Newbie: '99 K1200RS tires - what's good, what's bad?

[gslobosco]

I expect to pick up a 1999 K1200RS with low miles next week and I'm anticipating I'll need tires for it. Are there current recommendations for particular tires? A compromise between performance and mileage would be appropriate. Thanks for your advice.

 

[61996]

Congrats on the new ride.
Opinions on tires are like noses...everybody has one.
When I had my K12RS I found the Pirelli Angel GT's to suit the type of riding I do.

Good luck!

joe

 

[dieselyoda]

I'm running Michelin PR3 rear and PR4GT front on my R1100RT. I am also running PR3's on my K1100RS and my buddy is going PR4GT on his K1100RS. My other buddy is finishing a set of PR3's on his K1200GT and then he is gonna shoe it with the PR4GT front and the PR3 rear. Just did a R1200RT with PR4GT's and he was very happy.

So far, been running Michelin for three years on my bikes and my buddies and the overall average has exceeded 10K miles.

 

[jpdicarlo]

I'll second the Michelin Pilot Roads. On my K12RS I've run the PR2s, 3s, and now 4s. I understand the 5s are due in 2018.
I've found them far better than the first gen Dunlop Roadsmarts I had run previously. Over 10k on all the PRs.

 

[gslobosco]

Thanks

Thanks for your advice. I'll probably try the Michelins and see how they work for me.