| Author | Message | ||
     Dpg |
I've been running the Dunlop D220s and decided to try the Roadsmart dual compound tires as replacements. Picked up two new rears and one new front for under $300! Question is generic, but what's the opinion on running the almost new looking D220 with the new Roadsmart? I usually go through three rear tires to every front tire. Tread patterns are very different between the two models. Guess I could always sell the used front for half the cost too. Safe ride, Gary in Oaktown | ||
| Dwardo |
I just put a new Roadsmart on with a D220 on the front. I don't see any problem so far. | ||
| 5liter |
Got a Roadsmart on the front & D220 on the rear. No problems. | ||
| Dpg |
Thanks guys. Guess I can wear out at least one of the rears first. Then again, I have an extra set of the orange cast wheels with rotors and pulley so I could swap out a full set of the Roadsmarts to see the difference. Safe ride, Gary in Oaktown | ||
| Bluzm2 |
I stopped using Dunlops a few years ago. The D205's just plain sucked. The 220's are kind of scary. Slow to warm up and they do weird things when you push them. Also got odd front tire wear on 3 different bikes (2-S2's, 1-M2). the rears were real prone to flatspotting. I switched to Bridgstone BT021's (4 sets so far). They have been great so far. Next time around I'm going to give the Pirelli Diablo Strads's a shot. YMMV Brad | ||
| Dpg |
I've stuck with the 220s mainly because that's what the bike had when I bought it and the rears would wear out so much faster than the front that I never got around to trying other models or manufacturers. Unfortunately, my riding is probably 70/30 street to twisties so I need that rear tire to last longer. I always wear out the center on the rears. If I was a more aggressive rider I'd go with a higher performance tire. Those wear faster too, so the financial factor is also something I think about. Safe ride, Gary in Oaktown | ||
| 5liter |
Dpg: My "chicken strips" are WIDE. Nearly all highway miles. | ||
| Sloppy |
Funny thing about tires - everyone has different opines. I hated the Bridgestones in comparison to the Dunlops! Bridges had very little road feedback and didn't like to turn in like the Duns did. I use the RoadSmart now and am very pleased with it. With regards to mixing - the only time I've heard of any concerns is if you mix bias with radials. Otherwise you'll be fine. | ||
| Bluzm2 |
One of the nice things about the BT021, the rear is a dual compound so it lasts longer in the center. sides are still grippy... Brad | ||
| Dpg |
Hi Jim, Yeah, the sides of the rear tire is usually pristine. I get to within 1/2" on the strip, but not often enough LOL! That's on a 180 profile which probably adds to the strip width. The Roadsmart series is also a dual compound tread construction. Someone once tole me the centers on some of these 2CT tires was a stock compound and then the sides were done in a softer grippier compound. Hope that's not the case with the Roadsmarts. I'm looking for a higher mileage sport-touring tire as that's a good match for my type of riding. Quite a few 2CT tires out there now. Shop is mounting my set today so I'll get a chance to scrub them off and check the performance/mileage characteristic in the coming weeks. Safe ride, Gary in Oaktown |
