Tires for k100rs

[byker]

After 56 hits to my post it seems no one has used Pirelli sport demons on their mount. Can anyone give me feedback on their choice of tires.

[ridewv]

On my 1991 K100RS I need to replace the Dunlop D220's I installed this August. With 4.5K they are down to the wear bars and both front and rear are *baddly* cupped. Pressure was run as per owners manual which I believe is 33F, 36R. When traveling with luggage I upped it to 35F and 39R. All riding has been solo. I just saw on Dunlop's site they advise F36 and R42 so I may be to blame. Still, I will probably try Z6's now.
rick

[lostbearings]

Hey byker,

I am ready to buy tires for my 89K100RS and am also interested in knowing what are the recommended tires for a K100RS. Did you get any ideas? I am in Mississauga so maybe we can go for a ride (in the spring).

Jerry

[vanzen]

Used a couple of sets of Michelin Pilot ROADs on the K1 this season.
Very happy with them (moderately aggressive riding / touring)
Excellent (confidence inspiring) in the wet.
Will buy more -- if available --
Tires, it seems that as soon as you find a brand / model that works,
they redesign them, improve them, rename them, and the search begins anew !

[threeflys]

I got a Metzler 880 on the front an currently a Kenda cheapie on the rear (last owner). I'm pretty happy with the Metz, I was told they don't make a size for the rear anymore. I'll probably buy a Macadum for the when needed.
Chris

[gezerbike]

I ran Metzeler Z4's on my 91 KRS and would get about 9,000 on average per set......certainly the Z6's, which I know run on both my oilheads, would be worth trying. However, Parts Unlimited was running a spcial on all their left over Z4's....buy a rear and get the front free. Can't really comment on other brands since I have always run Metzelers on all my BMW's and they have never failed me...

[Bruce_C]

I ran a Metzeler 880 front and a Michelin Macadam 50 rear. I found this the best tire combination in 37,000mi. of riding the '85 K100RT.
The Macadam 50 front cups badly in 5,000mi.
Bruce C

[sgborgstrom]

I've been quite happy running Bridgestone BT20's. Good grip, work well in the rain. Seem to have a pretty decent lifespan, but I have been getting flats about every 10,000 miles recently so I don't know how much longer they'll go. Maybe 15K?

Tire longevity is remarkably subjective. Living in the northwet, performance in the rain has always been a high priority.

Steve

[lnghrdcntryby]

This past summer I put 10,000 miles on a rear Continental Conti Tour tire which was a good tire wet or dry. I also used a Dunlop D404 tire which was cheaper but only lasted 7,000 miles and seemed to fall into corners more than the Conti. I prefer the Conti.

[RandallIsland]

I got a Metzler 880 on the front an currently a Kenda cheapie on the rear (last owner). I'm pretty happy with the Metz, I was told they don't make a size for the rear anymore. I'll probably buy a Macadum for the when needed.
Chris

I tend to ride long distance, primarily. Or simply down for coffee ... except the coffeeshop I like is in the next state ... soooo...
... if you ride that way, Metzler does indeed make a rear:
Check out Metzeler - » Product Info » Tyres Catalogue » index
http://www.metzelermoto.com/en_86/tires/template_categorie.jhtml?catid=86SPAR
Cheers!

[threeflys]

I tend to ride long distance, primarily. Or simply down for coffee ... except the coffeeshop I like is in the next state ... soooo...
... if you ride that way, Metzler does indeed make a rear:
Check out Metzeler - » Product Info » Tyres Catalogue » index
http://www.metzelermoto.com/en_86/tires/template_categorie.jhtml?catid=86SPAR
Cheers!

But is that for an '88 K100RS? I'm not sure if the wheel sizes changed or not.
Chris

[RandallIsland]

But is that for an '88 K100RS? I'm not sure if the wheel sizes changed or not.
Chris
130 90 17 for my K100. What's yours?
Cheers!

[threeflys]

130 90 17 for my K100. What's yours?
Cheers!

I guess they do make a ME 88 for the RS afterall, I guess the shop that told me they didn't LIED! Oh well, I moved from there anyway!
Chris