Hi all,
Have 8,500kms on the Roadsmarts. They tip in waaay quicker than the michelin road 5 GTs that I replaced them with.
At 8,500kms the rear tyre has developed a flat spot. And it's been terrible in rain for at least 1,000kms now. It slips on wet roads like they are icy. Depends on the tarmac type but anything new and smooth is the worst as it's virtually a slick in the middle.
The rear is 90% gone and I'd say the front is close 70%. I only use the bike for long distancing commuting, so no sports riding.
I'll keep it on until 10k but I can only ride in the dry.
The michelins gave great wet grip until they wore out completely. Although they did cup significantly more. The rear had 17,000kms on it too. So twice the mileage compared to the dunlops. But the michelin did suffer a flat as its a much softer tyre than the dunlop. I change tyres in my shed and the michelin was as easy as push bike tyre. The dunlop a bit harder.
So loved the dunlops new but they wear out twice as fast as the michelins. And then there's the wet grip. The dunlops have never been as good. But they turn in sooo nice. With the michelins on you had to push it into a turn. The dunlops were way sportier.
Anyway, that's my 10cents.
Going to try pirelli gts next as I don't like how the michelins felt and I want a tyre to last longer than 8,000kms, so won't be getting the dunlops again. That and their wet grip has been bum clenchingly awful the last few rides. Fine in the dry though
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