Whats the tyre Brand of choice?

[Beast]

Has you have probable guessed from the title of the thread i’m looking for a new set of tyres for my R1200gs 2011. After a lot of research on this web site & others i can not find a definite answer, the more i research the more confused i become. At the moment the bike is running Metzler Tourance. I’m after a 100% road tyre because i will never be riding on any other surface than tarmac. I ride in a progressive manner in wet & dry conditions and try to avoid has many motorways & duel carriageways has possible.
I have narrowed my choice to 3 brands;

Michelin Pilot Road 4 Trail (Tyre dealer tells me that they are the best wet weather tyre on the market, his opinion)
Dunlop RoadSmart II
Continental RoadAttack 2 EVO

What do you guys think i should go for, What your tyre of choice?

Cheers
Phil

 

[autogs]

pilot road 4 trail no question

 

[Les Wassall]

I'm fitting the tourance Next on Monday, more road but still aggressive tread.

 

[bisbee]

Road Smarts for me Good in the wet too They just have the edge on Conti Road Attacks imho

 

[Martyn H]

I've used all 3 of your choices. They'll all give you more grip than you can use.
I like all 3, but the Michelin is rated in the industry as "Best in the wet".
I like the Conti's.............
You'll have to make your own choice.

 

[agent2494]

How many miles do you do per year!
How many miles are you expecting from a set of tyres?






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[diplomaticdanny]

pilot road 4 trail no question

What he said.

 

[Roadrash Rider]

I too am about to change rubber, ran Tourence for the last two sets on the GSA, first front lasted 7k current front ( same tyre) has lasted 4k, never missed a beat but 4k aint enough for me, ordered a set of PR4's. See how they go


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[robb]

Ah the replacement Hilltop thread ������ Best oil anyone?

 

[bisbee]

Ah the replacement Hilltop thread ������ Best oil anyone?

You need

 

[RedRick Esq.]

What he said.

What he said

 

[thebuyer]

pilot road 4 trail no question

Fantastic tyre... But if you ride them hard... Not long life.. I get 2000 miles out of a rear ...

 

[Bounce]

I'm running the Conti RA 2 Evo's @ present; superb performance in the dry, and after a couple of days riding in torrential rain in the UK & France.......they're bloody good in the wet too!!

Not sure about wear rate yet, as they've only been on for 2.5 months.

I've heard excellent reports on the PR4 & Roadsmart 2 as well....

 

[bikemad]

Conti,s are superb tyres had them last year got Avons at mo,but a recent puncture wrote my rear off managed to get another part worn Avon but will buy Attack or Michelin soon as they wear out more depends what's on offer ?

 

[(RIP) Arkwright]

Conti's for me too, but then I can get 14,000 out of a set! So a new set every 3 years.

 

[Yellow Peril]

Conti's for me too, but then I can get 14,000 out of a set! So a new set every 3 years.

3 years ? Do only ride when the sun is shining and there's a "s" in the day of the week?

 

[Beast]

Decided to order a set of Conti Road Attack 2 Evo’s. It will be the first set of continental tyres i have ever used on a motorcycle. I have been quoted £212 fitted they will be the cheapest option.

 

[Bumhead]

I have just fitted a pair of PR4's to my 2011 TC GS and wow what a difference to the half worn Tourence's.
Turn in better and brilliant feedback IMHO.
I am now off to Spain on the bike for a week so will have an even better idea when I return..........Adios

 

[gerarddwatts]

Fantastic tyre... But if you ride them hard... Not long life.. I get 2000 miles out of a rear ...

2000 miles??

 

[X21ekx]

tourance Next for me 8k miles and still going strong can't fault the grip wouldn't use anything else now