Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

[Andrew Vanis]

Tires ? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?
(for the 1983GS750E/ES)

(I created a spreadsheet that details all this and also on tab 2 has the tire size comparisons - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kCNSsnDrnTOsAUK99S8TukLLzJbWd2DKm-KsZm2wQMI/edit?usp=sharing)


Manufacturer/notes
$/set (for a PAIR OEM size or closest size)

Metzeler Lazertec (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90 ? they seem like a good value after the rebate)
http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Lasertec.html?version=1044046
$175 ($223 and $50 rebate)

Bridgestone Battlax BT45 (same size as OEM size)
http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr015/index.html
$191

IRC DuroTour RS310 (same size as OEM size)
http://www.irc-tire.com/en/mc/products/commuter/rs-310/
$160

Continental Conti Go (front is 120/80 vs OEM 100/90 ? the dry rotted tires on the bike I just got are 120s and it wants to severely dive into slow turns, I?m thinking it may be a result of the wider tire issue)
http://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/motorcycle-tires/allround/contigo---allround
$196

Avon RoadRider (wider tire issue as the Contis 120/80 vs OEM 100/90)
http://www.avonmoto.com/products/street-bias/roadrider
$185

Pirelli Sport Demon (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90)
https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/motorcycle/all-tires/sheet/sport-demon
$220

 

[jprice90]

I have a set of Battlax's on my 850, great tires, would def recommend them.

 

[Guest]

Tires – Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?
(for the 1983GS750E/ES)

(I created a spreadsheet that details all this and also on tab 2 has the tire size comparisons - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kCNSsnDrnTOsAUK99S8TukLLzJbWd2DKm-KsZm2wQMI/edit?usp=sharing)


Manufacturer/notes
$/set (for a PAIR OEM size or closest size)

Metzeler Lazertec (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90 – they seem like a good value after the rebate)
http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Lasertec.html?version=1044046
$175 ($223 and $50 rebate)

Bridgestone Battlax BT45 (same size as OEM size)
http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr015/index.html
$191

IRC DuroTour RS310 (same size as OEM size)
http://www.irc-tire.com/en/mc/products/commuter/rs-310/
$160

Continental Conti Go (front is 120/80 vs OEM 100/90 – the dry rotted tires on the bike I just got are 120s and it wants to severely dive into slow turns, I’m thinking it may be a result of the wider tire issue)
http://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/motorcycle-tires/allround/contigo---allround
$196

Avon RoadRider (wider tire issue as the Contis 120/80 vs OEM 100/90)
http://www.avonmoto.com/products/street-bias/roadrider
$185

Pirelli Sport Demon (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90)
https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/motorcycle/all-tires/sheet/sport-demon
$220

The conti go's are diving because you went from a 90 side wall to an 80 and the tire is smaller in over all diameter. I hav e a 83 750 e since new and have run 130/90/17 rear and 100/90/16 fronts for ever with no issues

 

[Andrew Vanis]

The conti go's are diving because you went from a 90 side wall to an 80 and the tire is smaller in over all diameter. I hav e a 83 750 e since new and have run 130/90/17 rear and 100/90/16 fronts for ever with no issues

Yeah, that is what I figured, that is why I want to go to stock.

so all those years and sets of tires, which form the list would you recommend?

 

[bonanzadave]

or these...

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?241371-Metzlers-Sportec-Klassic-Tires

 

[Andrew Vanis]

Any more opinions? I'd like to place the order tomorrow to have them by the weekend.

 

[Andrew Vanis]

or these...

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?241371-Metzlers-Sportec-Klassic-Tires

nice write up...unfortunately those are not available in a 16" front :-(

http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Sportec-klassik.html

 

[Guest]

the metzler does the best for the longest on my 16 inch front wheel

 

[bccap]

I like the Pirelli Sport Demons though they are not a long lasting tire. I also liked the Bridgestone Battle Axes which developed a flat spot on the rear tire but I've only tried them once.......

 

[tkent02]

Meh, they're all round, black and somewhat sticky.

What you didn't state was what you are looking for. Cheap? Long lasting? Great handling?

 

[Andrew Vanis]

Cheap? Long lasting? Great handling?

Value based on all those factors.

they are all about the same price +/- $25 of the average
I don't ride much (I'm working on fixing that) so long lasting probably applies to safety after date of manufacture
I'm not a racer but would like to have confidence in turns

the price thing I can decide, the other two factors I need you guys' experience

 

[Andrew Vanis]

This just in....Bridgestone has a $50 rebate and the BT-45 are eligible. that would be $141 for my set. that may be the winner

I can also submit on line which is nice - here is the pdf form - https://itagroup.hs.llnwd.net/o40/B45B2/2016AugustMotoBS/554_MotorcycleSummerPromo_ONLINE_ENG.pdf

https://www.bridgestonerewards.com/...YPromoId=895fb080-cf6d-4dd0-b77e-1f91a3823d3c

 

[Andrew Vanis]

ordered the bridgestone battlax bt-45 from motorcycle supestore, thy pricematched americanmototire.com, submitted the rebate online with no issues

 

[jprice90]

I have them on my bike and I'll buy another set, either for this bike or the next, they're great tires