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Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Tue Aug 08, 2017 9:28 pm
by David.
B787MECH wrote:Shame it doesn't actually state Heavyweight or anything but I think 73W amounts to the same thing.
The 73W load rating seems to be an industry standard for 180/55/ZR/17 rear tyres recommended for RT's.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 1:50 pm
by Our Gee
David. wrote:
New pair of RS I's fitted today at NBT, fitting charges can & do vary depending on the cost of/profit in the tyres themselves.
For example, today, the pair of tyres were £184 & I was charged £10 for both (£5 each) to be fitted & dynamically balanced to loose wheels.
In the past, the same tyres cost £168, but was charged £16 for fitting for both (£8 each).
Hello David,
I would be interested to know the date of manufacture of your new Road Smarts. (Week Number and Year is on the offside sidewall) Thanks.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 2:48 pm
by David.
Our Gee wrote:I would be interested to know the date of manufacture of your new Road Smarts. (Week Number and Year is on the offside sidewall).
Front = Week 01 & Year 17
Rear = Week 41 & Year 16
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Wed Aug 16, 2017 3:07 pm
by Our Gee
Thanks
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 10:54 am
by David.
The bike has now done 25,500 miles, that's 5,000 miles on the current, fourth pair of tyres. Both the F&R are legal with about 1mm of serviceable tread remaining.
The ride is not compliant, therefore will be changing for a new pair of RS 1's.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2018 9:19 pm
by simbo
David. wrote:
The bike has now done 25,500 miles, that's 5,000 miles on the current, fourth pair of tyres. Both the F&R are legal with about 1mm of serviceable tread remaining.
The ride is not compliant, therefore will be changing for a new pair of RS 1's.
You need some PR4's! You'll get 10k out of them and save yourself some candy 8)
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 3:24 pm
by David.
Got a new pair of Roadsmarts today, £169 plus £5.50 each fitted & balanced to loose wheels = £180 all in.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:14 pm
by David.
Dunlop don't seem to list the original Roadsmart,
https://www.dunlop.eu/en_gb/motorcycle/ ... rt-touring#/ are they no longer in production.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 9:05 am
by David.
My tyre fitter of choice, NBT, have confirmed that Dunlop Roadsmarts are now indeed discontinued,
https://www.nationalbiketyres.co.uk/dunlop
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Sat Sep 14, 2019 10:38 pm
by gogs01
But you can get Roadsmart IIIs, suitable for the RT.
I've used Dunlops in the distant past and I was impressed with the consistency from new to worn out which other tyres didn't have. I might be tempted to try these Dunlops at some time in the future.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 9:00 am
by smileymiley
gogs01 wrote:
But you can get Roadsmart IIIs, suitable for the RT.
I've used Dunlops in the distant past and I was impressed with the consistency from new to worn out which other tyres didn't have. I might be tempted to try these Dunlops at some time in the future.
Roadsmart III's for me
Great tyre.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 6:21 pm
by David.
Roadsmart III's are not one of the BMW Motorrad recommended tyres for my bike.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 7:12 pm
by RT Slim
Another positive vote for Dunlop RS3's. Great price point, longevity and handling.
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 7:25 pm
by simbo
David. wrote:
Roadsmart III's are not one of the BMW Motorrad recommended tyres for my bike.
And?.. Break free from the motherships recommendations and feel liberated! They won't thank you for being a loyal servant.
PR 4's, you'll be able to ride in the rain then
Re: Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart
Posted: Sun Sep 15, 2019 8:54 pm
by smileymiley
RT Slim wrote:
Another positive vote for Dunlop RS3's. Great price point, longevity and handling.
I posted a link sometime ago that shows BMW R1200RT being tested with Dunlop Roadsmart III's. Surely BMW wouldn't have allowed it if they didn't agree to it?
