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Old 07-14-2009, 10:23 AM
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Hi all. Need a new set of tyres(tires) for my cbr1000f at the moment have Dunlop sportsmax fitted. The front tyre is ok but rear is shot should I change as a pair. Heard the Dunlop roadsmarts are the way to go. Anyone on here with any advise. Thanks
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 10:46 AM
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Hi Harry!
We've had quite a few tire threads here lately, and there is a lot of good reading on some different types..
I have the Sportmaxx Qualifiers on at the moment, but I think they're a little too soft.
I've heard good things about the Michelin Pilot Road 2's.
Do a search and you should be able to come up with some good suggestions.
As far as having to change them both at the same time, you don't have to. If the front is all cracked up, though... (or cupped bad like mine was), you'd be best off changing both.
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 11:08 AM
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Read the history - lots there.......................
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 04:55 PM
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Thanks all.Had a good read thru gonna go for Michelins.
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 06:44 PM
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Good tyre Harry especially in wet weather up around Donegal
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 07:45 AM
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I have about 2500 miles on first set of Mich Pilot II. First ride was two up, full bags on the dragon in the rain last April. They look and feel like winners to me.
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Sprockaholic
Good tyre Harry especially in wet weather up around Donegal

We do'nt know what rain is here,practically desert!!!!!!!
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:03 AM
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good choice harry..planning for michellins once my rear pirrelli is shot.i hav a dunlop upfront...'thats a bad hat harry'
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by harry james
We do'nt know what rain is here,practically desert!!!!!!!

Don't remind me ...............I heard from the folks at home weather was
splitting the stones ....................we've just had two weeks of steady
rain here............chit riding weather
 


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