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Re: [ST] Tire choice
- Subject: Re: [ST] Tire choice
- From: "David W. Funk" <dwf@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 08 Feb 2003 09:57:10 -0800
On Fri, 7 Feb 2003 22:08:20 -0500, Richard Corn wrote:
>Also, any recommendations for tires that hold up well to a lot of
>two up and loaded touring miles would be appreciated. The stock BT-57s
>are pretty well squared off at 6500 miles (I just bought the bike) and
>am considering ME-Z4s or Dunlop D220s.
[snip]
>
>I am on my second set of Dunlop D220's on my Trophy 12 (well 1 1/2 sets
>really, cause I picked up a nail in the rear after only about 5000
>miles) . Yeah I know it's not a Sprint ST, but I have been monitoring
>the ST digest because I'm considering trading my Trophy for an ST.
>
>The D220's are far and away a much better tire than the BT-57's that
>also came as stock on my Trophy. Much better grip on dry and wet roads.
[snip]
>I like the D220's so much more than the BT-57's that I will have a pair
>installed on my new Sprint ST before it rolls off the showroom floor.
>YMMV
[snip]
I agree that the D220 is a much gripper tire that handles very well. But they
don't last like other "sport touring" tires. The BT020, Macadam 100X, and
MEZ4 all last 33% to 45% longer then the D220. I was very disappointed with
the D220 life. You should also consider the Avon AV45/46ST.
David W. Funk
'00 Triumph Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA
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