Dunlop roadsmart

Anyone use these?

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Dunlop Roadsmart Sport Touring Tire

In the market for a new set of tires, Have a buddy that recently put these on his FZ6. So far he has no complaints.

any advise would help

had a set on my VFR. They were ok, very similar to the Bridgestone BT-021. The roadsmarts are priced in the middle between the Bt-021 and the Michelin Pilot Road 2. If you have the $$$, go with the Pilots (had them on the K1200RS, great tire), if not, i'd probably just go with the 021, i had no complaints from any of them though.

I have them and have no complaints, of course I dont push the bike to the edge. (yes I have chicken strips). I have riden in the rain a couple of times with no problems.

I have them - put them on just before I did a track day and I was very happy with their performance. They seem to do well in the rain and are a good all around tire.

These tires do really good in rain. Remember, here in New England, we lost most of June and July to rain and I rode mostly in rain. I did really bad pouring rain for .25 miles and parked it (I got too wet to enjoy). But for steady medium rain, they do well. I was on the highway and did close to 80mph (I think more) going straight as it rained and they were solid on the road and gave good feedback.

I have never leaned hard on them in rain or dry -- my skill level is not there yet.

For comparison, I've only run Mich. Pilot Road 2 on a CBR and those were good too but not like this in the rain. I don't like surprises so I'll probably mount another set when these wear out.

I'm curious about how they handle in cold (i.e., dry Winter roads); I guess in a few months, I'll find out.

I cannot comment on handling in the dry -- I think my skills have a ways to go before I can even test a tires capabilities.



When I said Michelin Pilot Road 2, I really meant this (sport touring tire):

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details...etSport_Touring_Rear_Tire--41-MICHELIN-4.html

Dennis

I had them on my 1250 Suzuki and they were superb. I have BT-021s on the FZ6 and look forward to them wearing out so I can put Roadsmarts on.

Re: Dunlop roadsmart (new Rubber)

Had the day off. found a nice price 131.99 on some rubber.. so spent my day putting new rubber on and a oil change.


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I've run the Roadsmarts for a little over 18k(1st set 10k, current set 8k+) so far and can't complain about them. I ride pretty easy though, not usually more than 10 over the limit. I took them to my first track day in February of this year on a wet and cold track and only had one minor squirm where the muddy water was running across the track and I went across it at about 80mph.

Re: Dunlop roadsmart (new Rubber)

smokenu said:

Had the day off. found a nice price 131.99 on some rubber.. so spent my day putting new rubber on and a oil change.


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So, I did all the labor myself and today was the first chance I had to ride. With the new tire and fresh oil change. As I left to work I had that feeling of :scared: I hope I put everything back together correctly

Ever have that feeling?

Good News:thumbup: Bike felt great, Just taken it easy with the new rubber

Getting a set of Road Smarts this week for my Z750s...nothing but good reviews from friends and the two shops I called. Plus, the tread pattern looks good...:thumbup:

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smokenu said:

Had the day off. found a nice price 131.99 on some rubber.. so spent my day putting new rubber on and a oil change.


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Cool looking tread design!

Re: Dunlop roadsmart (new Rubber)

smokenu said:

Had the day off. found a nice price 131.99 on some rubber.. so spent my day putting new rubber on and a oil change.


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$138.95(rear)...how much for front??:cheer: Where...I'm in Temecula, but could easily ride to Oceanside for this deal. Thanks, Randy

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audible said:

$138.95(rear)...how much for front??:cheer: Where...I'm in Temecula, but could easily ride to Oceanside for this deal. Thanks, Randy

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Randy, Cycle Gear in San Marcos. should honor the same price in you neck of the woods

Re: Dunlop roadsmart (new Rubber)

do they off install and balance??

Re: Dunlop roadsmart (new Rubber)

audible said:

do they off install and balance??

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Yup, they do.

Roadsmarts on..... Look is good. Will reports on feel after a few rides. Right at $300.00 mounted and blanced. Temecula Cycle 951-694-9299. Ask for Dave and let him know Randy referred ya.

I only did the rear, so far so good:thumbup:, $300 for both great price:rockon:

Just ordered a set of these for my bike a couple days ago.
$250 shipped for the set from denniskirk. My 3k mile old BT016 rear is already down to cords

Figured I would go with something a little longer wearing (hopefully)

audible said:

Roadsmarts on..... Look is good. Will reports on feel after a few rides. Right at $300.00 mounted and blanced. Temecula Cycle 951-694-9299. Ask for Dave and let him know Randy referred ya.

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I might have to call him!

After last weekend's group ride, I've decided I would like to have a tire that not as sticky as the BT016. Not to say that the BT016 is not a good tire, in fact far from it. But as I'm learning, I think my preference is towards less sticky. I have around 5k on the BT016's at this point.

Everyone liking their Roadsmarts so far?

so far so good..felt great on the ride.