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rover759 · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 7:25 pm Post subject: More on tyres.....

The "whats available" question made me go and have a hunt around the web-it seems the front is more common as an off road tyre size!!!
Anyway as everyone seems to hate the dunlop- and i couldn't find one on my brief hunt about I have ignored that option.
Whats good and bad about the Avons,the metzlers ,michelins and the bridgestones that seem to be available?

mnb · Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:13 pm Post subject:

For the RS or LT? Since the models available are nearly entirely different, that's rather important.

For the LT:

Metzeler Marathon/Laserteck combo. Decent grip, decent tire life.

Avon RoadRider: Good grip, decent tire life. Scallops like CRAZY.

Avon Storm/Azaro. never used it. Word is: good grip, Azaro rear wears out fast.

Michelin Macadam. Some hate these. Until trying the Avons recently, the Macadam was my favorite. Better grip than the Metzeler and similar tire life.

Pirelli Sport Demon: Great grip. Poor tire life. Possibly the best grip and handling of any tire available for the LT.

Bridgestone BT45. Getting my first set put on Wednesday.
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rover759 · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 2:48 am Post subject:

Good point to clarify- Personally I was asking about the LT-I realize its a subjective question as feel is personal taste,but if one brand streaks ahead in my poll then thats a damn good pointer!!

Technician · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

I've used Metzelers in the early days but swopped over to Michelin Macadam 50's anout 10 years ago and havn't looked back. I did try a pair of Dunlop radials but it only took 250 miles for me to throw them away and go back to the Macadams. I do fancy trying the Pilot Road 2 as mentioned elswhere in the product review forum though.
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Shoganai · Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:17 am Post subject:

By far I prefer the Michelin Pilot Road.

I tried Metzler once. I didn't notice a great deal of difference in the 'feel' of the ride, but I really dislike the smooth center on the tire. It was much harder to judge wear.
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