The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: Justin B. on November 25, 2012, 08:56:42 PM
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I had the front tire on my '04 R1150RT develop "warts" on the tread surface and upon researching these particular Dunlop Sportmax D205 tires it seems they are a bias ply version which it appears has been discontinued. Dunlop was no help concerning what would be their best tire to match up with my almost new rear tire - all they said was it's best not to mix and match so I would need to buy two tires. Last time I ever give Dunlop any of my money!
Since I had to buy all new rubber I opted to go with a set of Z rated Michelin Pilot Road 3 tires for $299 and change. :P They should be here this week...
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My '02 oilhead came with Michelin Pilot Road tires, I'm currently on my second replacement set .
No issues with them in 45,000 miles .
The last rear tire lasted around 23,000 miles .
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Everything I looked at gave them stellar reviews. I'm just irritated at having to replace an almost new rear tire!
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It seems odd to me that you had a bias ply tire on the bike .
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The last rear tire lasted around 23,000 miles .
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Did I hear you right???? 23K on a rear tire!!!???
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I know it's hard to believe, the tire was installed around mid January, '07, replaced first week of June, '12 .
I think the mileage was 22,800 .
Only thing I did different, was run higher tire pressures, did the same to the front, but got the usual mileage out of it, around 13,000 miles .
It wasn't an old tire when it was installed, it was about 4 months old when I got it .
Probably never be able to duplicate it again !!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Bob, it is apparently a "Cop thing" as the tire sticker in the radio box calls them out...
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Michelin PR3's... you have chosen wisely grasshopper.
and Bob, 23k on a rear? How much do you weigh, about 27 pounds? Holy Cow, I can't get much more than 6k on my oilheads before they begin to start cupping and I'm running about 40F/38R. That's what most of the guys in the local BMW club are also running. Amazing!
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I used Dunlop 205s on my Kawasaki Concours in the past, as they were among the few models available inthe proper size for my odd front wheel. But, I was never happy with their lack of longevity, and have long given up on them, quite happy with my Avons now. I have heard from numerous people who are running Michelin Pilots that they do last quite a long while - and they also stick pretty well too despite their longevity.
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My tires got here over the weekend and I'm going to try installing them this week. I bought on of the big "mount/demount" bars from No-Mar after watching their YouTube videos. Their tire changers are very similar to the HF changer I have so hopefully it will make the job "less vile"...