Best tires for ST1300
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That's odd ... I decided this go round, I'd go with OEM-in-the-owner's-manual 020 on rear, and it slid right on ... prob spent two (maybe 3) minutes on it.
Years ago I had a Roadsmart, ended up with major structural damage (as others have experienced), so will never install another.
Yes I do... on my way home I have about 10 - 15 miles of stop and go freeway traffic. Most of my time is on the freeway ...
CYYJ
Michael
I've bought many sets of Michelin PR4GT tires and been very happy with them. They are not the cheapest tire, but they last a ridiculously long time between replaceements, which I think makes them very good value for the price paid. Plus, they have all the other attributes you want in a tire: they're round, they hold air, they are made of rubber, etc.
Michael
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Have any of you guys tried any of the Shinko's on the ST 1300? I have run them for years on my Guzzis,and they are a decent tire for the money. The 110 degree temps and chip sealed roads in rural Arizona are a pretty hard combination on tires! I have found that with the Shinkos, I change them when the flatten out or cup a bit,and since I mount/ balance my own, its cost effective for me.
Rick.
Rick.
I meant , "do you ride under 30mph all the time"? (since you get great mileage).
I was being a bit facetious
Pirelli GTs serve me well.
STumped
Because I usually am . . . .
I've been using the Shinko Raven 009 rear tire for years and think they a great value! What are you using for the fronts?
I have been running mostly on Bridgestones and Michelins. I find the price on the B's better than the M's and can't justify the extra cost of the M's. The last set of T31GTs gave me almost 18,000km while the previous set of PR3GTs only got 16,000km.
I'm currently running Shinko Verges. I reluctantly tried them on the advice of a friend that owns a motorcycle repair shop. I recently installed my second Verge on the rear and the front still has legal tread. Prior to the Shinkos I used 2 pair of Pirelli Angel GT's, and one pair of Avon Axiom 3D's. The Shinkos grip as well as the others I've tried and I get slightly longer wear with them.
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All the best tires are round.
I have been running the Shinko Verge 011 tires for several years now. They perform well and give me more service life than any other tires I have used. A smidge over $200 delivered to my door for a set...
Whooshka
Fairly faST old guy
Uniroyal Tiger Paw.
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scootac
Will Ride for Food
Huh.
OP posted 6 weeks ago.
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Nice.
Oil thread next???
OP posted 6 weeks ago.
Hasn't been back to acknowledge replies.
Nice.
Oil thread next???
You just need to ride like an old, old man...I meant , "do you ride under 30mph all the time"? (since you get great mileage).
I was being a bit facetious
I am running the Roadsmarts on my 07, 11000 plus miles on the rear so far with a lot of tread left. The front tire has about 3000 on it. No problem with these tires.I will have the tires mounted and balanced at the shop. I tried to mount the Bridgestone BT020 that I currently have on the bike and it was not pretty
BTW, in my opinion, there is no such tire on the market regardless of the price that is the best all-around tire. The best tire is the one the fits your budget, and your riding style.
General riding, day rides, and two 1500 mile trips.
RobbieAG
Robert
I tried Bridgestone T30 GTs and got 7k (miles) on the rear, 13+k on the front. The performance was good. I have the OEM Bridgestone BT020's on there now. The rear has around 8k on it and still has tread left. The front I just put on so we'll see how that wears. The performance is good on these too.