Official oem tyres for 2009 bikes +

[Titto]

I have been searching and can't find anything on a BMW site or previous Web page, but I need to find a list of approved tyres that were approved by BMW from 2009 onwards.

I can find stuff by going onto Bridgestone for example and their splurge stating their xx model is suitable for the r1200rt but I need something from BMW stating it.

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

[MikeO]

I'm pretty sure that BMW will just specify size and spec (speed rating etc) of tyres for a particular bike, not the type and manufacturer.

 

[elgringo]

Not a great help, but this is from page 139 of the owners manual for my 2013 TC:-

You can obtain an up-to-date list of approved tyres from your authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or on the Internet at "www.bmw-motorrad.com".

As you've tried the Internet, I guess the next port of call is to ring your local dealer.

Best of luck.

 

[stever1]

The info is at bmw-motorrad.co.uk. its in the service and maintenance section, then go to the tyres section. It explains how to tell which model you have.

Incidentally, I have Michelin RP4's on my RT but won't be getting any more due to poor mileage on them.

 

[Titto]

Thanks chaps, will look again.

 

[Wrigsby1]

BM's usually come with a range of different brands fitted... It's the size, profile and rating that matter... As bikes get older, the tyre options will usually improve with tyre development...

 

[JJH]

You will probly find that whatever tyres the dealer is selling is approved as they tend to trot the official line. Jjh

 

[Martyn H]

BM's usually come with a range of different brands fitted... It's the size, profile and rating that matter... As bikes get older, the tyre options will usually improve with tyre development...

In 2009 I recall Bridgestones, Metzeler, Conti's & Michelin all being OE fittings. I've always assumed the manufacturers don't like to put all their eggs in one basket, so to speak, so use a number of manufacturers.