(04-18-2020, 07:49 AM)Duccrazydave Wrote: Tire opinions are so subjective Darrell, as you well know. I'm like you when it comes to the Roadtec 01. I never liked the feeling from the front tire at all. Saw on the other forum, this morning, where someone put up a tire test and the Roadtec 01 came out on top. It's listed as Roadtec 01 SE, so maybe there has been a design change, but steering feel was one of it's strongest points. The Dunlop Roadsmart 3 came in second. Not to drag this out but the Dunlop [IV] suited me (steering, handling) much better than the Metzeler. Not to mention better wear characteristics.
Yeah - there is a design change - increased land to sea ratio on the shoulders. That might actually improve feel on the front.
Of note, no heavy weight option for the rear - which Metzler recommended for the RS on the O1s.
I'm going to give them a try..., though there's of course some good deals on last year's 01s and I am reminded my bike does seem to attract rain.
Here, I was caught trail braking into a wet corner on 129. Would I be able to do that with the SEs?
"A good man always knows his limitations...."