Just curious, are you getting the Pilot Power 2CT or the Pilot Road2? FYI, I have over 7,000 on my PR2 and it still looks good.
For me, since I tour, I know that no matter how I corner the center strip will wear out sooner than the sides. Not wanting to give up good cornering I went with the PR2. Hard center for longer 'straight up' riding mileage and soft edges for stability in the twisties.
BTW, I'll probably be heading up to Idaho and Montana in July but I'll be a lot farther north than I Falls...you know, where its GREEN and pretty! LOL
Buy them from soneone who sells them