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Title: Dual Compound Tyres
Post by: tris on June 08, 2017, 07:08:58 AM

I don't want this to turn into the archetypal tyre thread (though it probably will  :wink:) as tyre choice is largely a matter of personal preference as far as I can tell.

However, my bike came to me with a pair of new decent branded single compound tyres.

Over a fairly short time (3.5k miles ish) the rear has squared off whilst the front is perfect.

Mainly that is due to where I ride ie not too many twisties to keep things right and the rest is down to my weedy riding style, though during my recent 800 mile bimble around Wales I got it back some extent.  :thumb:

So given that I'm not about to move to Wales, would a change to a dual compound tyre be beneficial or is it all smoke an mirrors and I might as well stick with the cheaper single compound tyre

Title: Re: Dual Compound Tyres
Post by: ITSec on June 08, 2017, 12:10:50 PM

I use multi-compound tires exclusively on my Norge, and depending on the ones you choose you give up very little in terms of handling. My current favorites are the Pilot Road 4 GTs, but there are several good choices in the sport-touring types.

For people who ride straight up most of the time, multi-compound tires are a definite advantage.

Title: Re: Dual Compound Tyres
Post by: stephenm on June 08, 2017, 12:34:16 PM

I now have 10,000km up on a multi compound rear on my 1400 Touring, mostly in Spain, Portugal and France on thousands of corners in all weathers, and can't fault them. My experience with single compounds where I live in Australia matches yours. Straight roads and heat mean short tyre life and squared profiles.

Stephen

Title: Re: Dual Compound Tyres
Post by: Arizona Wayne on June 08, 2017, 01:08:47 PM

Bridgestone has offered dual compound tires for older bikes for many years and yes, the center tread is harder rubber and lasts longer while the side treads are softer for cornering.  :thumb:

Title: Re: Dual Compound Tyres
Post by: flower_king001 on June 08, 2017, 01:15:17 PM

Quote from: Arizona Wayne on June 08, 2017, 01:08:47 PM

Bridgestone has offered dual compound tires for older bikes for many years and yes, the center tread is harder rubber and lasts longer while the side treads are softer for cornering.  :thumb:

Yes..I have been using Bridgestone Battalax BT45's on both my '86 IV 1000 Lemans and '98 EV with much success.

Title: Re: Dual Compound Tyres
Post by: tris on June 09, 2017, 01:44:29 AM

Thanks everyone - dual compound it is

I'm leaning towards the Avon Storm 3D X-M for little more than

a) They're made in the UK
b) I had Roadriders on the Cali and really liked them
c) I wont be able to tell the difference anyway  :thumb: