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Thread: BT21 Tyres
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Old 05-20-2008, 11:28 AM   #20 (permalink)
dhtmbowen
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Bridgestone v Michelin v Dunlop

Bridgestones in my opinion are not up to the job. Once they get part worn the soft sidewalls (design feature) mean that under heavy load the front deforms too much which is why you are supposed to run 42psi - which is masses.

Michelin and Dunlop both recommend 34/42 but its probably best to run 35 in the front otherwise on cold days the tyre pressure warning chimes in. Both the Michelin and Dunlop (Pilot Road 2 and Roadsmart) have stiffer construction which allows them to maintain a consistent profile even under heavy load; cornering braking accelerating etc.

I thought the Michelin PR2 were brilliant until I tried the Roadsmart - its the next generation on.
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