I spent a few weeks reading about different 60/40 and 50/50 tires before deciding but finally settled on the Mitas E07. The stock Dunlap were, to me, fantastic on dry tarmac but gave almost no confidence on loose gravel or sandy forest roads which are common in Florida. I even crossed some 8-10 inch deep flooded dirt roads with the Dunlops and it was an exercise in butt-puckering.
Thankfully the UPS fairy delivered the tires early today, and my local shop had idle hands, so I got the tires installed and the break-in service done in one shot.
First impressions from the drive home are that these sit a little taller than stock - maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch. I noticed it at the first intersection but got used to it quickly. The Mitas also have a different tip-in feel than the Dunlop while turning. The Dunlop would lean over linearly and felt planted through corners. The E07 first ride felt a little more 'tippy' when you lean over a little. It's pretty drastic at first, but I found a roundabout and did a few passes, and it started to settle in. I think it's a matter of developing new muscle memory more than anything. I was used to the Dunlop feel and the Mitas E07 profile is just different enough to require an adjustment period. I also took them through a local park and it immediately felt more planted, stable, and predictable in grass, gravel and dirt. I can't wait to get some trail time on them.
An interesting observation, at least from my perspective, is that they are not very photogenic. They look much better in person than any of the photos I've seen, mine especially.
I'll report back as I get more miles on them.
Thankfully the UPS fairy delivered the tires early today, and my local shop had idle hands, so I got the tires installed and the break-in service done in one shot.
First impressions from the drive home are that these sit a little taller than stock - maybe 1/4 to 1/2 inch. I noticed it at the first intersection but got used to it quickly. The Mitas also have a different tip-in feel than the Dunlop while turning. The Dunlop would lean over linearly and felt planted through corners. The E07 first ride felt a little more 'tippy' when you lean over a little. It's pretty drastic at first, but I found a roundabout and did a few passes, and it started to settle in. I think it's a matter of developing new muscle memory more than anything. I was used to the Dunlop feel and the Mitas E07 profile is just different enough to require an adjustment period. I also took them through a local park and it immediately felt more planted, stable, and predictable in grass, gravel and dirt. I can't wait to get some trail time on them.
An interesting observation, at least from my perspective, is that they are not very photogenic. They look much better in person than any of the photos I've seen, mine especially.
I'll report back as I get more miles on them.
