Dunlop killed the D220... I want to get as many as I can find.

180/55/17

Already checked chapparral racing, motorcycle superstore, dennis kirk, parts unlimited, newenough, most of the regional dealers.

 

its a long shot but...

bikebandit.com

 

ya, dunlop replaced it with the roadsmart. I'll look around sro and if I find one, I'll let cha know.

 

http://www.starcycle.com/street/dunlop.html

http://store.58cycle.com/ProductDeta...0R%20180-55-17

tuff one Sro....

 

Thanks BigRig - will be calling both places this morning. Hopefully their inventory is up to date.

KX> bikebandit does not have that size... thanks though Appreciate all the help.

 

good luck sro!

 

Srob, is that the only tire you can feel good on? They make so many good tires these days, and I know when you find one that works, you want to stay with it. But it looks like you could find a comparable tire with the variety we have these days.
Just askin dude!

 

Took me going through 4 different tires to find that one - including Metzler and Dunlop Q's... The Q on the front is great, but on the back it is way too stiff of a ride. I need something that both awesome in traction and lateral stability for hard cornering, but also needs to ride very nice for the extended highway/straight riding I am burdened with in Chicagoland.

It is a Z rated sport/touring tire - and has been raved about on FJR1300 and ST1300 forums when mixed with a Metzler front. As the ZX9 is closer to a sport/tour than it is a puresport, I figured to give it a try. It was beautiful. Like a whole new bike - and with a level of confidence in it's cornering grip that even Pilot Power couldn't compare to. Between the weight of the bike and my weight combined - I needed a much heavier duty tire than something for the sub 400lb 600s with a 150lb rider.

I know I will eventually end up with the Z rated RoadSmarts - but I will do it only after I have exhausted the very last D220 on the planet I do not have the time, patience, or $ to go testing out tires all over again.

 

Too bad they discontinued them! This has me wanting to try them.

 

Well, the fronts are not so great, and their tread pattern leaves a lot to be desired... but the backs are awesome, in my opinion.

btw - 58cycle shows them in stock on their web page, but does not have any in stock and cannot get them.