Tire recommendations

goldwing1078 · Post by **goldwing1078** » Thu May 03, 2018 6:06 pm

Looking for my second set of tires since I inherited my '78 GL 1000. I've seen recommendations for the Bridgestone BT45 and Spitfire S11, but I’m having trouble finding front and rear available in the Spitfire. Does anybody have experience with Metzeler (Lasertec?), Dunlop D404 (I had these for my last set and liked them, but I don’t have experience to compare), Michelin (Pilot Activ?)?

Thanks for any input, recommendations and suggestions.

SnoBrdr · Post by **SnoBrdr** » Thu May 03, 2018 7:41 pm

goldwing1078 wrote: ↑
Thu May 03, 2018 6:06 pm
Looking for my second set of tires since I inherited my '78 GL 1000. I've seen recommendations for the Bridgestone BT45 and Spitfire S11, but I’m having trouble finding front and rear available in the Spitfire. Does anybody have experience with Metzeler (Lasertec?), Dunlop D404 (I had these for my last set and liked them, but I don’t have experience to compare), Michelin (Pilot Activ?)?

Thanks for any input, recommendations, and suggestions.

The Spitfires aren't made anymore.

The Metzeler's are supposedly good tires altho I have not used them.

I am still running Spitfires but this is the last year for them

Will probably be going to the Metzelers as there are very few options available.

dingdong · Post by **dingdong** » Fri May 04, 2018 7:08 am

Read this regarding Metzler tires.
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=37981&start=25

badandy · Post by **badandy** » Sat May 05, 2018 2:08 am

If you aren't an aggressive rider, Shinko Tour Master. Run them on all my vintage bikes and no trouble.

goldwing1078 · Post by **goldwing1078** » Tue May 08, 2018 8:35 pm

badandy wrote: ↑
Sat May 05, 2018 2:08 am
If you aren't an aggressive rider, Shinko Tour Master. Run them on all my vintage bikes and no trouble.

Thanks, I've heard and read good things about the Shinko, grippiness, V-rating, price... but concerned a bit about the durability.

Jim Garrett · Post by **Jim Garrett** » Tue May 08, 2018 10:26 pm

I have 3000 miles on my Shinko tourmasters on my 79 and they still look brand new. I love the way they stick and would buy them again without a second thought.

kndw · Post by **kndw** » Wed May 09, 2018 2:01 pm

I used to run BT45's. They stick nicely, but they wore out too quickly (5k km). Now I am on my 2nd set of Avon Roadrider tires. These appear to be a bit more durable, stick well, and are quite affordable.

goldwing1078 · Post by **goldwing1078** » Wed May 09, 2018 5:15 pm

Jim Garrett wrote: ↑
Tue May 08, 2018 10:26 pm
I have 3000 miles on my Shinko tourmasters on my 79 and they still look brand new. I love the way they stick and would buy them again without a second thought.

Thanks, I'll reconsider them.

spoiledsaskhunter · Post by **spoiledsaskhunter** » Sat May 12, 2018 9:27 am

i just took off a shinko tour master......hadn't had any trouble with it, but wished (don't we all) that i would have lasted longer. 10K doesn't seem long enough to me...am i wrong (old bike get ridden quickly, but never gobs of throttle)?

that's 10K in Kms, by the way.

SnoBrdr · Post by **SnoBrdr** » Sun May 13, 2018 7:48 am

spoiledsaskhunter wrote: ↑
Sat May 12, 2018 9:27 am
i just took off a shinko tour master......hadn't had any trouble with it, but wished (don't we all) that i would have lasted longer. 10K doesn't seem long enough to me...am i wrong (old bike get ridden quickly, but never gobs of throttle)?

that's 10K in Kms, by the way.

I've found that 10K on a rear tire is good, prob close to 2x that on the fronts.

spoiledsaskhunter · Post by **spoiledsaskhunter** » Sun May 13, 2018 10:34 am

..........yes, i usually change them two to one, no matter what the mileage is.

Mfnheff · Post by **Mfnheff** » Sun May 20, 2018 9:57 pm

Shinkos. I've ran different models of Shinkos on a few different bikes now, and have been impressed with them on those bikes.
Just got a set for the 76 I'm getting all the old man off of

goldwing1078 · Post by **goldwing1078** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:03 pm

Went with BT 45s, Randakk's rec and several others (http://www.randakksblog.com/tire-recommendations/). Will let you all know how I like them. Getting mounted today, so while the wheels are off, I'm wondering if I grease the rear axle or let it be... any suggestions? Other things to do while the wheels are off (besides having a couple of cold ones).
Thanks.

SnoBrdr · Post by **SnoBrdr** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:18 pm

goldwing1078 wrote: ↑
Sat Jun 02, 2018 3:03 pm
Went with BT 45s, Randakk's rec and several others (http://www.randakksblog.com/tire-recommendations/). Will let you all know how I like them. Getting mounted today, so while the wheels are off, I'm wondering if I grease the rear axle or let it be... any suggestions? Other things to do while the wheels are off (besides having a couple of cold ones).
Thanks.

Always at least check it but I always grease it.

DWade1990 · Post by **DWade1990** » Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:57 pm

+1 for the Shinko's. I have the Tourmasters on my my 1100 Aspencade, and have put over 4000 miles on them. They still look like brand new! Overall I'm very happy with them, especially the fact that they're under such a heavy bike. I'll be putting a set under this new 1000 I just picked up when the time comes.

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