Ducati Sporting Club UK
 
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 21-Jun-2009, 22:58
YMFB's Avatar
YMFB YMFB is offline
Registered Forum User
Ducati Meccanica
Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon
 
Posts: 2,526
Join Date: Apr 2005
ST Tyres

following last weeks ride two up loaded to IOM and a few 100 mile on the island I now need new tyres on the ST4. I am considering Dunlop sportmax RoadSmart as they were reccomended by MCN.

Having not previously used dual compound tyres any reccomendations would be appreciated.
Quote+Reply
  #2  
Old 21-Jun-2009, 23:08
bradders's Avatar
bradders bradders is offline
Registered Forum User
MotoGP God
Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike
 
Posts: 11,913
Join Date: Aug 2003
Mood: waiting...
I'd stick with std Pirelli Diablos, or if you wnat dual compound corsa 111s
Quote+Reply
  #3  
Old 21-Jun-2009, 23:33
YMFB's Avatar
YMFB YMFB is offline
Registered Forum User
Ducati Meccanica
Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon
 
Posts: 2,526
Join Date: Apr 2005
a lot of my riding is two up on motorway/dual carriage ways and can include luggage this why I thought dual compound might suit but happy to take any advise
Quote+Reply
  #4  
Old 22-Jun-2009, 10:33
Monty's Avatar
DSC Member Monty Monty is offline
DSC Club Member
Ducati in my Blood
Bikes: 1100S Multistrada, 450RT, Gilera Nordwest, Bultaco Frontera, Rickman Metisse-being built!
 
Posts: 4,255
Join Date: Jun 2001
Mood: Growing old-DISGRACEFULLY!
Quote:
Originally Posted by YMFB
a lot of my riding is two up on motorway/dual carriage ways and can include luggage this why I thought dual compound might suit but happy to take any advise

I've got Pilot Roads on my ST4S-very happy with them. I have used Diablo's and Diablo Strada as well as the original Pilot Sports.

John


Growing old-disgracefully!
Quote+Reply
  #5  
Old 22-Jun-2009, 10:57
ChrisBushell's Avatar
DSC Member ChrisBushell ChrisBushell is offline
DSC Club Member
Big Twin
 
Posts: 1,600
Join Date: Oct 2004
Mood: Im Going to Italy soon!
I have had Diablo Strada's on my ST4 for the last 4 years and found them excellent
Quote+Reply
  #6  
Old 22-Jun-2009, 20:54
its me's Avatar
its me its me is offline
Registered Forum User
Montjuic
 
Posts: 66
Join Date: Nov 2007
I'm on my second set of pilot roads, but i'm thinking of trying the dunlops next time, not because I dislike the pilots but just maybe i'm missing out?
Quote+Reply
  #7  
Old 22-Jun-2009, 21:04
YMFB's Avatar
YMFB YMFB is offline
Registered Forum User
Ducati Meccanica
Bikes: R1200RT F800GS. Hopefully another Ducati soon
 
Posts: 2,526
Join Date: Apr 2005
Ive ordered Dunlop Roadsmarts and they will be fitted on Wednesday so a few days time I will know if there any good and in a few months time if they last.
Quote+Reply
  #8  
Old 22-Jun-2009, 21:18
mc31@york.ac.uk mc31@york.ac.uk is offline
Registered Forum User
Montjuic
 
Posts: 57
Join Date: Aug 2006
I use the pilot 2's. Dual compound, with 3 compounds between the 2 tyres - so super sports on sides of front, sports on centre of front and sides of rear, and a harder compound across the three inches of the centre of the rear.
They've never given me any nasty moments and feel very planted.
The rear has lasted superbly without squaring off - very good idea if you are doind a lot of motorways or two up.
Mike
Quote+Reply
  #9  
Old 24-Jun-2009, 10:08
danrduc danrduc is offline
Registered Forum User
 
Posts: 6
Join Date: May 2009
Dunlop Roadsmarts

Let us know where the Roadsmarts were made[Japan or France], the new Q2 dual compound Qualifier will be out in a few months. They just did a journalists launch in the US for publication to coincide with the release. Talk was quite favorable. Works good on the track, and should last a lot longer on the street.
Quote+Reply
  #10  
Old 24-Jun-2009, 14:33
John W's Avatar
John W John W is offline
Registered Forum User
500SD
Bikes: MTS12S, R1, off road stuff, and vintage stuff too.
 
Posts: 828
Join Date: Aug 2002
Mood: MTS1200 - yum yum yum yum yum yum yum ...
ymfb,

this thread reads quite funny.
You asked for advice and then totally ignored it

pretty much 99% of my riding on the ST4S is two up with luggage, on one trip or another.
I've tried almost evert tyre going now, with the exception of the one your about to fit.

My choice would be either a Pirelli Diablo, or a Conti Road Attack.
These two give me the most tyre life, with a confidence inspiring level of grip.
I really like Michelin Pilot Powers, but they just don't last when 2 up.

Let us know how you get on.
Btw, round and black on ebay do sets of tyres at prices my local shops can't even buy them at. Even when charged for fitting they still work out cheaper.
Quote+Reply
Reply
  
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes
Postbit Selector
Switch to Vertical postbit Use Vertical Postbit

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Recent Posts - Contact Us - DSC Home - Archive - Top
Powered by vBulletin 3.5.4 - Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. - © Ducati Sporting Club UK - All times are GMT +1. The time now is 21:36.