I just looked at my 2019 Dunlop brochure, and the Q3+ tires have the same load/speed ratings as the Road Smart 3 for the same size tire. Dunlop does not offer GT tires, they claim their tires' sidewalls are stiff enough (they're quite proud of that), to not only improve cornering steering response, but can also handle heavier sport touring bikes without a problem.[/color]
The biggest challenge is in mounting them with something like a No-Mar system. You can guess how I know.
The biggest challenge is in mounting them with something like a No-Mar system. You can guess how I know.
No pain, no gain, right? When I first saw the pr4gt, it was next to a regular pr4 and pushing on the sidewall was enough to tell you that it would be a pain to mount.
But, in the name of C14 science , buy that Dunlap, mount and give a review.
I’m no tire guru but I’ll assume that the tire you mentioned as a lower load rating than something than a pr4gt or similar.800lbs???I dont think so... i thought it was 678#(2008) with ABS...sans rider and gear...Kawasaki says the 2019 is 690#
I think it is possible that you might find less traction. Along with maybe stickier rubber, you get a weaker sidewall. Throw the 800lb c14 into curve and what will happen? The sidewall will flex, the tread
will then have less than ideal contact .
I now have a worn out pr4 ( not gt). I was on a trip in AZ, someone knifed my tire and the only tire the shop had was a non gt pr4. What I noticed was it had more flex; the gt has a real nice stiffer sidewall that compliments the tread. It gives a slighter stiffer ride but really feels good in the mountains.
In a nutshell , I’m saying if you want better traction, look for a tire with high load rating that has stickier compound. A tire is a complete package, look at it as such.
I have them on my bike now, they are wearing great and stick like glue. I had Angel GT's before and I will probably never go back to them.
I only have about 1000 miles on them so far but no worse wear than the Pirelli's.
Keep them at 42PSI, they don't peel as planted after they loose about 3PSI