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Hmmm, this has been interesting reading guys n gurls, ta!
After some issues with Contis, im always a bit sceptical about changing brands, but i think im going to go for these. I would have had 020's, Road attacks & Z6/Diablo Stradas omn the sv up until now. |
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Of the PR2's, Storm ST's and now the Roadsmarts, they are all good - maybe the Roadsmarts have still something to show me, but at the moment I would say if anyone is looking for Sport/Touring tyres - pick the one you like the tread pattern of from these three ![]()
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I know this because I've just researched it having had a pedantic Bimpota refuse to start after working on it. It was still full of summer fuel. 5 litres of winter fuel in it and it started first time. This could well be why you are seeing the differences in the milages above. C Last edited by Berlin; 02-03-09 at 10:46 AM. |
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Berlin,
I'm sure it has an effect, but the transition seems to smooth to be put down to just a change in fuel type. I'd expect a clearer step between mpg levels. Probably too complicated for a layman like me anyway!
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Latest wear measurements.
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Is the roadsmart a triple compound tyre?
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My understanding is thus:
Looking at the tyre, it goes: Soft on LHS, harder in centre, soft on the RHS. To anyone else this is a "duel compound tyre" with one compound for the centre, and one for the edges. In a stunning display of one-one-upmanship that any 12 year old would be proud of, Dunlop have claimed three bands (soft, harder, soft) therefore tripple compound. Still getting good reviews though ![]() From their website: http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tire...ire.asp?id=101 "MT Multi-Tread rear tire incorporates a long-wearing compound in the center of the tire tread and a lateral-grip compound on each shoulder to maximize cornering performance and provide class-leading grip and feel." Jambo
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They are proving to be very nice tires anyway, i will be keeping an eye on mileage also. Seem to be as good as if not better than the BT021's they replaced. |
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Nearly there, Berlin.
It is temperature - related, but nowt to do with the fuel. When it gets REALLY cold, donning the Stormgard & waders adds massively to wind resistance - hence the dud mpg !
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