Dunlops vs Michelins? - SV650.org

08-03-12, 07:08 PM

Need to put a good set of 'all rounder' tyres on , good in the dry, good grip in th wet .. but which to choose ?!

Dunlop Road Smarts ? -> is '2' the latest ??
Michelin Pilot Roads ? -> is '3' the latest ??

What do you run as a good all round tyre ?

Also where in the NW would you suggest - is Sharples in Bolton still going, or has anyone experiance of Tony Salt in Warrington ..?

fizzwheel · 08-03-12, 07:40 PM

Moved to bike talk as not listed anything for sale.

09-03-12, 11:30 AM

Both the tyres you listed are the latest versions, both are reported to be fantastic in all conditions but don't dismiss the older roadsmarts or pilot road 2's, they are also both really good tyres that grip in all conditions and you should be able to get a bargain on either.

How do you ride?
The roadsmarts are reported to be more sporty (tip in a bit faster) than the Pilots.

09-03-12, 08:37 PM

I'm not what you would call a racer on the road, but I do like to have a bit of fun now and then - thought the speed the tyres tip in wont make much difference to me : might try the previous versions if I can find a decent bargain then --- thanks for that

09-03-12, 08:55 PM

Pr2's are good

Edit there was a thread on this last week, apparently pr3's may warm up quicker and not last quite as long.

09-03-12, 10:08 PM

I'm running the Roadsmarts and they have been great. They've been on for over a year now and have loads of grip in the wet, more than the Roadattacks and Bt020's I had before. The mixed compound also makes them last well.

09-03-12, 11:20 PM

This review suggests the Dunlop outperforms the pr3's & bt023's
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...I-Launched.htm
No personal experience though.

Bibio · 10-03-12, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkid413

This review suggests the Dunlop outperforms the pr3's & bt023's
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...I-Launched.htm
No personal experience though.

hhhmmmm wonder why the Avon Storm2 were not covered in the reviews as they are in the same league.

Sid Squid · 10-03-12, 04:33 PM

Go to your nearest/friendliest/favourite colour of tyre supplier, ask them which sports touring tyres they sell for the least amount of money, buy those ones.

ALL modern tyres are excellent, and significantly better than we are.

10-03-12, 05:03 PM

Sid Speaks Sense.

08-03-12, 07:08 PM	#1
victor_meldrew Guest Posts: n/a	Dunlops vs Michelins? Need to put a good set of 'all rounder' tyres on , good in the dry, good grip in th wet .. but which to choose ?! Dunlop Road Smarts ? -> is '2' the latest ?? Michelin Pilot Roads ? -> is '3' the latest ?? What do you run as a good all round tyre ? Also where in the NW would you suggest - is Sharples in Bolton still going, or has anyone experiance of Tony Salt in Warrington ..?

08-03-12, 07:40 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: Dunlops vs Michelins Moved to bike talk as not listed anything for sale. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

09-03-12, 11:30 AM	#3
Stonesie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dunlops vs Michelins? Both the tyres you listed are the latest versions, both are reported to be fantastic in all conditions but don't dismiss the older roadsmarts or pilot road 2's, they are also both really good tyres that grip in all conditions and you should be able to get a bargain on either. How do you ride? The roadsmarts are reported to be more sporty (tip in a bit faster) than the Pilots.

09-03-12, 08:37 PM	#4
victor_meldrew Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dunlops vs Michelins? I'm not what you would call a racer on the road, but I do like to have a bit of fun now and then - thought the speed the tyres tip in wont make much difference to me : might try the previous versions if I can find a decent bargain then --- thanks for that

09-03-12, 08:55 PM	#5
Bluefish Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dunlops vs Michelins? Pr2's are good Edit there was a thread on this last week, apparently pr3's may warm up quicker and not last quite as long. Last edited by Bluefish; 09-03-12 at 08:56 PM.

09-03-12, 10:08 PM	#6
svrich Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dunlops vs Michelins? I'm running the Roadsmarts and they have been great. They've been on for over a year now and have loads of grip in the wet, more than the Roadattacks and Bt020's I had before. The mixed compound also makes them last well.

09-03-12, 11:20 PM	#7
dkid Guest Posts: n/a	This review suggests the Dunlop outperforms the pr3's & bt023's http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article...I-Launched.htm No personal experience though.

10-03-12, 04:33 PM	#9
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Dunlops vs Michelins? Go to your nearest/friendliest/favourite colour of tyre supplier, ask them which sports touring tyres they sell for the least amount of money, buy those ones. ALL modern tyres are excellent, and significantly better than we are. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

10-03-12, 05:03 PM	#10
FG1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Dunlops vs Michelins? Sid Speaks Sense.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Which Dunlops were they?	Chris Bird	Bikes - Talk & Issues	7	20-06-11 03:29 PM
Michelins or Dunlops	toot	Mini-Twins	61	03-06-11 01:09 PM
dunlops	trialspaul	Mini-Twins	13	24-02-10 06:33 PM
OE Dunlops?	MiniMac	Tyres	5	08-05-08 04:43 PM
MCN: Michelins for Harleys	NewsBot	News	0	13-02-07 07:45 PM