Original Tourance on a LC Adventure

[millsy]

i'm looking for some advice, i have just had a pair of Metzler Tourance (non next) to my 2014 1200 LC Adventure.
i didnt like the newer next tyres and i had always liked the Original Tourance on my previous oil cooled GS's.
Can anyone tell me if this advisable as no-one else seems to have gone this route?

 

[hairysteve]

It's likely that these types are rarely mentioned because they were not originally made in the sizes to suit the LC gs and gsa. Another factor is that they are now made in China and not Germany. The Chinese version for some reason doesn't have the grip and feel of the German made tyre. I've not actually used them on my LC but used both versions on my old twin cam and there was a difference between the two makers tyres.

 

[millsy]

Thanks for the reply. I bought a new pair last June when I had my oil cooled adventure and to be fair I thought they were excellent, so not sure if these were German or Chinese.

I havent had the LC out with them yet, so here's hoping they are as good as my last pair. I hope they work out as I like the look of them and they gave me good mileage

It's likely that these types are rarely mentioned because they were not originally made in the sizes to suit the LC gs and gsa. Another factor is that they are now made in China and not Germany. The Chinese version for some reason doesn't have the grip and feel of the German made tyre. I've not actually used them on my LC but used both versions on my old twin cam and there was a difference between the two makers tyres.

 

[millsy]

Just checked, tyres are German, so hopefully no issues ahead.

Thanks for the reply. I bought a new pair last June when I had my oil cooled adventure and to be fair I thought they were excellent, so not sure if these were German or Chinese.

I havent had the LC out with them yet, so here's hoping they are as good as my last pair. I hope they work out as I like the look of them and they gave me good mileage

 

[B15ape1981]

Hi Milsy, ive had the new 1250 adventure since feb and it come with the new michelin Anakee adventure tyre, long story short didnt like them too noisy and didnt give any feel in the wet. So i went straight back to good old Tourances, grippy in all conditions and never do anything out of sorts and at £195 fitted good bloody value

 

[hairysteve]

Appears then that the newer spec tyres are made in Germany. The last set i bought for my twin cam were made in China and although they looked the same they didn't last or grip the road as well. The Tourance was always a good all round tyre and was my preferred fitment to my bike..

 

[ShakeyGS]

Just taken a set of Tourance off my GS LC. I really liked them hut now I’m back to Nexts.

 

[Mallard]

I have the original Tourance (made in Germany, and to the correct sizes) on my '17 LC. I've used them on all 6 of my GS's since 2003. I find that they give a very reasonable longevity and excellent grip. I have tried other tyres over the years, but always go back to the Tourance. I guess tyres are just a personal think (like bikes really) and I don't think that there are any really bad tyres out there - it's what you prefer, it's your choice.

 

[wpm]

I have complained to bmw and my dealer about the noise from the Ankee 3 tyres. Waiting to see what they do about it. The bike has less than 600 miles on it and I want them off for Tourance.

 

[LBJ GSA]

As per all the comments above, I also used to love the original German-made Tourance tyres on my oil cooled GS. My 2017 GS LC came with the Chinese made Tourance Nexts which just didn't feel the same! Way less confidence inspiring and after about 3000 miles, they were out of shape and had to go before the next Euro trip (as I knew they would spoil the enjoyment). I switched to A41s which were a whole lot better in every way. My new 1250 GSA has the new Anakee Adventure tyre. Too early to pass much judgement on it (as I have only covered 400 dry running in miles), but I note they are noisier and possibly harder than the A41s. Great to hear that the German made Tourance is still available! I'll be going for those next time if they are available.

 

[Blackal]

I used the Chinese tyres once after about 9yrs of using German ones. Only difference I noticed was perhaps a slight reduction in mileage (a tad over 5,000 miles compared to 6,000 miles on a rear)

No difference in feel or noise - that I could tell.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I used the Chinese tyres once after about 9yrs of using German ones. Only difference I noticed was perhaps a slight reduction in mileage (a tad over 5,000 miles compared to 6,000 miles on a rear)

No difference in feel or noise - that I could tell.

Me too
They are far grippier (sp Tarka) albeit at an increased wear rate