Recommended tyres for r1100s

bfisher · Post by **bfisher** » Thu Mar 26, 2015 10:43 pm

Guys,

Can we make a recommendation for all-purpose tyres (commuting as opposed to long mileage); happy to make preference towards one of the modern winter (pilot?)... Appreciate quick answers as might need to purchase tomorrow for trip back from Edinburgh to London on Sunday.

Brad

Blackal · Post by **Blackal** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 2:16 am

Pirelli Angel ST if cheap.

Otherwise - Michelin Pilot Roads (get 3s if cheaper than 4s)

Or Dunlop Roadsmarts

Al

popsky · Post by **popsky** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:07 am

Blackal wrote:Pirelli Angel ST if cheap.

Otherwise - Michelin Pilot Roads (get 3s if cheaper than 4s)

Or Dunlop Roadsmarts

Al

+1 What he said

eyore · Post by **eyore** » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:37 am

Bridgestone 023s are good and reasonable value now that the T30s have "replaced" them.

Al · Post by Al » Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:42 am

I have used the Bridgestones for the 8 years I have had the bike.

Al.

dysondiver · Post by **dysondiver** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:18 am

its metzeler for me z8 from memory.
had bridgestones and just never felt happy with them , but tyres are such a personal thing.

kfrogzx7 · Post by **kfrogzx7** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:27 am

I've just fitted Pilot Road 4's, because they seem to be the most modern and highly regarded sports tourer tyre of the moment.
Such a subjective thing, tyre choice, best just go with most recently designed tyre from one of the biggest manufacturers ?

Corvus · Post by **Corvus** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 11:31 am

dysondiver wrote:..........but tyres are such a personal thing.

+1 with that thought.

That said, it's good to see what everyone is using and their thoughts on it, so I'm not knocking the thread (wouldn't matter a toss of I was, would it!)

Mitch1100 · Post by **Mitch1100** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:26 am

Just replaced the Michelin Pilot 2's on my BCR got 13,600 kms..no squaring or lifting..trying the Pilot 4s this time.

The Teutonic Tangerine · Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:29 am

I am still using Michelin Pilots (the original pattern) From M&P or Busters usually about £130 to £140 a pair and get them fitted locally. I keep using them because grip is really good wet or dry and they last the longest of all the tyres I have tried over the last 12 years (129k miles). especially on the R1100S and R1200ST

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/9026 ... s/Michelin

Motocod · Post by **Motocod** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 12:04 pm

The Teutonic Tangerine wrote:I am still using Michelin Pilots (the original pattern) From M&P or Busters usually about £130 to £140 a pair and get them fitted locally. I keep using them because grip is really good wet or dry and they last the longest of all the tyres I have tried over the last 12 years (129k miles). especially on the R1100S and R1200ST

http://www.mandp.co.uk/productinfo/9026 ... s/Michelin

That's a great price - I paid £120 for just a rear a Pilot 2CT last year (which has squared off something rotten).

Nik