I have dunlop on the front and Metzler on the back. Is it a bad thing to mix and match tires on a motorcycle?
Yes! I have run Dunlops from the factory on a new bike and switched both front and back to Metzlers. What a difference rolling into the corners. I know that Metzlers have a patented zero degree belt on their tires. Is your Dunlop a radial or bias? Even if it is a radial, the belt geometry will determine how the tire flexes and mixed brands WILL flex differently. Putt putt around town and you are OK but, who putts around town?
If there are not the same compound and profile it might effect your riding. But it's better to have the same brand tires for your bike.
at least you dnt have the dunflop on the back. no your fine, but why would you only get the back metzler. best tires. Michelin power pilots. Metzler M1, and M3. and my favorite the new: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3. dunlops suck. rub your hand over the two tires you have notice how slick the dunflop is and squishy the metzler is.
Yes! I have run Dunlops from the factory on a new bike and switched both front and back to Metzlers. What a difference rolling into the corners. I know that Metzlers have a patented zero degree belt on their tires. Is your Dunlop a radial or bias? Even if it is a radial, the belt geometry will determine how the tire flexes and mixed brands WILL flex differently. Putt putt around town and you are OK but, who putts around town?
If there are not the same compound and profile it might effect your riding. But it's better to have the same brand tires for your bike.
at least you dnt have the dunflop on the back. no your fine, but why would you only get the back metzler. best tires. Michelin power pilots. Metzler M1, and M3. and my favorite the new: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3. dunlops suck. rub your hand over the two tires you have notice how slick the dunflop is and squishy the metzler is.
