Dunlop Scootsmart vs Michelin City Grips

[you you]

I wonder how fast this guy is going.

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20mph?

[wingz]

If he's only doing 20mph, then the shitest black tyres will do, right?
I think I could take that corner faster on my PXC with Dunlop TT900 tyres.
But I'm not familiar with the IRCs.

I don't think fantasy speeds have any relevance to a discussion concerning grip around tight corners.

[gohjohan]

So the tyres being round and black makes the variation in compounds used insignificant.

Very astute observation.

No, the fact that you are fitting them to an underpowered scooter which will barely crack 60mph means that any half decent tyre will suffice.
Best to get the one which lasts longest, all evidence seen thus far suggests that the City Grip is the one to go for.
The IRC tyres grip well but the rears wear rapidly.

Could it be the tire is under inflated? I notice the pressure is 41 PSI. I only realised recently when I had a look at the tire and did the research online. I did that because I got my scooter 2 weeks ago and I'm slowly learning about it. I realised I've been following the stock tire pressure specs all the time (36PSI)

[gn2]

Could it be the tire is under inflated?

I doubt it.

[waspmike]

Michelin and IRC are the same.

I think you will find that IRC are very slightly larger in diameter. So fitting City Grips has the potential to lower the maximum speed by 5 kph. If one is into that kind of stuff.

[ericpcx1]

Since I had the City grips fitted I can ride over manhole covers without getting out of shape as you ride over them,much better tyres than the IRC