viewdvb
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I’m running on the OEM Bridgestone tyres. Problem is, I have never done any mileage on the original tyres before. I bought my last S10 at 3000 miles and immediately changed to road radials. Most of my subsequent mileage was done on Michelin Pilot Road 3s. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to compare the ride of my old S10 with my new 2013 model which now has 1000+ miles on it. Both had stock suspension and were adjusted to the same settings. The new bike is harsher in ride quality. I expected that the suspension would take a while to bed in but at over 1000 miles I would expect it to have settled to a norm by now.
My dilemma is whether to fit the Michelin PR3s that I have waiting on the shelf in the expectation of an improvement in the ride or to soldier on with the stock Bridgestones. I know the Michelins have more grip but I would like to get some value out of the OEM tyres if I can and I can live with their grip for at least one long haul trip.
My questions are:
1. Has anyone experienced the stock suspension becoming more compliant after the 1000 mile mark? Might I expect any further improvement?
2. Do the OEM tyres (or dual purpose tyres generally) have a stiffer carcass to deal with the stress of off-road riding compared with the carcass of pure road radials? If so, it might explain the difference in ride quality and induce me to fit the road tyres immediately..
Your comments would be valued and appreciated as always. Please note that I am not looking for recommendations on your favourite tyres nor comments on replacement/modified suspension – just the questions above please.
My dilemma is whether to fit the Michelin PR3s that I have waiting on the shelf in the expectation of an improvement in the ride or to soldier on with the stock Bridgestones. I know the Michelins have more grip but I would like to get some value out of the OEM tyres if I can and I can live with their grip for at least one long haul trip.
My questions are:
1. Has anyone experienced the stock suspension becoming more compliant after the 1000 mile mark? Might I expect any further improvement?
2. Do the OEM tyres (or dual purpose tyres generally) have a stiffer carcass to deal with the stress of off-road riding compared with the carcass of pure road radials? If so, it might explain the difference in ride quality and induce me to fit the road tyres immediately..
Your comments would be valued and appreciated as always. Please note that I am not looking for recommendations on your favourite tyres nor comments on replacement/modified suspension – just the questions above please.