New Dunlop's anybody use them?

[racerhall]

the new dunlops are the sh t
i like them better than last years already and the tread pattern looks cool which is very important
i used the same rear tire the whole race for the 200 mile race at daytona and it still looks good
last year i was on a diferent brand and it wouldnt last a sprint race at daytona, could of been my suspension but who knows

[speedster_1]

I have will have a set as soon as my distributor gets them.  www.dunlopracing.com  

I know they have a new tread pattern....I hear less grooves on the front...more patch.

[Super Dave]

Michelin's don't need scuffing.  Since I've been using them, 1991, they haven't.  Comes from the way that they release the tires from their molds.

If you've got problems, it's something else...heat or suspension.

Hype...I'm not hype, am I?  If you'd like me to hype something I can...but I thought that I just gave my straight forward answer to things...

Jeff...

You're lucky.

I think you have two very good ways to get tires.  Tom Mason and Jim Raashid with 4&6.  Both have a good product.

As for Michelin sizing...

Yes, the overall diameter of the Michelin's is similar to previous Dunlop's, however, the circumference of the tire leaned over is different.  Nothing is plug and play.  Sometimes, one get's lucky...

[Super Dave]

Good question...  The other 2 "issues" mentioned were time to warm up, and the (years past) michelin high-side, where the tires would simply let go when they went vice 'fading away'...

Warm up...you use tire warmers.  However, I tested some different stuff at the end of the year that didn't need nearly the warm up as previous tires.

High side on worn Michelin tires...

Ok, have I discussed how much I made at my job last year?  I am the king of tire wear.  I'm on such a tight budget, I skimp.  I haven't highsided since 1999 when I highsided in BFR two...(cold tires with no warmers, I was just returning to 600's after being off racing for vintage bike owners for a few years).

Crashes are either caused by:

• rider's input
• others mistakes
• poor traction related to poor set up
• poor traction related to conditons (still relates to set up too)
• tires?  Yeah, if they're worn out our you didn't bother to warm them up...that's a rider responsibility, not the tire

[Jeff]

I agree with all your points Dave, you've got no argument from me.  I'm just throwing out comments others have made.

As for my Luck, I'll attribute much of it to the fact that I've never raced the US dunlop tires.  I've always run the GB tires.  They are more expensive but have always proven worth it.

I believe either tire will be a fine choice, but right now the question comes down to availability and bang for the buck.  Michelin seems to have the edge at this moment...

[Clarkie]

Hey Jeff are you going to try the 190/60-17 this year or stick with the smaller beginner tire  ;D

[Super Dave]

LOL!

[StumpysWife]

Now correct me Edgar or Stumpy if I'm wrong, but they used the new Michelin pilot sports for two solid days of riding without warmers at the Freddie Spencer school in January.  Stumpy was very impressed with the grip on a bike with a stock shock.  

Heather  

[Jeff]

Hey Jeff are you going to try the 190/60-17 this year or stick with the smaller beginner tire  ;D

Come on Clarkie...  Don't throw another variable in it.  Remember, I'm a creature of habit and must take baby steps..  Thus I'll be running my training tires...

[Super Dave]

but they used the new Michelin pilot sports for two solid days of riding without warmers at the Freddie Spencer school in January.  Stumpy was very impressed with the grip on a bike with a stock shock.  

Used them at Blackhawk in August for three days.  Street tires.  After three days, I could still do 13's.  Tire warmers were optional.

The race tire is not the street tire.

[spyderchick]

Come on Clarkie...  Don't throw another variable in it.  Remember, I'm a creature of habit and must take baby steps..  Thus I'll be running my training tires...

Jeff, better check the rule book. Training wheels are no longer allowed in the MW classes.  :o ;)

[Clarkie]

lol  ;D