Don?t use radial tires on motorcycles!

[LongRanger_imp]

I find this interesting. It’s a Dunlop ad from a 1981 issue of Rider magazine. I had no idea radials were so dangerous on motorbikes! I wonder if Tony has this framed and hanging in his office?

 

[Cormanus]

I feel vindicated! I knew I was right to abandon those dodgy Angel GTs!

 

[j3gq_imp]

If I had any idea what "bias this and "bias that ..." in the article really meant, it could make my day ...

 

[Houtman_imp]

That was the beginning of "fake news "

 

[LongRanger_imp]

This wasn’t fake news — it was simply Dunlop’s corporate viewpoint at the time, which was later reversed through improved tire development, etc. it’s no different than someone claiming the earth is flat — this view was debunked years ago through scientific evidence and observation. Just because an opinion is incorrect doesn’t make it fake — it’s just incorrect.

For a great example of fake news, rent the movie “Wag the Dog” with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Not only is it hilarious, it’s actually quite convincing and offers a somber view of our political environment.

 

[Rocky_imp]

This wasn’t fake news — it was simply Dunlop’s corporate viewpoint at the time, which was later reversed through improved tire development, etc. it’s no different than someone claiming the earth is flat — this view was debunked years ago through scientific evidence and observation. Just because an opinion is incorrect doesn’t make it fake — it’s just incorrect.

For a great example of fake news, rent the movie “Wag the Dog” with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Not only is it hilarious, it’s actually quite convincing and offers a somber view of our political environment.

I agree with you. That was over 40 years ago and a lot has changed in the tire world since then.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I said "fake news" in jest to keep up with today's views of the news.

 

[Rocky_imp]

I said "fake news" in jest to keep up with today's views of the news.

:rofl:

 

[ZarosCB_imp]

Oh man, just like unleaded fuel was the end of the combustion engine! Lol.

Switching to radials was a huge improvement on my bike. Then again, I wore the old tires down to the treads

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Oh man, just like unleaded fuel was the end of the combustion engine! Lol.

Switching to radials was a huge improvement on my bike. Then again, I wore the old tires down to the treads

I hear ya regarding the tire wear. For me the rear tends to get down to the white canvas threads. I usually catch it late, but never got a flat. Just replace the tire typically within the following few weeks.

Welcome to the Forum ZarosCB.