Dunlop Refines the Roadsmart IV Series

[runnerhiker]

We only have 1,000 miles on our tires but they're Metzeler Roadtec Z8s and I don't have a clue how long they will last for us.
I'll probably replace them after our Texas trip in April.

Over the years I have seen a few instances where these Z8s have received positive comments from owners but I get the sense that, by consensus, they are not the best. I have no personal experience with them since my bike came with Michelin PR4s. The Metzeler Roadtec 01 tires seemed better received.

Any thoughts on the Z8s after 1000 miles?

I have had eight or ten sets of Z8's over the years, this tire has been around a long time, probably ten years or more. It is a very good tire but not as good as any of the modern dual compound tires like the RS III and RS IV. and Michelin Pilot's. The Z8 is a single compound tire. My 1250 came with Z8's and I changed them out for RSIII at 3000 miles before the Ohio trip last year, I kept the Z8's as backups.

Lee, they'll probably last you 6000 to 7000 miles.