Not sure what to attribute the big differences in mileage we're getting from the same tires. Road composition, heat, speed, inflation, all come into play. But that said, my R3T makes 142HP.149TQ, I ride in 100+ degree temps, at speeds occasionally beyond the posted limits(often invoking the speed limiter) and I'm getting great mileage from the Metzler. They seem to lock the rear easier, and not handle as well as the Avon. That and the mileage I'm getting would suggest a harder compound than the Avons.
But, others seem to be getting the opposite result. As far as I know, the Metzlers and the Avons are the only MC tires that will work on the R3T. I would love to have a V rated tire available, but that would probably get even worse mileage. As they say, there's no free lunch.
Oh, and nitrogen will do nothing to increase your mileage. It may slightly reduce the fluctuation in air pressure but if you're checking your pressures as you should, it will not make much of a difference. We use it in our race car tires, but going from cold to sustained 170+ speeds we need to be able to predictably manage the increase in pressure. Not nearly as important on a street tire.
But, others seem to be getting the opposite result. As far as I know, the Metzlers and the Avons are the only MC tires that will work on the R3T. I would love to have a V rated tire available, but that would probably get even worse mileage. As they say, there's no free lunch.
Oh, and nitrogen will do nothing to increase your mileage. It may slightly reduce the fluctuation in air pressure but if you're checking your pressures as you should, it will not make much of a difference. We use it in our race car tires, but going from cold to sustained 170+ speeds we need to be able to predictably manage the increase in pressure. Not nearly as important on a street tire.
