Is it ok to have different makes of tyres front and rear?

[er-minio]

But why go to a BMW dealer for tyres?

Because why pay less at a tyre place that has better stock.

 

[Pukmeister]

Might be a silly question.....

But why go to a BMW dealer for tyres?

A bit like visiting a chiropodist to have a tooth pulled.

 

[er-minio]

Proctologist works better than the chiropodist for pulling teeth.

 

[Wapping]

If you use different makes/manufacturers tyres on any vehicle you'll die. It's as simple as that.

It's why i died back in 1985 while riding my laverda jota 800 miles in one hit to the Bol'D'Or while having a Metezeler on the front and an Avon on the rear.

Lazarus like, he rose from the grave.

 

[Pukmeister]

Rejoice, Steptoe has arisen.

Can he walk on water, or turn water into wine ???

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Is this a PaulBHT spoof account. Odd question to ask from 1250 riding Alison, top savvy marks for not trusting a bmw main dealer!

 

[stever1]

Never seen such list, but, two things: 1. Recommended, and, 2. Not a legal requirement.

Look in your hand book. For instance, on my wing there’s a massive list of tyre fitments……2…to be exact, and you can’t get either of them at the moment

 

[johnnyboy]

Look in your hand book. For instance, on my wing there’s a massive list of tyre fitments……2…to be exact, and you can’t get either of them at the moment

So you can't ride your bike then?

 

[stever1]

So you can't ride your bike then?

I’m down to 2.5mm on the front and I’m supposed to be doing an 800 mile trip next week. It’s not looking good.

 

[johnnyboy]

Are actually restricting you choice of tyre to those listed by the manufacturer?

 

[BobT]

Not sure your insurance company will be happy if you have a big claim


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Love this sort of fake news shite that goes around on the internet. It will be quoted for years to come.

 

[stever1]

Are actually restricting you choice of tyre to those listed by the manufacturer?

Well I’ve tried ringing around to get something else but everyone is saying stick with the recommended ones due to the weight.

 

[dean0n0]

I’m down to 2.5mm on the front and I’m supposed to be doing an 800 mile trip next week. It’s not looking good.

Slicks work well in the heat.

 

[Stevie4scoops]

I’m down to 2.5mm on the front and I’m supposed to be doing an 800 mile trip next week. It’s not looking good.

I'd do the trip with that tyre without any concerns

 

[stever1]

I'd do the trip with that tyre without any concerns

If I have to I will, but I’d prefer to have new rubber on.
The flip side of it is that we are away for 4 weeks on the bike . Down to Romania, bimble about, then back via the Italian lakes, Black Forest then home.
So fresh rubber just before the trip would be good too

 

[leadfarmer]

Well I’ve tried ringing around to get something else but everyone is saying stick with the recommended ones due to the weight.

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/motorcycle-tyre/bridgestone-g-709-130-70-r18-63-h-front-tl-m-c#396873109

 

[stever1]

https://www.oponeo.co.uk/motorcycle-tyre/bridgestone-g-709-130-70-r18-63-h-front-tl-m-c#396873109

Good try, but I talked to dealers and all 3 said if using Bridgestones only use G852 model

 

[leadfarmer]

Good try, but I talked to dealers and all 3 said if using Bridgestones only use G852 model

Strange, they both have the same load & speed rating, I’d have given it a go if you need a new tire

 

[BobT]

If I have to I will, but I’d prefer to have new rubber on.
The flip side of it is that we are away for 4 weeks on the bike . Down to Romania, bimble about, then back via the Italian lakes, Black Forest then home.
So fresh rubber just before the trip would be good too

Did you know that they sell bikes and tyres all over Europe?

 

[stever1]

Did you know that they sell bikes and tyres all over Europe?

Yes. I do know that. However, I wanted to get everything done this month. Anyhow, whose to say they don’t have the same problem in Europe