

[rpsmith79]

[Pete.]

I tried the pilot streets and they were God awful. Supposed to be longer lasting due to extra silicon content or something. All I could is that they had shag all grip and wore out faster than the PR4 I'd used before it.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[czakal]

Thanks everyone, yes it's a low power bike (YBR 250). Curiously the manual recommended Pirelli Sport Demons but since I can't find those in the specs needed, the closest is probably the Angel City. So I will probably go for those