04-30-2022, 08:03 AM
Several good comments on the difference between the III and IV just as there will be eventual differences between the IV and V (whenever that happens).
If you value time as money, want to reduce the chance of your rims being damaged during tire changes, want to reduce a couple hours at a dealer or your tire changing place, eliminate the $0.50/mile on your car hauling tires (disregard EV), etc I personally have a hard time understanding why a person would not be willing to pay $100 more for a set of tires that increases your mileage so reducing number of tire changes. As well for those expert riders among you will notice some riding characteristics changes between the 2 versions.
I’m not good enough of a rider to experience all that others might but there are some differences between the III and IV. The IV had a softer sidewall on the front tire, a more V profile of the front tire, a different silica compound on the rear tire and a couple of other small changes.
I don’t ride in rain very often but the few times I have there as been no instances where I felt any tire slip with either the III or IV.
And for those of you attending the National Rally in June in Springfield, MO there are 5 seminars probably an hour long each from 5 difference tire manufactures so you can get all your questions answered.
If you value time as money, want to reduce the chance of your rims being damaged during tire changes, want to reduce a couple hours at a dealer or your tire changing place, eliminate the $0.50/mile on your car hauling tires (disregard EV), etc I personally have a hard time understanding why a person would not be willing to pay $100 more for a set of tires that increases your mileage so reducing number of tire changes. As well for those expert riders among you will notice some riding characteristics changes between the 2 versions.
I’m not good enough of a rider to experience all that others might but there are some differences between the III and IV. The IV had a softer sidewall on the front tire, a more V profile of the front tire, a different silica compound on the rear tire and a couple of other small changes.
I don’t ride in rain very often but the few times I have there as been no instances where I felt any tire slip with either the III or IV.
And for those of you attending the National Rally in June in Springfield, MO there are 5 seminars probably an hour long each from 5 difference tire manufactures so you can get all your questions answered.
Darrell
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT
2016 R1200RS
2022 R1250RT