Original tyres

[Dougal McGuire]

Hello folks
I've just put a small deposit on a 04 F650GS without seeing it "in the flesh". The owner assured me that the tyres were the originals, but I was wondering if anyone on this fine forum knows if there are any date codes on the tyres fitted to the F650 from new. I know some manufacturers do, but not sure about Continental. Any other advice on checking it over gratefully received.

Ian W

 

[g.s.john]

why has it got the original tyres on after five years? first thing i would do is budget for new ones, also see the service history if it dont look right walk away IMO

 

[RobA]

Hello Ian W, I have a 2004 F650 GS which I purchased last November which has less than 3,000 genuine miles, so still the original tyres. Let me know what you want me to look for on the tyres and I will e-mail you back. They are definitely not Continentals. Best wishes, Rob A.

 

[Dougal McGuire]

Rob A
Thanks for the reply. Could you tell me what tyres are fitted to yours, I thought continentals were fitted from new, but I could be wrong.

 

[(RIP) The Wilbur]

Rob A
Thanks for the reply. Could you tell me what tyres are fitted to yours, I thought continentals were fitted from new, but I could be wrong.

Three tyres "approved" by BMW for fitment to F650GS:-

Metzeler Tourance
Michelin Anache
Bridgestone Battlewings.

If there are Contis fitted, they are probably TKC80 Twinduro, usually fitted to bikes from the Off-Road School, but not Original Equipment on the bikes.