Dunlop qualifiers i figured out why they suck
#11
09-11-2008, 02:08 AM
RE: Dunlop qualifiers i figured out why they suck
ORIGINAL: Mwall
I still have what I believe is the stock qualifier in front and a Pilot power radial in back...how is that going to effect my handling?
I still have what I believe is the stock qualifier in front and a Pilot power radial in back...how is that going to effect my handling?
But yeah, it's never a good idea to mix tire compounds, ESPECIALLY different brands of tires. I would have the front tire replaced to match the rear tires as soon as possible.
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09-11-2008, 11:49 PM
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RE: Dunlop qualifiers i figured out why they suck
i ran Sumitomos on my beater 02 Spec v. They were the cheapest 215-25-r17s you can get. that were Z rated 100 bucks installed each!!!
The quality not too impressed. but you pay for what you get right?
Right now i am running Michelin Pilot Powers! Love them!
The quality not too impressed. but you pay for what you get right?
Right now i am running Michelin Pilot Powers! Love them!
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09-12-2008, 02:06 AM
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RE: Dunlop qualifiers i figured out why they suck
ORIGINAL: Blue Fox
It's the differing compound, grip limits, feel, etc. that you have to worry about. The front tire will be giving you feedback from one book, and the rear tire will be at a completely different library, giving you a different perspective. The front will say "sure, plenty of grip" and the back screams out "whoops, no more grip"........and now you get yourself into a situation. A better way to have gone would be to have replaced the rear tire with another Dunlop, so at least it's closer to the same specs as the front.
But yeah, it's never a good idea to mix tire compounds, ESPECIALLY different brands of tires. I would have the front tire replaced to match the rear tires as soon as possible.
ORIGINAL: Mwall
I still have what I believe is the stock qualifier in front and a Pilot power radial in back...how is that going to effect my handling?
I still have what I believe is the stock qualifier in front and a Pilot power radial in back...how is that going to effect my handling?
But yeah, it's never a good idea to mix tire compounds, ESPECIALLY different brands of tires. I would have the front tire replaced to match the rear tires as soon as possible.
Also have to worry about a rounder profile tire will turn-in slower then a sharper profile tire, which in turn will alter the bikes handling characteristics.
, i hate the stock qualifiers. <- thats a period! 
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09-19-2008, 11:54 AM
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RE: Dunlop qualifiers i figured out why they suck
To help put this to rest and to add upon this post, I spoke directly with a Dunlop Agent:
"Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your Dunlop motorcycle
tire questions. Letter designations, such as "G", "J", "K", "U", etc.,
indicate an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) variant. These vehicle
model-specific tires are subtly modified from the standard units as
requested by a specific vehicle manufacturer. It could denote a lighter
weight tire, different internal construction specifications, or even a
slightly different tread pattern. A particular OEM tire would be available
only through the vehicle manufacturer dealer's Parts and Accessories
department."
They ARE slightly different and come out of the Sumohoto Tire Plant(sp).
"Thank you for taking the time to contact us with your Dunlop motorcycle
tire questions. Letter designations, such as "G", "J", "K", "U", etc.,
indicate an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) variant. These vehicle
model-specific tires are subtly modified from the standard units as
requested by a specific vehicle manufacturer. It could denote a lighter
weight tire, different internal construction specifications, or even a
slightly different tread pattern. A particular OEM tire would be available
only through the vehicle manufacturer dealer's Parts and Accessories
department."
They ARE slightly different and come out of the Sumohoto Tire Plant(sp).
#19
10-08-2008, 08:35 AM
RE: Dunlop qualifiers i figured out why they suck
Me and my friend have qualifiers that are off the shelf and they never slip ever... i mean i engine braked from 80 to like 20 in prolly 3 seconds and it didn't slip once... haha ( i know it sounds bad, but i didnt want to blow past my driveway) I think the problem with qualifers is they are almost to soft for street value, bacause all my friends run qualfiers and like them for their grip and handling when slamming them around turns, but all in all they just don't last 3,000 miles tops
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10-08-2008, 10:55 AM
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