Tyres for the new GSA

[AndrewS]

Can anyone recommend a 50/50 road/off road tyre for the GSA.

600 miles in (that's running in) and the rear Twinduro is just about worn out

I have a look around and there are a lot of older threads referring to tyres, I cant find any recent threads :-(

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

.... 600 miles in (that's running in) and the rear Twinduro is just about worn out

On the 1100 the TKC80 (Twinduro) used to wear alarmingly for the first 500-750 miles, but then as more rubber is on the road the wear rate decreases significantly. Used to get 4,000-5,000 out of a rear so I would expect between 3,000-4,000 for an LC.

 

[masterman21]

Heidenau K60 scouts !

 

[pistole]

nobody calls them Twinduros. They are Tkc80. had to do a double take on what was a twinduro.

50/50 tyre : karoo 3 , k60 , tkc80 , anakee wild.

.

 

[SkyGod]

Heidenau K60 scouts !

What he said

 

[WindyChuffer]

The rate of wear does slow down. My rear TKC80 is looking pretty worn after 850 miles. But it will be good for a few thousand miles.

Top tip with TKCs: keep speed to 80mph or below. Otherwise wear rate is crazy. Besides if you are running in a WC, the max running in engine speed of 5000rpm is about 80mph....

 

[Andy63]

Hello AndrewS, I use Metzler Tourance on my GSA they are a great intermediate tyre http://www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=5&NU=15&M=35&Ct=RG&SbCt=BA_15_35_RG_50&spPage=2

Rear Metzeler Tourance 150/70V17 WHA22480
Front Metzeler Tourance Next 110/80V19 | WHA12470

When i got the bike it had Bridgestone Battlewings, I didn't like em, I had Tourances on my 650 Dakar prior to the GSA so i changed the Battlewings for Tourances and they are great in all weathers the bike feels much better for it.

 

[AndrewS]

Twinduro is what it said on the invoice

Not sure about the K60's don't like the look of the 'full block' or constant contact around the middle of the tyre once worn a little. I'm thinking it would be shite off road. (My opinion from looking at the tread pattern on google images so I'm open to persuasion )

Karou 3

Anakee wild Does anyone know of a UK supplier?

 

[Michael R1150GS Adventure]

Twinduro is the tyres name the op is right. It's even on the tyre

 

[pistole]

have a set of Karoo3 waiting to be mounted. Should make off-roading much better compared to the useless 99/1 Anakee3. IMHO , these Anakee3s is basically a road tyre.

.

 

[AndrewS]

Thanks all for the info.

The Anakee Wild will NOT be available for the LC-GS/GSA

So ordered a Karoo3 for the rear to try out.

 

[pistole]

The Anakee Wild will NOT be available for the LC-GS/GSA

huh ?

 

[AndrewS]

huh ?

Yes I know, apparently Michelin have decided not to continue manufacturing the larger size tyres.
This info was given to me by two separate tyre dealers.

 

[masterman21]

Not sure about the K60's don't like the look of the 'full block' or constant contact around the middle of the tyre once worn a little. I'm thinking it would be shite off road. (My opinion from looking at the tread pattern on google images so I'm open to persuasion )

Believe me having done three trips on a 1200GS LC to Morocco last year and about 250 miles off road including sand (yuk) The Heidenau is a fantastic all round tyre. High mileage, good traction and very capable. Best combo is K60 front and K60 scout on the rear