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New tires put to the test

MOTORRAD tested various new tires for enduro, tourers and athletes.

03/31/2010


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Dunlop Trailmax TR 91

Tried out: Dunlop Trailmax TR 91 for enduros

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Easy terrain is just as much on the wish list of GS and Varadero machinists as brisk piste robbers. With the new TR 91 enduro tire, it should do the mix: silica in the tread to keep the tire supple in the rain, large tread blocks and special traction granules from racing for handling and stability – also off-road. The tire behaved inconspicuously at the press presentation: medium-sized dirt roads were negotiated just as safely as well-paved sections. Unfortunately, it was not possible to test the tire on a wet road. In terms of wear and tear, the TR 91 has to prove itself in everyday editorial work. Available in 110/80 R 19, 100 / 90-19 (front) and 150/70 ZR 17, 140/80 R 17, 130/80 R 17 (rear).

Conclusion:
When it comes to handling and stability, the Dunlop Trailmax TR 91 is at a high level. The moment of erection is also not a cause for criticism. But no final word has been said about moisture and durability.

Avon Storm 2 Ultra


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Avon Storm 2 Ultra

In terms of cross-country skiing, the touring tires could “Storm ST” from Avon Convince in the MOTORRAD tire tests so far. For the new season, they want to go one step further with the Storm 2 Ultra. With a tread made up of various compounds (multicompound), a zero-degree belt and a high proportion of silica, the sporty touring tire should impress with plenty of traction on wet and dry roads. The Avon is now available in all common sizes.

Bridgestone BT 023


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Bridgestone BT 023

Leisurely tours or a lot of gas? For the successor model of the BT 021 no “or” are valid. According to the development team, the BT 023 should turn the corner much more sportily than its predecessor, without having to accept any losses in terms of mileage and wet grip. This should be made possible by a rubber compound with a high silica content and treads in two different degrees of hardness. The BT 023 with special identification is available for particularly heavy touring bikes.

Continental RoadAttack 2


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Continental RoadAttack 2

Stupid when you have new tires on the flap at the tire dealer. With the Contis RoadAttack 2, thanks to the new manufacturing process, the running-in time should be extremely shortened, and it should offer full driving safety right from assembly. In addition, a soft mixture on the side and a hard median should combine rich cornering grip with high mileage. The addition of silica should also bring a plus in the rain.

Conclusion:
The new contributions from Avon, Bridgestone and Conti show that touring tires are also becoming more and more interesting for sports drivers. With rubber compounds in different degrees of hardness you want to master the balancing act between cornering grip and mileage, a lot of silica is supposed to keep the tires supple in the rain. The big touring tire test in MOTORRAD 11/2010 clarifies who can do it best.

Dunlop Sportsmart


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Dunlop Sportsmart

Just one year after Qualifier 2, Dunlop is once again putting a sports tire in the spotlight with the Sportsmart. Not only the name wants to be close to the already convincing touring model “Roadsmart” signal. The sports tire should also shine with dry and wet grip and high mileage. Without kneeling in a forced gait. What works: On the circuit, the Sportsmart impresses with transparent feedback and high stability. The wear pattern is convincing after a few hard laps. On a wet track, the Sportsmart can be moved quickly to the limit of its grip, except for a few sudden slides.

Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact


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Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact

The M5 is already causing hot round table discussions. Because with its lean angle indicator (see left below) the new sports tire from Metzeler cause malice among friends in the future. But it shouldn’t come to that. The predecessor M3 already shone with decent mileage and reliable handling, the M5 now wants to go one better with a higher dry and wet grip. Its wetness quality could be perfectly explored in the first driving tests. On the Portimão racetrack, the M5 impressed in the rain with fine feedback and a lot of grip. At the limit, the M5 good-naturedly signaled when grip could be expected.

Michelin Power Pure


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Michelin Power Pure

Is the throne shaking now? For many years, Michelin impressed with the Pilot Power in MOTORRAD tire tests. Now the Power Pure should make a new statement in sports tires. What can he do better than Power? Development goal for the Pure: The tire should be lighter in order to achieve advantages in handling with the weight savings (compared to the Pilot Power per pair and depending on the dimension up to 700 grams) on the unsprung, rotating masses. In the first driving test, this could not be clearly clarified due to the lack of comparison. But a convincing performance in terms of feedback and wet grip on the level of Pilot Power.

Conclusion:
While touring tires are becoming sportier, suitability for everyday use is at the top of the specifications for sports tires. Dunlop Sportsmart and Metzeler M5 Interact do not want to give up either when filing times or on a rainy home route. Whether the weight counter at Michelin Power Pure actually works, explains the sports tire test in MOTORRAD 12/2010.

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