Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > Sport Touring: ST4 / ST3 / ST2 > ST Tyres

[YMFB]

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.

[bradders]

I'd stick with std Pirelli Diablos, or if you wnat dual compound corsa 111s

[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

[Monty]

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

[ChrisBushell]

I have had Diablo Strada's on my ST4 for the last 4 years and found them excellent

[its me]

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?

[YMFB]

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.

[mc31@york.ac.uk]

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

[danrduc]

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.

[John W]

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.