Tyre Selection

[alexw]

I have had a look around for a good replacement tyre for my GS1200. I have currently road tyres on but Iwould like a bit more variety to be able to do the odd jaunt offroad. Most signs seem to point the way of Continental TKC80 as a good choice. Anybody have any experiance with these tyres good or bad especially wet handling.

Cheers,

Alex ......

 

[Flipfly]

TKC 80's are a good tyre but don't expect good wet weather performance if you ride in a spirited fashion. Tourances are better on the road and OK for light off roading.
I was impressed with TKC's in the dry, but a couple of hairy sideways slides in the wet convinced me that I don't have the self control in the wet to use them.
Boys ride with em and love em, best to try a set and see haw you get on. Don't forget also that they are speed rated and you will only get approx 3500 miles out of em.