D207's, BT020's, Tourances?

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Time for a new back tyre. The OE Dunlop has lasted 5,500 miles.
Are Tourances better than the D207's? If so, I'll need to buy a new front as well. Has any one fitted the BT020's which I believe are now available to fit the GS?
Is 5,500 miles average wear, and are the Tourance/BT020's like to last longer?

Any advice would be handy before I get my wallet out!

Thanks

Martin
05 GS12
 
I've got the Dunlops on my 1200, and I really like them, in terms of the grip and feedback I get from them. I haven't done enough miles yet to wear them out. What is your front one like? If there is plenty of life, it might be worthwhile getting another Dunlop for the rear and then replacing them as a pair, rather than replacing a good front tyre that still has plenty of service.

As for the Tourances, I preferred them on my 1150. The fronts were good for 14-15000 and the rears for 11000.

I can't comment on the 020's on a GS. I have used them on a Triumph Sprint ST (10000 front, 7500 rear). From what I can remember of the posts of 020 users on here, they don't seem to last as long as the Tourances.

Bob
 
Have you done a search? You'll find loads of info. on GS tyres.

FWIW I'm with Bob on this one, the Dunlops may not be the longest lasting (4.5k on a rear for me) but they are superb tyres (and reasonably priced).

Andres
 
Dunlop 607s came with mine and I replaced with same.

IMO Excellent tyre with good grip, good wear and good in the wet.
 
I've fitted 020's i got 4500 miles from the rear and 6500 from the front (that was changed b4 going to Garmisch it may have had 2000 left in it but no more than that.

A very good stable tyre, gr8 in the wet and alot better than me in the dry! I have some bad riding habits hence the low milages, but then again motorcycles are meant to be FUN!!

Regards Shep
 
A recent test in Das Motorad rated the D607 above the BT020. I've just got through my second rear D607 and I think they are a terrific tyre. Now I'm going to try Michelin Pilot Road as they are reported as even better but only useage will tell. If you've got plenty left on the front I'd just replace the rear with another D607, a bit less mieage but a lot more grip is a reasonable compromise in my opinion.
 
Caution when changing tyres

I managed 8000 miles on my first rear tyre of Michelin Anakees and this included a day at Nurburgring. I replaced them for the same as I was happy with the grip and endurance, but check the tyre supplier has changed the 1200gs before as on mine they used previous BMW jigs which scored the bolt holes on the rear wheel when balancing.
 
Just got back from a ride Bob, having previously read your post.

TBH although listening for it I could not hear any tyre noise over the general mechanical din and wind noise. Having said that I've only run Trailmax's so far so can't compare to other tyres - maybe I'm just used to the noise they make

Andres
 
I have taken my screen off, so the level of wind noise is considerably reduced. The noise I hear is more noticeable from 50mph and above and it increases as the speed increases. I am 99.9% certain it is noise from the tyre. I have pulled the clutch in and just listened with the engine on tick over and the noise level drops as the speed drops. Its similar to the noise you hear from lorry tyres.

Bob
 
I'm glad someone's raised the issue of tyre noise. My GS makes a humming/thrumming noise between about 50 and 60 (although it may be that after 60 wind noise drowns it out.) It is definitely related to road speed not engine speed and happens regardless of load or gear. I was worrying about bearings in the drive shaft, gearbox and just about anywhere else, but another option is that it's the D207 tyres.

If anyone can definitively tell me whether it's the tyres or something more serious, it would be a weight off my mind. (It would also stop me compulsively testing my rear axle bearings, and riding at 55 mph just to check it's still doing it!)

Robin
 
I ran BT020s for about 15,000 miles (one front, two rears) and then switched to Michelin Anakees. What a disappointment! Compared to the 020s, the Anakees make the bike wiggle and squirm in a corner like it was on gravel, not pavement. Very unsettling. Fortunately, I'm almost ready to replace the rear. [BTW -- I run 38psi front, and 41psi rear]

I'd definitely like to try the Pilot Roads (which worked so well on my FJR1300) but here in the USA they don't import the 19" fronts -- so I can't mount them on both ends. Unless someone in the UK is willing to ship me a tire! :)

I think I'll try the Dunlop 607s next. My bike came with Trailwings, then I replaced the rear with a Tourance (which I loved on my old R11GS), then the BT020s. I'm really happy with the BT020s, though it would be nice to have something that gripped a little better on dirt/gravel roads.
 
HMarc said:
I think I'll try the Dunlop 607s next. My bike came with Trailwings, then I replaced the rear with a Tourance (which I loved on my old R11GS), then the BT020s. I'm really happy with the BT020s, though it would be nice to have something that gripped a little better on dirt/gravel roads.
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Will be really intersted to see how you think they compare as, although I think the Dunlops are superb I'm toying with the idea of trying 020's.

Andres
 
My GS makes a humming/thrumming noise between about 50 and 60

I have D207's and mine makes the, quite loud humming noise, but have so far been unable to locate the source. Noise completely stops at about 60mph
Not engine related and not screen vibration :confused:

I had not considered the tyres as a cause

Love the D207 but not wearing too well, I would estimate 5500mls then new back trye req
 
I'm certain the noise is from the tyre. Still, I have found a way to get rid of it. Monitors from Ultimate Ear plugged into my CD player! :D They are superb!!

Bob
 
Outtomunch said:
Will be really intersted to see how you think they compare as, although I think the Dunlops are superb I'm toying with the idea of trying 020's.

Andres
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020's are awsome in the wet and the dry. They stick to the road like shit to a blanket :thumb
 
Whatton said:
020's are awsome in the wet and the dry. They stick to the road like shit to a blanket :thumb
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That's certianly the rep they've got, but then I find my Dunlops do too - have you ridden both to be able to comapre?

I guess, at the end of the day it's all academic 'cos my Dunlops out-perform me and would therefore guess that the Bridgestones will be the same :D

Andres
 
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