Squaring Off Tyres.

Pilots last for 4-5k miles or more I believe so 300 miles on the motorway isn't going to have a noticeable effect. As long as you vary the riding a bit you could do a few thousand without noticing.

 

Those are dual compound tyres aren't they, with a more durable centre section? They are designed for mixed road use, not constant leaned-right-over track use, so

I'd just accept that in the end you will replace them because of lack of tread depth in the centre (rather than at the edges), but not as soon as would have been the case with older designs.

 

Limit hard acceleration whilst upright to minimise squaring off, takes away the fun I know but why use hard acceleration on the motorways ?

 

Yes. Will be like having a plank of wood under the wheel by time you get there. God knows how you'll get back. Take the train





Or ignore that and as above, no impact at all.

 

Its what Pilot road 2s, 3s, and 4s are designed for, multi compound. Will do thousands rather than hundreds of miles before you can tell the difference in the middle. With fairly soft edges for grip once things get interesting. Don't worry.

 

No impact over 300 miles.

Alternatively take the A40 via Oxford/Gloucester. Yes it'll take longer and you have to watch the cameras but there are plenty of opportunities to make progress along that road - and once you hit Wales whether you're heading North, South or West it'll be worth the wait and you'll be in the groove.

 

.....it's that time of the night and I'm making it up as I go along! For some bizarre reason thought you were travelling from London town. Time to get a life and log out.