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The Dunlop Roadsmart III compared to Michelin PR2/PR4GT Dilemma
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<blockquote data-quote="K_Flyer" data-source="post: 1424465" data-attributes="member: 89366"><p>On my second non-GT Road5 front. Replaced the first one at 7765 because it had squared off from a 5800 mile trip to UP Michigan and we were heading out to thrash some mountain roads. Still not down to the bars but handling suffered. Seemed to square off a bit more than Theresa's PR4GT. Front mileage the same (near as makes a difference) with Z8's or PR4's on both bikes. We run 36 psi on the fronts with all of the tires. Tried 41 and 39 and both of us did not like the handling and ride. The Road5 rear looks like it will last longer than the other rear tires we've used; probably 10,000 or more. Amazing how different every ones experience is with tires. We get similar wear, even though I'm 225 and she is 155. We don't drag pegs but like fast sharp corners. Our riding is about 1/3 rider only (mostly twisties), the rest on trips with luggage.</p><p></p><p>I loved the Z8's handling. My PR4 experience was on Theresa's bike that she had set up for her liking so maybe not a fair comparison. However, I have to say I now prefer the handling of the Road5. I will check out the GT version when available but we've had minimal cupping on the PR4's or the Road5.</p><p></p><p>YMMV</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="K_Flyer, post: 1424465, member: 89366"] On my second non-GT Road5 front. Replaced the first one at 7765 because it had squared off from a 5800 mile trip to UP Michigan and we were heading out to thrash some mountain roads. Still not down to the bars but handling suffered. Seemed to square off a bit more than Theresa's PR4GT. Front mileage the same (near as makes a difference) with Z8's or PR4's on both bikes. We run 36 psi on the fronts with all of the tires. Tried 41 and 39 and both of us did not like the handling and ride. The Road5 rear looks like it will last longer than the other rear tires we've used; probably 10,000 or more. Amazing how different every ones experience is with tires. We get similar wear, even though I'm 225 and she is 155. We don't drag pegs but like fast sharp corners. Our riding is about 1/3 rider only (mostly twisties), the rest on trips with luggage. I loved the Z8's handling. My PR4 experience was on Theresa's bike that she had set up for her liking so maybe not a fair comparison. However, I have to say I now prefer the handling of the Road5. I will check out the GT version when available but we've had minimal cupping on the PR4's or the Road5. YMMV [/QUOTE]
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