Dunlop RoadSmart 2

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Dunlop RoadSmart 2

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With Dunlop RoadSmart original now being discontinued, might be time to look at the 2.

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Dunlop have sent me this fitment guide for my bike.

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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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For comparison, this is the original RoadSmart tread pattern.

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David. wrote: Thu Oct 20, 2022 4:17 pm Soon to be replaced with Dunlop RoadSmart 2.
Job done, new tyres fitted today, current mileage 43,431.
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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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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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