Dunlop RoadSmart II tyres

[Aussie_imp]

12000 odd km service on the Cb and some new tyres to boot. On the reliable say so of my mechanic I have had fitted Dunlop RoadSmart II's. Front 110/80, Rear 150/70. Can't find the 140/70s anymore. Only had them on for a day and because it has been raining and damp I've not really broken them in properly. First impressions are good but will know more after a decent dry weather run. Some photos to follow:

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[Pterodactyl_imp]

Good choice mate. Regarded as being an excellent all round tyre. Interested to hear your views. Did they replace D205s?

Cheers

 

[Aussie_imp]

Yes, they replaced the original OEM D205's. Mine was an 05/2010 build so it was about time. Just need a dry day to get out and about in the Adelaide hills for a decent scrub in and ride report.

Edit. Ah, I see your write up where you have fitted some PR3's in 160/60. I had those on my VFR, nice tyres. I didn't think the OEM's were too bad so hopefully these new tyres will be just as good or an improvement. We shall see...

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

Are these radial tires?

 

[Aussie_imp]

Are these radial tires?

Yes they are

 

[Houtman_imp]

I have had Dunlop Road Smart on my CB1000 and really liked them.
When they went to Road Smart 2 the size I wanted (170) was no longer made.
I could have gone to a 160 but went to an Avon 180 instead, this tire looked much better on the bike than a 160 and the grip is great.
I probably will put a 150 Road Smart on my CB 1100 when the Bridge Stones are worn.
I think that the 150 is more in line with tire recommendations for our rim than the 160 although people seem to like the 160 Michelin.

 

[Jim21680_imp]

For some reason, I don't think we can get the 150/70 here in the States; only the 160/60's.

 

[Houtman_imp]

I think that you are right, I have not seen them on their Web site but hopefully they might come here.

 

[redbirds_imp]

Good info. Would like to see more tire options for our CB.

 

[the Ferret]

Good info. Would like to see more tire options for our CB.

+1. You'd think with a 5 year run that someone would offer up tires besides oem

 

[The Spaceman_imp]

I really like the profile and tread pattern of these tires. They will be my next set IF I can get them.

 

[shdwghst457_imp]

Is that going to pose a problem long term? Are our wheels so obscure that we won't be able to get tires for them?

 

[Jim21680_imp]

^That would really stink, but I doubt the market would ever get that bad. In a worst-case scenario, we could resort to buying whitewalls!
(They are available!)

To imagine how they'd look, I didn't have to venture far...
http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread....495&page=2

 

[ingobohn_imp]

Good info. Would like to see more tire options for our CB.

+1. You'd think with a 5 year run that someone would offer up tires besides oem

+1. You'd think with a 5 year run that someone would offer up tires besides oem
The German tire company Metzeler (belonging to Pirelli group) said that by the end of this year they will make the Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact also available in CB1100's sizes.

 

[Aussie_imp]

Couldn't help myself and went for a little ride between showers today (days off during the week!). Scrubbed the tyres in a bit. Wow, great tyres. Nice and sticky, confident in the wet. Nice road handling. Amazing what a service and tyre change makes! Very happy with my choice. The bike took off like a scalded cat. Fitted the staintune again and went for a blast. WOT, 0-80 kph in first, hit redline and shifted to second gear and took off again to 100. Tyres felt glued to the Tarmac. Should have changed them out when I first got the bike, that's how good they are over the OEM...


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[Pterodactyl_imp]

^^^ Good feedback. Enjoy.

Cheers

 

[Aussie_imp]

Thanks Ptero. I can see how a 160 tyre would not be an issue with this bike either.


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[Riko_imp]

Hi Aussi,

was doing some research about these tires, is the rear tire you have fitted an 18 inch like stock or a 17 inch?

The only 18inch I find here Dunlop motorband Sportmax Roadsmart 2: Pneus Online is a 160 width, I'd rather not go that way and stay close to stock as possible, so 140 width or 150.

But the 150 size only come in an 17inch.

So just wondering if yours is a 150/70-18 at the rear?

Thx!

 

[Jim21680_imp]

I believe Dunlop did make a 150/70-18 at one time (I remember seeing it on their website), but it was never available here. It's likely that size is discontinued.
As for putting a 17" tire on an 18" rim....even if that is possible, it is a big no-no!

 

[LongRanger_imp]

I'm currently running RoadSmart II's on my 600-lb. K1200RS. They were very nice for the first 3,000 miles but now at 5,000 miles, they're toast. The dual-compound front is squared off in the center and badly cupped and scalloped along the edges. But to be fair, the Beemer is a heavy bike, with a heavy Telelever front end, and in 130,000 miles of ownership I've never found a tire for this bike that could go beyond about 7,000 miles. That being said, they might be wonderful on the CB1100.