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Tires...
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mmmalmberg
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Just put on a set of Pirelli Sport Demons. Handle well but can't say anything yet about wear, they just have about 550 miles on them so far. Had the Metz. SportTecs on my RS and they wore out in less than a year...
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orbitangel
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Hey, King,
I know I am going to take some flack on this but I could just care less.
I am currently on my third R100RS. Thirty years ago I was running a 3.50x19 tire on the front and a 4.50x18 on the back. I have never, EVER experienced any detrimental effects from doing this - but the tires do last longer.
I have run the ME33/ME99A package on my current ride. They were "OK" but didn't last too long. Actually, the rear tire went away pretty quickly (and I'm no drag racer.)
My current tire package is this: Bridgestone Battlax BT45F, 100/80x19V (front) and BT45R, 120/90x18V (rear.)
I run mine with tubes on Lester wheels. If I ran BMW Snowflake wheels I would also run them with tubes.
They handle very nicely, wet or dry, seem pretty immune to rain grooves and bridge gratings, have a nice quick steering response and seem to be holding-up pretty well although I can't give you any mileage figures.
I got mine from Dennis Kirk (online.)
Currently the prices listed are:
Front: $80.99
Rear: $88.99
My local BMW dealer (I just asked them, one week ago) is still recommending the Metzler Lasertec tires but had no objection to the Battlax tire suite.
You will get as many answers to this question as you would if you asked for an engine oil recommendation.
Good luck!
Hey, King,
I know I am going to take some flack on this but I could just care less.
I am currently on my third R100RS. Thirty years ago I was running a 3.50x19 tire on the front and a 4.50x18 on the back. I have never, EVER experienced any detrimental effects from doing this - but the tires do last longer.
I have run the ME33/ME99A package on my current ride. They were "OK" but didn't last too long. Actually, the rear tire went away pretty quickly (and I'm no drag racer.)
My current tire package is this: Bridgestone Battlax BT45F, 100/80x19V (front) and BT45R, 120/90x18V (rear.)
I run mine with tubes on Lester wheels. If I ran BMW Snowflake wheels I would also run them with tubes.
They handle very nicely, wet or dry, seem pretty immune to rain grooves and bridge gratings, have a nice quick steering response and seem to be holding-up pretty well although I can't give you any mileage figures.
I got mine from Dennis Kirk (online.)
Currently the prices listed are:
Front: $80.99
Rear: $88.99
My local BMW dealer (I just asked them, one week ago) is still recommending the Metzler Lasertec tires but had no objection to the Battlax tire suite.
You will get as many answers to this question as you would if you asked for an engine oil recommendation.
Good luck!
veryscarygary
New member
BT45s
black, round, grippy and cheap. Love em.
black, round, grippy and cheap. Love em.
