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I love my Michelin Road 6 GT's, but

dkitchen

dkitchen

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My tire guy wants like $800 for a set. Are there other well rated tires out there that are cheaper?
Most of my riding sadly, is on 95 or the Merritt. But I do get into twisty's. National this year in West Virginia
was exceptional. Any suggestions for longevity and rain.
 
dkitchen said:
My tire guy wants like $800 for a set. Are there other well rated tires out there that are cheaper?
Most of my riding sadly, is on 95 or the Merritt. But I do get into twisty's. National this year in West Virginia
was exceptional. Any suggestions for longevity and rain.
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Are u shopping around ?? Ricky mtn tire and atv usually has dealers for tires. Unless ur doing lots of twisties ur wasting ur.money on 6 gt's. Look at pro's or pr4 gr's, any dual compound tire. U should be able to pick up a set for less than $500. Take wheels off and bring them in for mounting is another $35 a tire ..
 
ron203 said:
Someone I know in the club likes the Roadsmart tires and they seem a little less expensive.
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@dkitchen Below is a summary of a writeup I did comparing various models of tires back in 2021. I was on a quest to find a tire that would not only stick but take the abuse this machine is capable of dishing out. This is by no means a comprehensive comparison to all brands and models, only 5 tires (as detailed) were tested. Also, I am not saying I have the best riding principles, the right hand sometimes gets a little more twisty than it should especially corner exits - all this to say the below is my opinion based on our riding habits :devilish: and 2-up riding.
  1. Michelin PR4 & Michelin Road5 were too soft, aggressive 2-up riding quickly reshaped / wore these tires, also comfort seemed to go away after 3K miles. The wearing was normal, not a defect, IMO they are just not designed for the combination of heavy and aggressive 2-up riding on hot, porous tar...
  2. Pirelli Angel GTII tracked the grooves in road and open bridges grating too much as well extra squiggles on tar snakes (felt unsafe a couple times)
  3. Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart 3, wore well handled torrential rains at highway speeds. Did spin one up on wet tar, never ever had that happen on another so I decided to swap out with about 50% tread life left.
  4. Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart 4 - Wore very good, stick great, heavy rains, wet roads, even snow skimmed we had no problems. Riding 20*F to 109*F from 2021 to 2024 now without a problem. Tire stays true and wears well (for us) throughout the life of the tires and even at end of life performs top notch! See below pic of current front and rear, these tire have ~8,100 miles on them, for our 2-up riding and pace, this is phenomenal mileage (IMO). @laker9142 These are the same tires I was skeptical that they would last much beyond the Rhododendron Tour, we have at the least 2,000 miles on them since then. The front could go another little bit but the rear as of this weekend is now showing wear bars in numerous areas. I replace in sets so we'll end up giving this rubber to the recyclers.
@dkitchen Your mileage (pun is intended) may vary but the Dunlop RSIV I think is a tire of great value, and for us outperforming and outlasting more costly tires. I would expect at today's mainstream prices you should be able to get a set of these for under $500 if you mount then and under $600 if mounted by a dealer.

Wayne, Carol & Blue

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I am on my second set of Dunlop RSIV, and purchased another to have in reserve before the end of the winter. I wrote up a review here a while ago. I found the best pricing for a pair by shopping around on eBay, but there should be deals out there other places too. I think you should be able to find a set for under $400 now - especially if you can wait until after the riding season. Mounting/balancing can vary greatly as I have found that fewer shops charge a premium to mount/balance if the tires were not purchased there.
 
S Smith said:
I am on my second set of Dunlop RSIV, and purchased another to have in reserve before the end of the winter. I wrote up a review here a while ago. I found the best pricing for a pair by shopping around on eBay, but there should be deals out there other places too. I think you should be able to find a set for under $400 now - especially if you can wait until after the riding season. Mounting/balancing can vary greatly as I have found that fewer shops charge a premium to mount/balance if the tires were not purchased there.
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thank you Steve.
 
2andblue said:
@dkitchen Below is a summary of a writeup I did comparing various models of tires back in 2021. I was on a quest to find a tire that would not only stick but take the abuse this machine is capable of dishing out. This is by no means a comprehensive comparison to all brands and models, only 5 tires (as detailed) were tested. Also, I am not saying I have the best riding principles, the right hand sometimes gets a little more twisty than it should especially corner exits - all this to say the below is my opinion based on our riding habits :devilish: and 2-up riding.
  1. Michelin PR4 & Michelin Road5 were too soft, aggressive 2-up riding quickly reshaped / wore these tires, also comfort seemed to go away after 3K miles. The wearing was normal, not a defect, IMO they are just not designed for the combination of heavy and aggressive 2-up riding on hot, porous tar...
  2. Pirelli Angel GTII tracked the grooves in road and open bridges grating too much as well extra squiggles on tar snakes (felt unsafe a couple times)
  3. Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart 3, wore well handled torrential rains at highway speeds. Did spin one up on wet tar, never ever had that happen on another so I decided to swap out with about 50% tread life left.
  4. Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart 4 - Wore very good, stick great, heavy rains, wet roads, even snow skimmed we had no problems. Riding 20*F to 109*F from 2021 to 2024 now without a problem. Tire stays true and wears well (for us) throughout the life of the tires and even at end of life performs top notch! See below pic of current front and rear, these tire have ~8,100 miles on them, for our 2-up riding and pace, this is phenomenal mileage (IMO). @laker9142 These are the same tires I was skeptical that they would last much beyond the Rhododendron Tour, we have at the least 2,000 miles on them since then. The front could go another little bit but the rear as of this weekend is now showing wear bars in numerous areas. I replace in sets so we'll end up giving this rubber to the recyclers.
@dkitchen Your mileage (pun is intended) may vary but the Dunlop RSIV I think is a tire of great value, and for us outperforming and outlasting more costly tires. I would expect at today's mainstream prices you should be able to get a set of these for under $500 if you mount then and under $600 if mounted by a dealer.

Wayne, Carol & Blue

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thank you for this great info!
 
Strawboss said:
Not sure where you are located but I'm very lucky to have a Cycle Gear store near me, they were very fair in pricing.
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He says he rides 95 and the Merritt so I assume he is in Southern CT. There is a Cycle Gear in Orange. Also, they will price match competitors online pricing and will mount and balance for $30 a tire if you buy from them.
 
bpdutton said:
He says he rides 95 and the Merritt so I assume he is in Southern CT. There is a Cycle Gear in Orange. Also, they will price match competitors online pricing and will mount and balance for $30 a tire if you buy from them.
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Curious piqued of price match - have you experience here?

Provide link or print page? Does it need to be a ‘standard’ competitor.

Nobody holding you to your experience but curious since it was mentioned if you have any experience on the protocol.

EBay store to what @S Smith mentions is selling sets for under $400! That is a good price…

Thanks,
Wayne, Carol & Blue (who needs new dancing shoes)
 
Yes, I have recent experience with the price match. I live 20 minutes from the Cycle Gear in Vernon CT. Earlier this month I was shopping for tires. Found a set of Pirelli Sport Demons online in stock at both American Moto Tire and Cycle Gear. Cycle Gear's price was about $70 more for the pair. I wanted to buy from Cycle Gear for their discounted mounting and balancing. I started a chat with an agent on the Cycle Gear website, asked if they price matched online retailer prices and she said yes. She asked for a link to the tires I wanted them to price match, so I sent her the links to the Pirellis on the American Moto Tire website. She said they would match the price and set up a Cycle Gear cart for me with the 2 tires in it at the matched price. She sent me a link to the cart which I opened and completed the transaction. Easy-peasy. See this thread from a couple weeks ago - https://forum.concours.org/index.ph...-to-your-c-10-today.43924/page-12#post-689982
 
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2andblue said:
these tire have ~8,100 miles on them, for our 2-up riding and pace, this is phenomenal mileage (IMO). @laker9142 These are the same tires I was skeptical that they would last much beyond the Rhododendron Tour, we have at the least 2,000 miles on them since then.
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Yep, good mileage. I'll stick with the Bridgestone T32Gt. Every bit as good as the Michelins in the wet and the Dunlaps everywhere else. I bought a set just before the national from Rocky Mountain for $430 plus a $60 rebate card. Michelins are way overpriced and Dunlaps are $70-80 more than T32s. T32s wear like the Dunlaps but I can't get big numbers for some reason. No cupping whatsoever, very stiff sidewalls, like a Dunlap, maybe stiffer.
 
Good information on the Bridgestones. I may try a pair next time. When you get a good deal from EBAY for the tires which I saw for a pair Dunlop RS 4's. Shipping them to your home can be a considerable cost that may negate getting them elsewhere correct?
 
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(I admit) I went to the Metzler Z8 Interacts. (mostly because I liked the appearance of the tread)
Finished wearing them out at the National and really like them.
Good traction, did well in the rain, & good handling.

Just priced a set at $370...

Ride safe, Ted
 
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Moving onward with his intial question.

Ok folks. Tell me what I'm lookin' at?

Wuz putzin' around Ebay; Looking at Metzler Z8 Interact Tires.
I came across this.
Initially it looked like the Metzlers, but they aren't.
Price is $158 for "a set"!
I know it's too-good to be true.
Any idea who is making/selling these?
Thoughts??

Ride safe, Ted

www.ebay.com

190/50-17 + 120/70-17 MMT® Motorcycle Tire SET 190/50ZR17 + 120/70-17 (DOT 2024) | eBay

190/50-17 + 120/70-17 MMT® S1-XX Motorcycle Tire SET. Manufactured in 2024. 120/70-17 MMT® S1-XX Front Motorcycle Tire 58W 120/70ZR17 (DOT 2024). 160/60-17 + 120/70-17 MMT® Motorcycle Tire SET 160/60ZR17 + 120/70-17 (DOT 2023).
www.ebay.com
 
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This might interest you Ted.
www.bmwsporttouring.com

Motorman (MMT) Tires in CA- Online Purchase- Avoid!

On October 27, 2023 I bought a set of tires for my RT from MMT online. This is a business in Los Angeles that does local work and sells online, both from their site (where I purchased) and other retailers such as Walmart. They claim to be a rider-owned and operated business. The site had a packag...
www.bmwsporttouring.com www.bmwsporttouring.com
 
After reading that, I sent Motorman a Text and asked about using these on a Connie.
They replied that {on a Connie} these tires would get eaten up fast.

So, at least they answered my questions..

Ride safe, Ted
 
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