Running Dunlop SportMax...Which tires to get next

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Feb 25, 2021 | 01:51 PM

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mrivers51

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From: Atlanta Ga.

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Originally Posted by coxzilla97

Just had to replace Dunlop SportMax tires on the front after 14,000 miles...supposedly I had an alignment issue causing them to wear on the inside aggressively. Anyway had to get the new tires without a thought as to possibly switching to something different. I am obsessed about tires and usually do a lot of research and enjoy doing it before buying a new set.

1. So I am interested in what other people are running....likes dislikes.
2. Anyone running a tire that is more for long distance commuting that may last longer? Just a thought. I don't mind the tires I have but If I there was a tire that would last longer than a year that would be nice. I'm doing about 14,000 highway miles a year, plus 1,000 city miles. I searched tire rack and came up with nothing.
3. My other thought is to get snow tires and run those for 4 months a year as well. I had my first snow season in the Jag and was in desperate need of traction so was considering it anyway.

I run Vogues on my Jag

Feb 25, 2021 | 02:00 PM

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ChaosphereIX

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From: Ottawa, Ontario

I am running MPS4s on summer rims, and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3s on dedicated winter rims. Best tires for the conditions.

Jun 20, 2023 | 07:49 PM

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randyb

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You can patch a Z or ZR rated tire patched with no problems, but you MUST get the tire rebalanced. If you go at high speeds with an unbalanced tire. you risk severe vibrations, which will cause the tire(s) to overheat and lose traction. This is why they say to never patch Z rated tires. 99.999 percent of people with Z or ZR rated tires will not do this, so this is why it works for them.