First Tire Thread

[smallj]

Mine came with Metzler M-1s very grippy, but I'm not fond of the feel. I'm thinking about replacing them with BT014, or Pirelli Diablos. Anyone tried either on the Bike? I would be most interested in any differences in tire life.

You may shoot me for this but.... I've also thought about BT020 since most of my miles are commuting on the interstate. In the past they have been grippy enough for street riding and provided a few more miles per $$. So far I've got 2000 miles on the M1s and they are still looking good. I think I can get 4 to 5K out of them. I'll update everyone when I am done.

Any experiences would be appreciated.


Next I will open the first oil thread just to be consistant

[Rattus]

Hi Smallj - just spotted a note on the i-bmw site about approved tyres for the K1200R. Might be of interest to you...

BMW has approved these Tires for The K1200R:

K 1200 R Typ-Nr.: 0584

Bridgestone
BT014 F Radial F BT014 R Radial F 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) 17

BT020 F L Radial BT020 R CC Radial 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) 8


Dunlop
D220F ST P D220 ST P 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) 8


Metzeler
Sportec M-1 B Sportec M-1 B 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) 17

Roadtec Z6 Metzeler Roadtec Z6 C 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) 8


Michelin
Pilot Power B Pilot Power W 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 190/50 ZR17 M/C (73W) 17

Pilot Road N Pilot Road K 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) 8

[DuckRyder]

The Pirellis are essentally the same tire as the Metzler. I'm not sure what you mean by "feel" but if it is related to the tires profile I wouldn't even consider the Pirelli if you don't like the Metzler, if it is compound then maybe.

I'm an "M" tire man, Metzler or Michelin.