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Anyone familiar with how these stack up vs. Avons, Metzelers, etc.? Found a local guy that can get a pretty good deal on 'em. Thanks.
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Loquacious
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You get pretty good mileage from Dunlops and they are a good tire but if you want handling go with Metzler or Avon. I guess it just depends on what you're looking for in a tire.
If you ever ride Avons you'll be spoiled forever.. best riding/handling tire i've ever run. The Metzlers are a real close second but last a bit longer.
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I think Chy is right. Avon's and Metzlers will outhandle the Dunlops. I recently bought a Dunlop for the rear but money was a consideration.(I didn't have much  ) I think it was about $98 and they wanted about $160 for the Avon's. I've been told Dunlops are pretty good tires. They are stock on many bikes.
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I've run the Dunlop D404 on my bike for years now and am very happy with the bike. I'm not much into the corner carving but I wanted a tire that would last long and ride nice. The Dunlop delivers on both fronts.
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Quote:
If you ever ride Avons you'll be spoiled forever..
I've had Bridgestone, like every other BA owner here followed by Avon and due to a roadside emergency, Dunlops. The Dunlops are working fine, I seem to go through the same corners at the same speeds as when the Avons were mounted up. All things considered, I'd give the Avons a nod in handling and feel. They just feel "sticky" .
The rear Avon blew up around 8K miles, I have ~7K on the Dunlop 404 and the tread pattern is still looking sound. Next set? Who knows
JH
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