Next set of tires for wethead GS

[wbrownell9]

My 2018 R1200GS will be needing new tires before the trip to the Great Falls rally. After several evenings studying the issue of what to get, I have come down to the Dunlop Trailmax Mission and the Michelin Anakee Adventure. The trip will run around 6000 miles or so on my roundabout route, with interstate, US highways, state and county roads, some dirt roads and forest service roads thrown in. I would like to get home with a safe margin of tread left on the tire, yet have good traction. I will be riding solo, carrying my camping gear, tools and gear.

Now to open the can of worms: WHICH TIRE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Thanks, Dave

I've decided that my Roadsmart 3s will be replaced with Trailmax Missions. I'm not convinced I'll get 8,000 miles from the Roadsmarts, so I'll swap them out at 6K when I get the 24K service in Austin. 30K service will be in Salt Lake City, I hope the Missions will last until I get to the Seattle area. If I have to change in SLC, I'll go back to Road 5s which should get me well beyond the rally in Great Falls. If the Missions last until Seattle, I'll reassess.