Dunlop Refines the Roadsmart IV Series

[Ray]

I have not been a fan of Dunlop tires for some time. 40 years really. That said I am considering the 4's to my surprise.
What I would like to know is; never mind the money paid, which is the best sport touring tire that can handle
rain but can grip like a sport bike tire. I can forgive mileage for grip. To me its a safety thing and the way I ride.
I am still leaning towards the Michelin 6 or GT

We have a friend who hated the older Dunlops but liked the 3 and 4 for the feel and grip.
Last year he tried some Michelin 5 tires but took them off when he returned home from a trip because the back would slide too much in the rain.
The Pilot Road 4 had good sipes near the edge but the 5 has a wide area near the edge with no sipes. The 6 looks better.

Right - I'm with Max - didn't like Dunlops past. Even tried the 3s in a pinch when with a nod to Mmrrvvrroomm, I settled for round rubber rebate (3 Rs). The IVs are a completely different animal. A couple weeks ago, had a blast on my 4th pair on a Florida trip that began and ended in the Ozarks.