06-14-2017, 10:35 AM
(06-13-2017, 12:33 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: The Bridgestone T30 EVO is now available in 140/70-18, though I'm not sure if they're available in Oz. I'm running this tire on my K1200RS and have been impressed so far. I just bought a pair of Dunlop Roadsmart 3's for my M620. It's a nice tire too.
Looking forward to impressions of this tire vs. targeted competitor PR4.
Regarding Metzeler Z8 Interact, this was the OEM tire on my F800GT and I was not a fan of the tire. As someone said in the thread above, the rear would step out unexpectedly and the wet grip was not the greatest. The rear quickly got a flat in the center that obliterated the wear indicators along with any sipes in contact with the road when the bike is standing up. So, zero water pumping action once the flat appears. The final insult is when the compound tread wears through in the center and the soft compound scrubs off in 150-200 miles, leaving you with the sudden appearance of white cords.
I'm all-in on the PR4s for my GT and am on my second set.