Tires for R1150RT

[Alan Schlageter <aschlage@xxxxxxxxx>]

I'm going to start looking for new tires for my 2004
R1150RT. 

Is there a list archive or web page where I can find
information on tires?

Hi Alan,

I hesitate to enter a religious discussion like this, but I must disagree with Tom and Jim. My experience with BT020s is poor. I corded a rear tire in less than 6,000 miles, and the front tire cupped very badly. BTW, I don't think cupping is just cosmetic. I belive that braking isn't as effective on cupped tires. I don't have DATA, but I do believe I have observed it. I had similarly poor results with a previous set of 020s, but thought it was a fluke. Two sets gave roughly the same results. Maybe the roads in California are rougher? <shrug>
I also don't like the way the 020s handle, either in a straight line where the front seems to wander slightly in rain grooves, or on slow corners with rough surfaces where I have twice slid the front tire. 
As Tom pointed out, one of the worst choices is the Dunlop 220. I'd have to rant to describe how I feel about those. 
I am currently riding Z6s. I have 3,000 miles on this set and so far am happier with them than any other tire I've tried. I haven't ridden them in the rain yet.
Here's a site that contains lots of good information: http://www.conary.org/bmwtire/

Cheers,

Bob
Thousand Oaks, CA
96 R1100RT

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