Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS vs Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP - Your Evaluations and Opinions Please

***OhioWinger*** · 08-29-2014, 07:10 PM

I like the Yoko better than the Alpin too. Alpin rides a little softer and wears a little better but the Yoko transitions so much better and holds a line much better. No squirming either with the Yoko.

**speckfisher** · 08-29-2014, 07:24 PM

Originally posted by OhioWinger View Post

I like the Yoko better than the Alpin too. Alpin rides a little softer and wears a little better but the Yoko transitions so much better and holds a line much better. No squirming either with the Yoko.

Folks, OhioWinger is the member that told me about the ENVigor......he knows a great deal about the tire. I originated this post because some folks are trying to decide which of these two favorite run flats they should try. New forum, so please post your findings.......we are all different riders. Thanks

***wing nut*** · 08-29-2014, 08:31 PM

I also agree I got both tire had the yoko on like it then last weekend put the mich back on cause it still has life to it and I also agree that the the tire is better with the edges worn a little and if your going to plauy in the mountain pump up the pressure it's a total different tire. and Ohio is the one that made me see the light yep it's all his fault lol

**speckfisher** · 08-29-2014, 08:48 PM

The Alpin gets better with wear on the edges.......you are so correct about spirited twisty riding - pump it up - 38 to 41 psi is wonderful but 28 - 32 psi is better for wear on the interstate. I realize you already know this stuff - just rehashing old info. for this new forum. Everything I learned about the Darkside was from you guys.

**hparsons** · 08-29-2014, 09:25 PM

I rode the Alpin for about 42k miles, and liked it. Trying the Yoko now, I've got a couple hundred miles on it, all city, but I like it even better (so far). We're riding to the coast for a campout this weekend. I should have a better opinion then.

Between these two tires though, I'm totally convinced that a CT on the back is the way to go.

**dosxxs** · 08-30-2014, 03:05 PM

I went from the Kumho to the Alpin and liked the Alpin better so I ordered another one. Heck with the mileage I am getting out of the Alpin (23K) it will be a while before I try the Yoko.

**Elrod** · 08-30-2014, 11:05 PM

Both are great tires for the Gold Wing. The key is matching the right tire to your particular needs, style and locale. The Alpin is a bit better if you are not a hard-charger. The Yoko is a better twistie tire. Both are solid tires. If I were a flatlander, I would probably prefer the Alpin and just run up the pressure if I went to the twisties. Where I live and how I ride, between the two I would get the Yoko.

**1096dad** · 09-01-2014, 12:36 PM

I made the decision to go to the dark side after a lot of reading, especially the experiences of so many others who had made this decision before I did. I've had the Yoko on my bike now for almost 10K and it's got at least that much left in it. Great handling tire and I feel absolutely 100% confident in the curves or on the slab with this. I'll definitely buy another one when this one wears out. Another thing that helped my research was the input of Ohiowinger's videos of the tire in action. See attached. Hope this helps anyone considering this move. You won't regret it!!

**1096dad** · 09-01-2014, 12:46 PM

Here's one of the Michelin Alpin for anyone considering this tire.

**Yellowbird** · 09-06-2014, 09:17 PM

Wow just what i was looking for i will be going with Yoko i do ride on wet roads a lot makes the difference for me.

**Rapidray** · 09-11-2014, 07:39 PM

I am not an expert but I did stay in a Holiday Inn Express last week, with Murgie no less. I liked the Alpin ( yes, I am the proverbial Flatlander ) and if you know that it doesn't like ham handed inputs in the corners and don't do that, it is a great tire. Haven't tried the Yoko.

**murgie** · 09-11-2014, 09:00 PM

Hey Ray, glad you made it!

**Rick Abell** · 09-14-2014, 05:25 PM

Got about 7000 (so far) on the Alpin,,,, just came back from Colorado Rockies with lots of twisties....... love the tire. I don't push it in wet weather but think the rear will stick better than the front. (Past tires were Kumho, and Pirelli.)

Yokohama Avid Envigor ZPS vs Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 ZP - Your Evaluations and Opinions Please

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