Tires Tires Tires

[Motorcyclist72]

My first set of tires are almost gone. Searching dual sport tires and reading reviews is tiring. I need some feedback from people that I know have ridden miles on these tires. I need mileage the most. I'm not tearing up the road. I am currently commuting 700 miles a week. 85/15 - 80/20. Mileage vs grip vs traction. I need insight, please.

[Haydon]

1. Michelen Anakee2 (IMO best tread design for a ~80/20 tire)

2. Metzler Tourance (may get slightly better mileage)

3. Heidenau Scout (read reviews first - some humming and tracking issues???)

4. If you want off road - go Continental TKC80

[Nanuq]

Originally Posted by Haydon

1. Michelen Anakee2 (IMO best tread design for a ~80/20 tire)

2. Metzler Tourance (may get slightly better mileage)

3. Heidenau Scout (read reviews first - some humming and tracking issues???)

4. If you want off road - go Continental TKC80

Diddo

[danny4744]

Michelin pilot road 3?

[Plane Dr]

I have been watching the boards for the reviews on the road 3's. I commute on mine so I'm looking for a good road tire. The initial reviews are good I'm waiting to hear about longevity.

I'm running tourances now. But the price gap isn't much.
Al

[eoneil60]

I go with Metzlers, the best bang for the buck. I always get more miles out of them than my buddies running other brands... Also - I run 40/42 psi, seems to help strech the life of the tire.

[ragtoplvr]

Check out the shinko Ravens, they have deep tread, and last very well. Grip well, just beware the first 100 miles they use mold release from hell

Rod

[Racenut]

Originally Posted by Plane Dr

I have been watching the boards for the reviews on the road 3's. I commute on mine so I'm looking for a good road tire. The initial reviews are good I'm waiting to hear about longevity.

I'm running tourances now. But the price gap isn't much.
Al

I just finished off a PR3 on the rear, got about 3700 miles out of it compared to 4500 on a Tourance. The PR3 feels more confident in the curves for sure. Also rode the PR3 for 50+ miles of dirt/gravel in Death Valley, I was expecting that to tear up the softer sides a bit, but it handled it just fine, no visible damage and no issues.

I'm not sure what I'll go with now... might try the Heidi K76.

[Gone-Native]

Originally Posted by Haydon

1. Michelen Anakee2 (IMO best tread design for a ~80/20 tire)

2. Metzler Tourance (may get slightly better mileage)

3. Heidenau Scout (read reviews first - some humming and tracking issues???)

4. If you want off road - go Continental TKC80

I agree..... Tho, I'm a dirt guy, so I keep running the TKC80's

[rboett]

Originally Posted by Racenut

I just finished off a PR3 on the rear, got about 3700 miles out of it compared to 4500 on a Tourance. .

4500 for tourance?,, must be an exp.
regular model metzler tourance are good for a lot longer then that.

[mattjw916]

I'm closing in on 6k miles on my Tourance rear. Still has plenty of life left. Front looks like it will last about 30-40% longer than the rear.

Might switch to Mich Pilot Road 3s though when these go. Don't really go off-road much and the wet weather performance and handling is probably better on the Pilots... and I'm always getting caught in mega-downpours it seems.

[ultane]

Originally Posted by Haydon

1. Michelen Anakee2 (IMO best tread design for a ~80/20 tire)

4. If you want off road - go Continental TKC80

^^^^ What he said X 100 ^^^^



I might be wrong... Just ask my X...

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[geopoki]

My two cents is Bridgestone BW 501/502

[qman8]

Originally Posted by geopoki

My two cents is Bridgestone BW 501/502

Bridgestone tires SUCK. I tried the BW rear and at 3200 miles i was almost at cords.

1. Metz. Tourance
2. Conti Trail Attack.
I do NOT recommend the Anakee rear...although the front is fine. They do not stick at full lean angles.

[High Country Herb]

I'm only 500 miles into my new Pirelli Scorpion Trails, so I can't say anything about mileage yet, but they are dual compound.

The handling on pavement is great, quick warm-up, and a big improvement over the stock Dunlops. They are rated 90/10, but off road traction is impressive for a tire that looks street only. Mud is a no go.