11-18-2021, 09:59 AM
(11-17-2021, 02:17 PM)Lee Wrote: It's interesting Dunlop claims longer tire life from the GT version.I think the claim was the Dunlops have a longer life than the Michelin GT.
I don't think Michelin makes any claims of longer tire life from their GT.
From their press release:
"Independent testing on a 2016 BMW R1200RT yielded more than 12,000 miles on the Dunlop RSIII, 3,000 miles more than the Michelin
Pilot Road 4 GT*"
"Like the RSIII, the RSIV delivers best-in-class mileage—up
26-percent compared to the RSIII—and stays close to its peak
performance throughout its lifespan.** Additionally, the RSIV offers
performance upgrades in both wet and dry conditions. Compared
to the RSIII, the RSIV has quicker steering response for more nimble
handling, and greater wet-weather performance—grip, stability and
overall response.***"
*As compared to the Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT tire in sizes 120/70ZR17 front and 180/55ZR17 rear on a 2016 BMW R1200RT in independent test performed by Texas Test Fleet, Inc. Individual results may vary.
**Testing performed by Dunlop in Japan on a 2018 Honda CB1300 SB with tire sizes 120/70ZR17 front and 180/55ZR17 rear on 40% public roads and 60% highways. Individual results may vary.
***Testing
performed at the Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. proving grounds in Japan on a 2016 Suzuki GSF1250 with tire sizes 120/70ZR17 front and 180/55ZR17 rear. Individual results may vary
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