What's yoir favorite road tire for the S10?

[lacofdfireman]

Bought my bike used and its tires are going to need replaced before my Road trip in May. Just curious what tires people like for a 90% or greater road tire? I hear good things about the Mitas but seems like they are more 70/30 tire? What do you like. An all conditions tire as I live in the extreme heat but will be riding in rain and cold weather also.

 

[TenereStreets]

I was happy with the Dunlop TR91 which is a 90/10 tire. I currently have the Tourance Next which are ok, prefer the Dunlops though. Those were the top 2 ranked dual-sport tires tested by some German publication. My next tire will be the new Pirelli Scorpion Trail II which are the OEM tire for the new Multistrata. I can't tell when these will be available. If I can't get them soon another set of Dunlops will do.

 

[Purificator81]

michelin anankee 3...great grip and long longevity ...it is meant to be 90-10 tire but since I am still not willing to take my S10 to offraod (yet) next tires would be the Pilot Road 4...

 

[wessie]

Michelin PR4 Trail for road & the odd gravel track to a campsite, tea shop etc.

 

[Rasher]

I have run a few on my Adv bikes.

Roadsmarts are really good, I have run both 1's and 2's and last year my tyre shop messed up an order and I ended up going back to a Roadsmart 1 on the front for my Alps trip - and it is still an awesome tyre, loads of grip, works well wet or dry and in the cold (important for us Europeans) Overall noticeable better than Tourance Exp's for grip and wear.

I would expect Michelin Pilot Roads to be very similar, but in the UK they tend to be at least 10% more than the Dunlops, and the Roadsmart 1's are still around in the UK and about 10% cheaper than the 2's so I may stick with them on the next tyre swap as I cannot notice any real difference between the 1's and the 2's except price (maybe a much faster rider could, or possibly on a track the difference would be felt)

We recently fitted the Conti Road Attack 2's on the Mrs TDM and they also seem like a really good street tyre - and come with a rough finish so grip better when new and need less scrub in, which was nice as I had to ride home on brand new tyres in the pouring rain and was mightily impressed with how good they were in those first few wet miles. They also seem good in the dry and seem to last well judging by how they survived the Alps tour we did last year.

 

[frez]

On the S10 I've run Michelin Pilot Road 4s and Avon Storm Ultra XMs. On the VStrom before it with the same tyre sizes I ran Anakee 2s, Anakee 3s, Pilot Road 3s, Pilot Road 4s, Dunlop Roadsmart 2s and Continental Road Attack 2s.

I found the Michelin Pilot Road 4s and Dunlop Roadsmart 2s to be the best for riding in the wet. In the dry the Continental Road Attack 2s were the best, but they wore relatively quickly and once worn the wet handling was not as good as the Michelin or Dunlop tyres.

Stay clear of the Avon Storm Ultra XMs, I've grown to hate them and they are due to be replaced on my bike in a couple of weeks.

The Anakees are OK wet and dry, but not as good as the purer road tyres, and more noisy.

Personally, my choice would be between the Pilot Road 4s (dont get the trail version on the rear, I've tried both and there is no apparent difference in grip but the non-trail lasts longer), and the Roadsmart 2s, but if I lived in a warmer climate and rarely saw rain I might go for the Road Attack 2s.

 

[jaeger22]

+1 on the RP4's. ::008:: Best mileage I have gotten on any tire and great grip. I did a coast-to-coast and back last summer and had 2K miles on a RP4 before I left. I had 10K miles on it when I got back and it was still good but near the end. Best before that was a Battle Wing and it was done at a bit over 8K.
Frez:

(dont get the trail version on the rear, I've tried both and there is no apparent difference in grip but the non-trail lasts longer)

I agree. I have only run the regular not the trail on the rear (trail in the front as it is the only correct size). Having a softer center on the rear trail just seems stupid to me. The regular is designed for large sport touring bikes so why would we need softer compound on our large ADV bikes? I have read all Michelin PR about it but still don't get it.

 

[MojoToot]

I like the Anakee 3s for 90/10 tire.

You can venture off pavement and they are very good on pavement wet/dry.

I never noticed the noisyness but maybe that's just my earplugs.

I am switching to more of a 50/50 tire to play in more dirt but for keeping up on the street they are fine.

 

[shrekonwheels]

I am pleased with the stock tires to be honest, although it looks like the front will need replacing at about 6k.

 

[markjenn]

For a 90-10 tire, always been happy with the stock Battle Wings and can typically get a pair to my door for $215 or so.

- Mark

 

[Scouse]

The original fitment Bridgestone Battlewings don't seem too bad, although they don't inspire me with the confidence in the wet I found with the Dunlop TR91 on my previous Moto Guzzi Stelvio. Both these tyres are Ok on easy gravel/dirt tracks.

 

[Timmeh]

I'm currently running the OEM Battlewings - I really like them for the road - even in wet conditions - but I'm not partial to them on anything more rough than a gravel or groomed dirt road.

And they suck in the mud.

Trust me.

 

[Mchaskell]

Metzler Tourance Next.

 

[Maxified]

Michelin PR4 Trail for road & the odd gravel track to a campsite, tea shop etc.

Currently running the PR4s because of a lot of road miles pending & love 'em so far. Performance is fantastic & no worries in the wet although I refrain from hooliganism when the roads get shiny anyway. Profound noise level change from K60s ; )
Do miss the option of scooting off on the more entertaining, unpaved routes. Still, one has to appreciate the variety of what the ST has to offer in its rider experience with the simple change of its sneakers.

 

[Buelligan]

For pavement use, I use PR3's. I ride my bike like a sportbike, and need the extra grip.
On my spare rims, I run Conti's TKC80's

 

[Mtbjay]

I liked the stock Metzler Tourance well enough to run them again after I rode the first set down to the cords around 7,500 miles. They handle well in the wet we get here in Northern Oregon, provide good feedback and acceptable control packed gravel/dirt roads, and wear nicely. Also, they handle heavier loads (two-up, touring) well - all things to consider.

 

[Frenchfries]

I liked the stock Metzler Tourance well enough to run them again after I rode the first set down to the cords around 7,500 miles. They handle well in the wet we get here in Northern Oregon, provide good feedback and acceptable control packed gravel/dirt roads, and wear nicely. Also, they handle heavier loads (two-up, touring) well - all things to consider.

+1
My experience with the Tourance EXP is kind of weird. I got them at first on my 2009 BMW GS Adventure, as OEM tires. I destroyed them in a flash (less than 3,000 miles during break-in). Many moons later, my 2013 Super Ténéré was delivered new with the same EXP. And surprise, they lasted much more than I have experienced with the BMW. My current set is due for replacement with 7,500 miles at rear, and 10,000 miles on front. Needless to say that I am not trying to experience anything else, as these tires suit me perfectly. BUT....

These tires are discontinued by Metzeler, and might not be available anymore. They are replaced by Tourance Next. According to press reviews, they are the best invention since the vaseline. But some users' reports differ quite a bit. I hope that I will gather enough info when time will come to replace my new set of EXP.
Speaking of replacement, the famous and excellent BattleWing (BT-501/502) is replaced by the new A40. Announced but does not seem to be available yet.
To be continued...

 

[20valves]

Metzler Tourance Next.

::026::

 

[lacofdfireman]

Right now I'm running PR4's on my R12RT. Great tire for road. Wasn't sure how they would be on the Tenere Dual Sport type bike but I guess as long as I'm staying on Tarmac they will be good.

 

[Balmorerider]

Bought my bike used and its tires are going to need replaced before my Road trip in May. Just curious what tires people like for a 90% or greater road tire? I hear good things about the Mitas but seems like they are more 70/30 tire? What do you like. An all conditions tire as I live in the extreme heat but will be riding in rain and cold weather also.

Very pleased with my Michelin Anakee 3's!!