difference between a touring tire and a cruising tire?

leonides · Sep 30, 2022

Forgive my ignorance on this matter.
What is the difference between a touring tire and a cruising tire? :think1:

Can you switch from one to the other?
I'm asking because of the shortage of some sizes and models.

red one · Oct 1, 2022

I can give you my take on the differences. Mostly a touring tire will last a lot longer and have more load capacity. Cruiser tire not so much. Although both can probably be used on some bikes if it was me I'd use a oem touring tire if my bike called for it.

ST1100Y · Oct 1, 2022

Weird side-note:
whilst originally designated as OEM tire for the ST1100, are dealers listing the Bridgestone G547 & G548 now often in the Cruiser segment...
Bridgestone however still keeps them in the touring listings:

City | Motorcycle Tires | Bridgestone Corporation

Bridgestone Corporation is the world's largest tire and rubber company. In addition to tires, Bridgestone manufactures diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products as well as sporting goods.

www.bridgestone.com

Al Gully · Oct 1, 2022

My take on this is just buy a T31 or T32 GT and be done with the debate.
Been using Bridgestones since I bought the ST1300 in 2009

Pop-Pop · Oct 1, 2022

Been using diff combinations of bridgestone tires on my rides. Presently, im using avon spirits. I dont like judging a tire before i wear it out, but so far the avons are a better tire. The rear still looks brand new after 4500 mi.

oude geit · Oct 1, 2022

Just watch load ratings. Other than that probly mileage.

Erdoc48 · Oct 1, 2022

oude geit said:
Just watch load ratings. Other than that probly mileage.

I was thinking this as well…harder rubber I assume would mean a longer tire life at the expense of cornering/ handling (but I assume we’re not pushing the STs that hard anyway- I know I don’t).

oude geit · Oct 1, 2022

My longest lasting tire was a metezler 880 rear going 18000 miles, just real pricey for the ST 13