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cringer 14-06-10 11:30 PM

Dunlop sportmax
 
The tread on my front tire isworn more on the outside of the tread than in the middle whereas the rear's are the opposite. The rear is almost square. Regarding the front is this normal?

Lozzo 15-06-10 01:03 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
Dunlops... get rid and fit something worth having on. There are plenty of suggestions on here if you look for them.

Stu 15-06-10 01:18 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cringer (Post 2295705)
The tread on my front tire isworn more on the outside of the tread than in the middle whereas the rear's are the opposite. The rear is almost square. Regarding the front is this normal?

Yes in my experience front tyres always wear on the edges more than the middle. Rear tyres depend how you use them.*





*Coming back from a 3000 mile trip through the mountains my rear was more worn on the edges than the centre for the first time ever :)

Stu 15-06-10 01:19 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Lozzo (Post 2295743)
Dunlops... get rid .

Maybe that goes for the Sportmax D220's but not the whole Dunlop range, surely? :???:

Red Herring 15-06-10 03:58 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
Nothing wrong with Dunlops, I think I may have to refer Lozzo to a statement made previously elsewhere.....:D

Being serious (no really) I use Dunlop D209 Qualifiers on my SV to fairy good effect so as Stu says it depends on which specific tyre you have, not necessarily the brand. Don't worry about that wear, it's perfectly normal. Before you replace them, and it sounds like they need it, have a search around this Forum under tyres. There are loads of reviews and it's important you get a set that suit what you want to do, and your budget.

rictus01 15-06-10 04:20 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
get black round ones

http://www.tire-information-world.co...amid-24950.jpg

or not......:smt103

Cheers Mark.

AndyBrad 15-06-10 06:44 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
aye the roadsmarts are supposed to be one of the best road tyres available. its the type not the manufacturer

Daniel-SV 15-06-10 09:06 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by cringer (Post 2295705)
The tread on my front tire isworn more on the outside of the tread than in the middle whereas the rear's are the opposite. The rear is almost square. Regarding the front is this normal?

Get some Dunlop Road Smarts, they get amazing write ups and everyone ive spoken to about them loves them. Im putting some on my SV the end of the month. They give great milage and give you the confidence to through the bike around a bit.

AndyBrad 15-06-10 09:19 AM

Re: Dunlop sportmax
 
aye thats what i'll be getting if i can get rob to stop drinking tea...


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