Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Technical, Bike forums > BMW Tech
R100GS tire question R100GS tire question
Register FAQ Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW Tech BMW Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to BMW riders only.
Photo by Ellen Delis, Lagunas Ojos del Campo, Antofalla, Catamarca

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Ellen Delis,
Lagunas Ojos del Campo,
Antofalla, Catamarca



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10 Mar 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 155
R100GS tire question
What would be a really good 100% road tire for this bike? Really sticky and good in rain. Never to be used off road.
__________________
Tim ('91 R100GSPD)

The only baggage you carry should be in the panniers
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 12 Mar 2011
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 14
Bridgestone BT45R LinkGood Range and Really good adhesion even in the wet but thats on the roads by me

Or Metzeller Tourance Gives you a superb tyre with good adhesion and durability
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 12 Mar 2011
Redboots's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: On the border - NE FR
Posts: 865
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaythro View Post
Or Metzeller Tourance Gives you a superb tyre with good adhesion and durability
+1, my choice.

John
__________________
Nostradamus Ate My Hamster
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 12 Mar 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stockholm - Sweden
Posts: 317
If you do not drive faster than 180km/h and you need not to adhere to EU tire-regulations:
Svenska BMW MC Klubben • Visa tråd - Michelin M45
Michelin M45 is a surpricing tire. I have it on my R80 (1000cc converted) - like Pirelli Phantom on dry asfalt when driving in rain!!!
Never had any better tire on wet-surfaces.

Continental Super Twinn is what I would recommend as an alternative. The ribs-pattern gives a good rain-grip and gravel-grip. Romboid-patterns and arrow-patterns tend to get quite slippery on wet-surfaces and on gravel-roads. (My personal experience).
This is the original R75-90 tire.
Continental Conti Super Twin TK22RC Front Tire - Cruiser Motorcycle - Motorcycle Superstore
__________________
Drive Safely,
Albert
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 14 Mar 2011
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Australia
Posts: 131
Metzler Tyres
Greetings Tim

When we were travelling through the US we had a set of of Metzler Lasertec on our PD as I knew we would only be travelling on long stretches of tarmac. They worked well for us and are available in Oz.

METZELER - Catalogue - Lasertec

Regards

Ian J
__________________
Always have plan B, and maybe plan C
www.travelswithkitty.com
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 14 Mar 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Aussie expat in Switzerland half way RTW
Posts: 611
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaythro View Post
Metzeller Tourance Gives you a superb tyre with good adhesion and durability

+1

I always use Metzeler Tourances but not the EXP just the normal ones. Although their pattern is for 80%/20% Road/Off-Road they have very good traction in all conditions.
__________________
TurboCharger + Francois (our BMW R1200gs) '07
www.riding2up.net, blog.riding2up.net
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 14 Mar 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: May 2008
Location: London, England
Posts: 42
Quote:
Originally Posted by dc lindberg View Post
If you do not drive faster than 180km/h and you need not to adhere to EU tire-regulations:

180kph is the top speed listed for a stock R100GS though l would never dare take mine up to that speed.


Another vote for Tourances, my rear has over 10,000 miles on it and theres still plenty of tread left, excellent road tyre.
__________________
Morocco 2012
Morocco 2010
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 16 Mar 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 155
Thanks for the response, people. I think I'll go for the Tourance's, they seem highly regarded.
__________________
Tim ('91 R100GSPD)

The only baggage you carry should be in the panniers
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 30 Mar 2011
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: liverpool
Posts: 5
tyres for r100 gs
i have found that the best ones for me have been mchelins, t66 mondials first but more recently i have been very happy with anakee's although they look like dual use tyre they are very good on the road and have a very good wear rate
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 31 Mar 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 155
T66's
The bike came with T66's. I found them lethal in wet weather. They wore very well but I guess that's why they didn't have much grip. The Tourances seem excellent.
__________________
Tim ('91 R100GSPD)

The only baggage you carry should be in the panniers
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 1 Apr 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stockholm - Sweden
Posts: 317
Hi Tim,

An alternative tip from a friend of mine:

[url=http://www.google.se/search?q=metzeler+tourance&num=100&hl=sv&newwindow =1&safe=off&biw=1020&bih=583&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tb o=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=oSuWTbf-BIjSsga476G8CA&ved=0CEkQsAQ]metzeler tourance - S
__________________
Drive Safely,
Albert
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 1 Apr 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Stockholm - Sweden
Posts: 317
I did post a full description - where is my text?!

How common is it that when one have written a text and clics on "submit reply" that >90% is omitted?
It is -quite- annoying!
__________________
Drive Safely,
Albert
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Not your usual tire thread, tire gurus welcome! T.H.E Suzuki Tech 6 30 Apr 2010 20:45
XT600E 21" with 90/90-21 tire question bacardi23 Yamaha Tech 16 29 Jan 2010 18:27
Inevitable Tire Question - Santiago de Chile vkemp SOUTH AMERICA 13 3 Jan 2010 01:25
Yet another tire availability question fencermatt SOUTH AMERICA 10 25 Jun 2007 21:51
In Need of Tire HELP AK Andrew Yamaha Tech 2 12 Jun 2006 07:37

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:19.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top