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Dougm
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2014 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Now that the D616 tires are forever gone and I need new tires, I began looking. I see a lot of favor for the Pilot Road series of tires. But I noticed at my local BMW shop that the 1200GS comes with the Tourance Next tires. Anyone running these on their Uly and care to comment?

While I do not spend much time off road on this bike (that's what my KTM is for), I do ride a fair bit of unpaved roads.

Thanks.
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Yo_barry
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2014 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have about 1000 miles on a set now. Replaced a set of worn out D616s.

There is nothing like new tires!

I haven't done much unpaved road riding but what I've done show the tires to be very stable.

On pavement, they are incredible! Very smooth transitions, good grip. I think they are great.

I think Metzeler says 10% off road, 90% pavement.

Barry
Hollister, CA
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Dr_greg
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2014 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Tourance Nexts were fitted to my '13 BMW GSW at delivery. Performance was fine, but I was a bit disappointed in longevity (had 7K miles on rear, and it was about done).

Note that I'm pretty easy on tires...

--Doc
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Dougm
Posted on Monday, September 15, 2014 - 02:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Doc, how does that compare to your experience with D616 on the Uly? I am doing good if I get 5K miles out of a rear D616. I would be plenty happy if I were to get 7K.

Though the real question may be do I gain much for dirt/gravel roads with the Tourance over a much higher mileage PR4.

D
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