Another Roadsmart failure question

Hi all,
I picked up my new to me 2003 ST last week. Riding it a couple of days ago I noticed the front bouncing; today I checked the roundness of the tire and see there is a bulge in the tire 3/16" in height by about 10 inches long. After reading about all of the failures on these tires I checked my tire's date and it's the 36th week of 08, right in the time frame. I read there was a recall where they would replace the tire and give $60.00 for mounting and balancing am I still eligible or are my tires too old? What do you guys think? Thanks for your input

I doubt they are going to warranty that tire as old as it is. I would consider myself lucky it didn't come apart and I crashed my bike. I run PR4 GT's on mine.

WDShie said:

Hi all,
.....I read there was a recall where they would replace the tire and give $60.00 for mounting and balancing am I still eligible?

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Too late!

View attachment Dunlop recall letter.pdf

Wasnt too late last year. Shouldnt be too late now. The problem is they give you a new roadsmart.
I did the mounting myself but if you were to get 60 bucks for mounting I would keep the money and ditch the tire. I am using it but not in love with it.
copied from my post last year below.


Call Dave Johnson, Consumer affairs, Motorcycle
330 796 3529
david_johnson@sumitumorubber-usa.com

David hooked me up when I found an 08 recall front on my ST. He IS the guy. What the outcome will be I have no idea. I have my RS2 year 2015 now mounted and in service.

Jim Gregory thanks for the info yea I'd keep the money and ditch the tire

I'm sure someone would be willing to take the tire off your hands.. It was a manufacturing defect that has long been fixed.

I talked to Dave Johnson today he is sending me the information I need to complete the recall. Nice guy he was very accommodating. I have ordered new Bridgestones before I knew about this so am going to use them instead. I have a buddy with an ST so I'll see if he needs the tire I'll make sure it finds a good home. Thank you Jim Gregory for your help
Bill