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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
Since this is also a continuing issue here's some threads to help those undecided make up their minds, or at the very least , waste a considerable amount of free time.

https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1547 Tire Thread
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20836 Off Road Tires
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18129 More Off Road Tires
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?p=350628 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=34125 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6312 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?p=343070 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=32268 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16267 Tourance v. Anakee YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13221 Maxxis Presa Tire Thread
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15933 Avon Distenza Tire Thread
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=2222 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?p=18616 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=3203 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=17848 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=19991 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=12454 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
https://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32268 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)


UPDATE: This is an extremely old thread with ever changing models of tires, but still lots of worthy info to keep.....no longer a sticky thread 1/10/2019
 
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#5 ·
Since this is also a continuing issue here's some threads to help those undecided make up their minds, or at the very least , waste a considerable amount of free time.

http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1547 Tire Thread
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20836 Off Road Tires
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18129 More Off Road Tires
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=422 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?p=350628 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=34125 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6312 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?p=343070 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=32268 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16267 Tourance v. Anakee YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13221 Maxxis Presa Tire Thread
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15933 Avon Distenza Tire Thread
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=2222 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?p=18616 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=3203 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=17848 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=19991 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/showthread.php?t=12454 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
http://www.stromtrooper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32268 YATT (Yet Another Tire Thread)
Can you please tell me which tire thread is the best one?

..Tom
 
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#11 ·
Well...here's yet another spin on the age old question!

Okay, I've "invested" a ton of time digging through all the related threads I could find but, like everyone else, my question has a little different twist...kind of like my mind!

I've recently acquired an 07 DL1K that is about ready for new skins and I'm torn. My riding will be 99%+ pavement, mostly commuting with as many 2 up weekenders thrown in as mother and the budget will allow. I desire the best wet traction tire that will last 10K miles without totally flat spotting right off the bat. I've researched Metz, Mich, Pirelli, Brdgstn, Conti...Since it rains often and in very patchy fashion here in Memphis and these folks absolutely can NOT drive in the rain I want the best defense I can get that won't wear out right away.

The ME880s sound like a good choice for tread life but I'm concerned about the bias getting good grip and to get into radials they have to be 10mm OS front and 20mm OS for rears which screws up the contact patch. The BT-021 rear sounds like a fine option but they don't seem to offer a properly sized front to match. Will a Battlewing front matched with a BT-021 rear behave properly. I've heard "NEVER mix tires" and then also just the opposite. I wish I could find a DOT chart listing treadlife, dry traction & wet traction, etc. like I found when researching tires for my wifes cage. Here's what I've been considering.

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Pirelli/scorpion_trail.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Continental/continental_road_attack.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Continental/continental_trail_attack.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/metzeler/metzeler_me_880.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/metzeler/Metzeler_Z6_Roadtec.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/metzeler/metzeler_tourance.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Bridgestone/Bridgestone MC/bridgestone_battle_wing.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Bridgestone/Bridgestone MC/bridgestone_battlax_bt021.htm

Any "CONSTRUCTIVE" input would be greatly appreciated!

:confused:
 
#23 ·
Check out the Anakee 2's

The Anakee 2's get my vote - Michelin just released these, and I have only 500 miles on mine, but I also had Anakee's before and wore them out.

Good traction in the rain and the curves at speed and I like the handling a lot. Unfortunately, I can't comment very well on mileage since they were already on the bike when I got it last year, but they lasted through 6,000 miles of my riding no problem. I'll know more about Anakee 2's after a couple of months.

The new Anakee 2's won out in mileage tests over several tires, including the Tourances.

http://www.superbike.co.uk/products/tyres/Michelin_Anakee_2_tyre_launch_news_253125.html

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co...ee-2-Adventure-Touring-Radial-Front-Tire.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co...lin-Anakee-2-Adventure-Touring-Rear-Tire.aspx



Okay, I've "invested" a ton of time digging through all the related threads I could find but, like everyone else, my question has a little different twist...kind of like my mind!

I've recently acquired an 07 DL1K that is about ready for new skins and I'm torn. My riding will be 99%+ pavement, mostly commuting with as many 2 up weekenders thrown in as mother and the budget will allow. I desire the best wet traction tire that will last 10K miles without totally flat spotting right off the bat. I've researched Metz, Mich, Pirelli, Brdgstn, Conti...Since it rains often and in very patchy fashion here in Memphis and these folks absolutely can NOT drive in the rain I want the best defense I can get that won't wear out right away.

The ME880s sound like a good choice for tread life but I'm concerned about the bias getting good grip and to get into radials they have to be 10mm OS front and 20mm OS for rears which screws up the contact patch. The BT-021 rear sounds like a fine option but they don't seem to offer a properly sized front to match. Will a Battlewing front matched with a BT-021 rear behave properly. I've heard "NEVER mix tires" and then also just the opposite. I wish I could find a DOT chart listing treadlife, dry traction & wet traction, etc. like I found when researching tires for my wifes cage. Here's what I've been considering.

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Pirelli/scorpion_trail.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Continental/continental_road_attack.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Continental/continental_trail_attack.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/metzeler/metzeler_me_880.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/metzeler/Metzeler_Z6_Roadtec.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/metzeler/metzeler_tourance.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Bridgestone/Bridgestone MC/bridgestone_battle_wing.htm

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL TIRES/Bridgestone/Bridgestone MC/bridgestone_battlax_bt021.htm

Any "CONSTRUCTIVE" input would be greatly appreciated!

:confused:
 
#12 ·
Nothing wrong with mixing tires "I've done it", just don't mix bias ply with a radial. Good luck getting 10k out of a rear tire "safely", that isn't a realistic mileage number in my opinion. Especially down where you live, that pavement in TN can be like a cheese grater. I am hard pressed to believe there is a better tire "all around" out there, than the Bridgestone Battlewing. The original Metzeler Tourance is an excellent tire, but the front's are a piece of shite as far as I'm concerned. They don't even look like a match to the rear, and don't even get me started on the horrible wobble. Any and all tires have a compromise, that is just reality.
 
#14 ·
First Hand Input Is Sooooooo Much Appreciated!!!



I actually live just minutes across the border into Mississippi from Memphis but work in Memphis. Have you had a chance to compare the Battlewing to the BT021 on the rear? It seems that might be a great setup if they play well together.

The best wear combo I've found is a Metzeler Tourance EXP (new one) front and a Metzeler tourance (old one) rear. The EXP front eliminated the wobble that happened around 35 mph, and the old Tourance rear wears like iron. They're not the stickiets tires out there but the run well and last. The 880's are crap. Really hard and slick.
Thanks for the insight! I've read sooooo much conflicting about Metz in general. It seems folks really love'em or hate'em! Like I mentioned, wet traction is really improtant to me so your insight on the ME880s is GREATLY appreciated! Was your experience with the bias or radial variant ME880?
 
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#13 ·
The best wear combo I've found is a Metzeler Tourance EXP (new one) front and a Metzeler tourance (old one) rear. The EXP front eliminated the wobble that happened around 35 mph, and the old Tourance rear wears like iron. They're not the stickiets tires out there but the run well and last. The 880's are crap. Really hard and slick.
 
#16 ·
best combo ever

The best tire combo ever is the one I currently have. Anakee front, and old version tourance rear. My lord christ almighty what a difference from the stock trailwings. For real. That combo is hardcore like casey anthony.
 
#17 ·
The best tire combo ever is the one I currently have. Anakee front, and old version tourance rear. My lord christ almighty what a difference from the stock trailwings. For real. That combo is hardcore like casey anthony.
I too have heard many that like that combo. A rear tourance, with a Maxxis Presa or Trailwing front works excellent as well.
 
#18 ·
Conti-Trail Attacks

I just installed 2 new Trail Attack tires. I like the looks and the reviews have been outstanding. I will update this post as I get some miles on them so some data is avaluable.
 
#19 ·
ME880

For the riders who live in areas where the roads are highly abrasive...here in va many of the backroads are gravel chip and tar and as such eat grippier tires for breakfast. Barely got 5k miles out the stock rear tire before it looked like a peeled onion. Bring in ME880 and voila, tire life around 12k miles. Better handling than stock, more predictable over tar snakes and bridge gratings. Not a sport bike tire for sure, but a good long wearing commuting tire or traveling two-up tire. Presumably, with wife on the bike you arent going to be pushing the envelope that much. I know I don't. Anyway, it is a more expensive tire by half again than some, but with twice the life of many. I like em well enough I just mounted up a new one last week. I like having a tire that will last almost a whole season. YMMV

Hotshoetom

PS- the 160/70-17 bias ply profile works fine on the DL - the only disadvantage is a decel wobble between 30 and 40 mph...it is not even noticeable if you have at least one hand on the bars...I seldom ever notice it myself.
 
#20 ·
Mixing Tires...

Ok - My rear Tourance EXP (too damn soft!) needs replaced before The Big Trip in June. I had planned on putting a regular Tourance on the back (I already have a new front Tourance EXP), but I've been hearing good things about the Conti Trail Attack, plus it's a bit cheaper.
What do y'all think of mixing the front EXP with a Conti on the back???
 
#21 ·
I have a BTO21 on my Wee. I have about 6k on it and it's about 60% used. Much better than the stock tire all around. I do not off road and seldom hit gravel. I found it to be better mannered on the lousy MI roads that I drive on. I do about 24 miles of slab daily and it's plenty stable there. In the wet, which isn't often I like it better, it seems to have better stability in cornering than the OE when it's wet. I think that unless the ME880 is significantly lower priced I'll stick with another BTO21 when this one dies. I think that when the front dies I'll go to a BTO20
 
#22 ·
The missus had a pair of Tourances on her 650 GS and did not like them at all. She put on a pair of Mefos recently. They're loose on wet pavement but passable on dry pavement, and they are a whole higher life form off the pavement. Granted, she's a mud creature at heart, and I love her for it.

I acquired this bike with a front Distanzia and a rear Anakee. Not happy with the Distanzia, but the Anakee has impressed me more than print reviews would predict. In that big dual-sport tire review that got mentioned earlier, the entire test was on pavement. Anakees didn't keep up on dry pavement at all, but honestly... we're not on race bikes here. When do we really worry about our traction from day to day? Dirty pavement, wet pavement, gravel. I will need new shoes on the Wee by end of Summer.

I'm curious about people who've taken Tourances or CTAs off the asphalt. The last time I rode a FS road with another Strom on Tourances, they didn't have my traction by a long shot. I'm probably looking at a new set of Anakees for my birthday.
 
#25 ·
#27 ·
I am looking for some higher performance street tires for my Wee. I want something with excellent dry and wet grip because I will be riding it in all types of weather (sold my car). Handling, feel and grip are the main things I want. Can someone suggest the right tires?
 
#28 ·
I am looking for some higher performance street tires for my Wee. I want something with excellent dry and wet grip because I will be riding it in all types of weather (sold my car). Handling, feel and grip are the main things I want. Can someone suggest the right tires?
I'm using the Metzeler Z6 sport touring tires. They come in the right sizes and are really good for all of the properties you mention. I haven't used up a set yet, so I can't comment on "lifespan" but it should be reasonably good and you didn't mention it as a priority.
 
#32 ·
Just a quick question

Wow, LOTS of reading - too much actually. I just have a quick question for those that obviously have more experience than me. I'm running stock Trailwings but I'm finding that 90% of my riding is on-road at highway sppeds of 135kph+ and I'm getting very short tread life. My front is almost new but it's time to change my rear again and I've decided to go with the a Metzler. Is it OK to put a Metzler on the rear and keep running the TW on the front until it wears out, or do I have to do them both at once? The TW is almost new so it seems a shame if that's the case.
Advice?
 
#34 ·
I just finally changed the Battlewing on the rear. I put around 12,000 miles on the one I had on, and it still had a little tread left, but not much.

I don't ride very aggressively though. Maybe I should try the twisty thing on the right side of the handlebar.
 
#35 ·
Thanks

Guns - thanks, that's what I was hoping to hear.
I'm only getting 8K - 10K klm out of my TW on the rear but like I said, that's at consistent freeway speeds of 130KPH+. I'm hoping a street oriented Metzler will ramp that up to at least 25K.
I'll run both until the front wears out and then switch it too
Cheers
D
 
#37 ·
I got 6,000 miles out of the original trail wings. Got battle wings next and went out west CO., and UT., and got 7,000 miles out of the rear and put on another bw on back. Still running front bw and have over 9,000 miles on it. Planing on going to Mid OH for vintage motorcycle days so I just order another set of bw for $202.64. I like the bw very much it does very well in the twisty's and rain and for the price it makes it hard to try something else.
 
#38 ·
shrinko 705

hello,

Does anybody have bought this tires, they are at 70 dlls the rear and 50 the front one shipped to you door from motorcycle superstore. How much do they long lasting? how do they feel ?

I have bought 2 sets of tourances with incredible mileage, but i cant refuse to try this cheap stuff..

thanks
 
#39 ·
I haven't used the Shinko 705s myself, but I've seen good reports on them.
 
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