Dunlop Roadsmart Tires

njnear

NJN EAR

• Apr 15, 2008

• #1

I know this may be pushing it, but does anyone have any data points for the new Roadsmart tires from Dunlop on an RT? Or any similar machine would suffice.

I'm getting around 6k miles on the Michelins and I'd like to go twice that yet still have sticky sides.

 

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tbryant

New member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #2

I'm still running Michelin Pilot Roads, getting on average of 17-18k, at 42 lbs in rear and 36 in the front. Can't imagine those Michelin's not running any longer than they are for you. My 06 RT now has almost 42K on it and is only on thrd set.

 

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Mr. Frank

New member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #3

I've seen two magazine reports on the Roadsmarts which were very positive.

 

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Harrington

Guest

• Apr 15, 2008

• #4

No Roadsmarts for me although I just spooned on a set of Pilot Road 2c. I've ran a few sets of Z6s and a set of Pilot Roads. I haven't seen 6k on a set. By then the rear is nearly at the nubs. I would love to get 18k out of a set of tires. We have a lot of chip sealed roads around here that probably are most of my consumption problem.

 

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tbryant

New member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #5

Most of my miles are hiway miles here in Arizona, I'm sure if I was riding a lot in city traffic they may not go as far. I was looking at the PR2s the other day, will go to them if there aren't any regular PRs left. My experience in the past with Dunlops on a K12LT was that they only went 5k, Metzeler ME880s went almost 16k but they aren't radials and aren't meant to handle like one.

 

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MechanicSavant

New member

• Apr 16, 2008

• #6

I'm fortunate if I get 7k from a set of pilot roads dunlops were mebee 6k & steel was showing!!! I'm hoping the roadII's are better cause they are 50% more$$ than the plain roads...
Me? flogging myR1200r on backroads "just as hard as I can sir"

 

Gnomad

06 R1200RT

• Apr 16, 2008

• #7

Last weekend I replaced my original Dunlop Sportmax front tire with a Dunlop Roadsmart. The original tire had 8800 miles on it and still had some life left on it.

The new tire feels fine, but I haven't had a chance to really ring it out yet in these first hundred miles. The price was right on this tire, too. I bought it from Mororcycle Superstore for $113 with free shipping.

The local BMW dealer did have an awful time getting it to balance properly.

I will post my experience later when I have some miles on the tire.

 

hass

New member

• Apr 17, 2008

• #8

No data but in case some of you haven't seen these reviews (1st one is a video):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Agz_iwOfxw

http://www.motorcycle.com/products/dunlop-roadsmart-tire-review-75375.html

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/Article_Page.aspx?ArticleID=5934

 

njnear

NJN EAR

• Apr 17, 2008

• #9

A lot of great input.

I was ready to do the Dunlop Elite III (Goldwing tire). Had excellent luck with them on my Concours. Not as sticky, but mileage around 14k.

I thought about the PR2's, but if the Dunlop Roadsmarts are available, will likely give that a whirl.

Thanks again.

 

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kgadley01

New member

• Apr 17, 2008

• #10

tires

I've got 11k on my rear z-6 looks good for a couple more

 

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dsenn

Guest

• Apr 19, 2008

• #11

tires

2005 R1200RT 73558mi. 3 sets of pilot roads at 10 to 13,000 miles and 2 sets, second set still on, dunlop 220's at 8 to 11000 miles a set. next set is roadsmarts which will go on in another month. Both brands have been very good in rain. Acording to dunlops web site the roadsmarts are to replace the 220,s they also claim it is the best wet road tire they have ever made. been happy with both brands but dunlops are not as noisey.