06-14-2021, 01:02 AM
(06-13-2021, 10:42 AM)bflint_imp Wrote: I have to get new tires for my CB1100DX summer road trip. Did all the research (again) like everyone else on this forum. So ... I am seriously thinking about the Coopers Tire & Rubber Avon Spirit ST. All the research highlights these as hidden gems of the moto world.
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Optionally I could select new Bridgestone T-32 which is supposed to be a major improve over the T-31.
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Any biased thoughts out there?
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For background, here is what I have had before;
1. Original Equipped with Bridgestone BT54 (lasted 5,200 miles).
2. Michelin Pilot Road 3 (lasted 10,500)
3. Michelin Pilot Road 3 (replaced at 7,000 for summer trip; should have kept for after trip).
4. Pirelli Angel GT (lasted 8,500; heavily worn).
5. Bridgestone Battlax T31 (lasted 9,500 miles; front heavily cupped).
6. Michelin Pilot Road 3 (5,000 and still going; will keep for after trip).
I had the T31. Okay tires, on the dry.
I had Avon Storm 3DXM (previous generation of the Spirit ST) on my T120 and they were fantastic. That would have been my choice if I couldn't find the Dunlops I have now on the CB.
My biased view is Roadsmart 3 everyday over any of the other offerings in the original tire size. I really hope Dunlop will continue making them in 140/18 in the future.