Metzeler tourance next rear tyre R1150GS

[visitor***]

Can anyone explain what the’variant’ B refers to related to the 150/70 R 69V .
Both this tyre and a normal version are available on ‘my tyres’ with a difference in price.
My understanding is that the variant B is a special for the F700GS and maybe a block pattern tread??
I have the Metzeler Torrance Next on the front and thought it best to stick to a pair of these. I have a puncture in the back one and l believe the tubeless tires are not repairable.
Thanks for any comments

 

[Rugged Path]

The ‘B’ variant stands for Besser (better); meaning it was manufactured in the EU with better grip and wear profile.
The cheaper version is of Chinese manufacture, albeit under Metzler license which does not give the same performance.



Patria o Muerte

 

[visitor***]

The ‘B’ variant stands for Besser (better); meaning it was manufactured in the EU with better grip and wear profile.
The cheaper version is of Chinese manufacture, albeit under Metzler license which does not give the same performance.



Patria o Muerte

Thanks for your reply. That’s interesting because the ‘B Variant’ is the cheapest of the two available?
Regards Tim

 

[ynotbiker]

Hi tubeless tyres are repairable just plug it done loads if the puncture Is in the centre or there abouts the plug will last till you need new tyre.

 

[visitor***]

Thanks for this I’ll see if someone will fix it!

 

[ynotbiker]

You can buy the plug strings with tools eBay easy to do even for me.