Tires for the ST1100
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Uncle Phil
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You will get better mileage with bias and better handling with radials - IMHO from over 440,000+ miles on ST1100s.
Ok, thanks. I have a set of Bridgestone T-31, and the front tire is creating a raised "rib" down the middle. Never seen that before.
Check the tire pressure. A V wear pattern is normal, but adding air will put more weight on the center.
Well since you ask. If you have a non abs ST1100 I prefer the o.e.m. Bridgestone G547 front and G548 rear. These tire wear great with no cupping and very long wear. If you have an
abs model you probably need a radial tire.
abs model you probably need a radial tire.
Bias ply weren't always the standard fit tyres, especially on later bikes. Dunlop and Bridgestone radials were fitted.
Stick with Bridgestone, just decide what characteristics suit yourself, another 2000 miles of life or improved ride and handling.
Strange wear is not unusual, don't read too much into it. Set your pressure as per the manual and ride until they're worn out. Another pound or two when fully loaded will help.
When changing the tyres check bearings etc.
Upt'North.
Stick with Bridgestone, just decide what characteristics suit yourself, another 2000 miles of life or improved ride and handling.
Strange wear is not unusual, don't read too much into it. Set your pressure as per the manual and ride until they're worn out. Another pound or two when fully loaded will help.
When changing the tyres check bearings etc.
Upt'North.
John OoSTerhuis
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+1 180,000 miles of experience. I prefer the neutral handling of the Exedras which lasts right through the end of the long tire life. FWIW YMMVWell since you ask. If you have a non abs ST1100 I prefer the o.e.m. Bridgestone G547 front and G548 rear. These tire wear great with no cupping and very long wear. If you have an
JOhn
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I increased the preass to 36-38. It stopped. Isnt that called “cupping”?
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My last tour was avon spirits, which i loved. I ran both at 40 psi. Love them.
the ABSII bikes came with radials, all non-ABS and ABSI came with bias ply regardless of model year.
I've run both over the years, and probably even mixed them a few times as well. The radial front always seemed a bit squirmy in a straight line, but totally solid when leaned over. Never noticed the squirmy feel with the bias fronts.
Never heard of them, when to their site, no mention of m/c tires. Try Dennis Kirk, American Moto tire or Chapparell. There are others.