With Dunlop RoadSmart original now being discontinued, might be time to look at the 2.
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Dunlop RoadSmart 2
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Re: Dunlop RoadSmart 2
Dunlop have sent me this fitment guide for my bike.
Interesting that they list three tyres which might be considered more "sport" than "sport touring" in, Sportmax GPR-300, Sportsmart Mk3 & Qualifier Core.
As has been highlighted elsewhere, they are all the same speed & load rating. Mileage might be variable.
Interesting that they list three tyres which might be considered more "sport" than "sport touring" in, Sportmax GPR-300, Sportsmart Mk3 & Qualifier Core.
As has been highlighted elsewhere, they are all the same speed & load rating. Mileage might be variable.
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Re: Dunlop RoadSmart 2
For comparison, this is the original RoadSmart tread pattern.
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Re: Dunlop RoadSmart 2
I ran the Road Smart 3's on my last RTP and thought they were great. As good as the Michelin 4's they replaced and substantially less expensive.
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I've had RoadSmart IV GT's on for 1500 miles now, the grip in the dry is fantastic, there is very little difference in the wet. They turn in to a corner quicker that the Metzeler Roadtec 01's that were fitted previously and give more grip.
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Re: Dunlop RoadSmart 2
Did 5,000 miles on the RS2's last year. Just checked the remaining serviceable tread depth to the TWI's in the centre of each tyre. Front = 1.5mm, Rear = 3.0mm. Quiet impressed with the tyre wear, I normally change the tyres once per year at this kind of mileage.
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The RS2's have now done 5,870 miles with the remaining serviceable tread depth to the TWI's in the centre of each tyre, Front = 1.0 mm, Rear = 2.5 mm. By the time I've been to Wales & back (700 miles) they should be ready for changing after a total of 6,570 miles, IMO, that is quiet good. The rear would still be serviceable but will change F&R as a pair.
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Not a bad estimate, did 711 miles. Will check the remaining tread depths later.