Advantages: Range of compounds available, good grip in a straight line, cheap Disadvantages: Poor durability and poor cornering grip
...The Honda came with the Dunlop as standard fitment from new in a 180 section, the Triumph had a 190 section put on briefly as an aftermarket supplied item. The Honda got through three and a half pairs, the Triumph just the one. Before anyone asks why I kept the standard ones there were two reasons, firstly the tyre shop recommended them for the VTR, secondly they never wore out as a pair, the front lasting about 1/3 longer than the rear. I only change ... ...------------------------
Cost
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The Dunlop has a bit of a split personality where cost is concenred. If you are buying one from a franchised dealer as a match for your original equipment tyres then they cost the earth. On the other hand if you buy from a discounter like mandp.com they can often be had for very reasonable prices. Looking up the current costs on mandp shows... 160/60ZR17 is £85
180/55ZR17 is £88
190/50ZR17 ...
peteshone 01.03.2007
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