Can anyone compare the noise level of BT021 with Dunlop 220 from experience?
Thanks, Yoed
Thanks, Yoed
Noise level: BT021 vs Dunlop 220?
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Any comparison between the noise level of BT020 and Dunlop 220?
Thanks, Yoed
Thanks, Yoed
The Dunlop 220, oem on my ST1100 was terribly noisy. Hated it. The BT020 is totally silent, at least when new.
Night and day! The BT021 are totally silent compared to the 220's. I thought my final drive was going out with the 220's they were so loud. I am REALLY re-in-love with the ST since the BT021's; nice and quiet, does not follow grooves and corners much better. Even if the BT021's turn out to wear fast, they are such a tremendous functional improvement over the 220's I would consider buying them again, they greatly improved the motorcycle, I don't remember a tire change on any motorcycle making such a difference.
Noise level: BT021 vs Dunlop 220 Vs Avon AV55 & AV56
And the Avon Storms on a 1991 ST1100:
At 4,345 miles the Avon Storms are still loud, the rougher the road the LOUDER the tire volume gets. A lot louder than the previous Exedras. Nothing a 32dB earplugs won't relieve, just enough to consider another brand at replacement time, also depends on the mileage they get. Tread wear looks good at 4K miles. No wobbles hands on/off bars or during accelerate/de-accelerate.
And the Avon Storms on a 1991 ST1100:
At 4,345 miles the Avon Storms are still loud, the rougher the road the LOUDER the tire volume gets. A lot louder than the previous Exedras. Nothing a 32dB earplugs won't relieve, just enough to consider another brand at replacement time, also depends on the mileage they get. Tread wear looks good at 4K miles. No wobbles hands on/off bars or during accelerate/de-accelerate.
Mondo
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Can't compare to the 220's but I also agree that the 21's are the best tire I have ever had on a bike in terms of both noise and handling. If they wear well, it will be a grand slam!
BigBadblue,
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I must admit, I may be one of a very small group (hopefully bigger than a total of one), that doesn?t hate the 220?s at all. In fact, there is nothing about the ST that I hate, including the stock seat and the stock handle bars, but this is another story.
Based on your feedback and other insightful messages on this site, it is likely that I?ll be riding BT021 soon.
Yoed
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i've got the 021's in the garage, waiting to replace the 220's in about a week....so i can't help just yet...
ST Dan
2 summers 50k+ miles 48 states
put the 021's on last night, on the side wall it says "BT021F"
now if you are talking weight rating, they they either need to be 72W or 73W...can't remember which...hope that helps
now if you are talking weight rating, they they either need to be 72W or 73W...can't remember which...hope that helps
OK, so I replaced the Dunlop 220 with BT021: I find the BT021 a bit more noisy, at least up to 35-40 mph. However, this noise level is easily tolerated by me.
Yoed
Yoed
Wow, I am truly surprised by your noise observation, what pressures are you running?
42 psi on both.
It is not that the BT021 are really noisy, but that the 220 were less.
Yoed
My OEM 220s were so bad I brought the bike back in to the dealer with less than 1k miles on it thinking the final drive was going out.
I've gone over 5K miles on my Dunlop 220ST Sportmax tires. I like them, and they have never dissappointed me; not in the twisties, nor at 120mph, or on twisting rainy roads (I live in the Pacific NW). While they may not be the greatest tire out there, I don't know why folks like to beat up on them. I will probably not buy them again, but for the next 5 K miles, I'll enjoy them with confidence.
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I have also run different sets of Bridgestones, Michelins, Metzelers, and Avons and except for the Michelin Pilot Roads I never noticed tire noise. To my ear the Storms are quiet on the ST1300.
skidlid1300
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I talked to a Bridgestone factory rep at the Honda Hoot a couple of weeks ago, and I asked him the same question. He told me that the 021's are a general sport touring replacement tire for the ST. The BT020 F tires are designed specifically for the Honda ST 1300. Honda asked Bridgestone to design a tire for the ST, and the BT020 F is what they came up with. The BT021 will work, but it hasn't been tried out on the market long enough to get the feedback. ( i.e. milage, handling, etc.) When they do, Bridgestone will probably tweak the characteristics of the BT021 somewhat. If you do get the BT021, the rep said make sure you fill out the warranty card for your tires. You can get them directly from Bridgestone. Most dealerships, etc. won't furnish them unless you ask. If not, contact Bridgestone. This helps them get info needed to better develop the characteristics of the BT021. That's the information I got directly from Bridgestone. In a nutshell, if you want a SPECIFICALLY designed tire for the ST, go with the BT020 F tires. If want a more general sportouring tire that will fit the ST, go with the BT021 tires.
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This is very useful. Thank you, Yoed