Different type of tire replacement question.

[castcrankguy]

I wouldn't skip the search function and post THIS question if it were not that my inquiry is much different. I have the 2019 Base model. I need new tires. I want long tread life and am not concerned with grip in rainy, wet conditions nor am I carving the curves or launching at a drag strip. I want tires that will preferably last longer than the originals did. My original tires were pretty worn at 2,800 miles.

 

[Staedtler]

Avon Spirit ST’s. My original rear (Dunlop) lasted 1800, Avon lasted 4k. Scale that up for you.

 

[wallycycle]

Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 and Michelin Anakee Adventure. 8-9k miles out of the rear. Even more from the fronts.

 

[castcrankguy]

Thank you, gentlemen!

 

[R. Warshawsky]

I wouldn't skip the search function and post THIS question if it were not that my inquiry is much different. I have the 2019 Base model. I need new tires. I want long tread life and am not concerned with grip in rainy, wet conditions nor am I carving the curves or launching at a drag strip. I want tires that will preferably last longer than the originals did. My original tires were pretty worn at 2,800 miles.

I put Scorpion II tires on at 6,700 miles. I now have over 19k on these tires.

 

[cupcake_mike]

Pretty much any tire for the 19 will last longer than the stock tires, lol

 

[ferraiolo1]

Any sport touring tire will last. Switch to a 160/60 rear size.

You could put hd cruiser tires on it. It that’s silly.

 

[castcrankguy]

Any sport touring tire will last. Switch to a 160/60 rear size.

You could put hd cruiser tires on it. It that’s silly.

A 160/60x18 is a littler wider and a little shorter than stock- I think the width would be an improvement in looks. Is there a better selection of tires in the 160 60 size?

 

[ferraiolo1]

Yes. Pretty much every sport touring tire comes in that size.

 

[ferraiolo1]

 

[Eeyore]

@ferraiolo1 how is the T32 grip compared to the CRAs?

 

[castcrankguy]

I'm taking my bike to the dealer- Fox Powersports probably this Saturday to have the ABS recall tended to and the.....Gulp.....Coolant junction recall performed. I will take pics of my frame with the bike still on the trailer and in front of the dealership. I read some techs being careless damage the powder coating. I will ask to speak to the tech and offer him a $50 "Tip" for a non damaged frame. Some will think that's dumb but I don't want to do the job myself and obviously I don't want my pride and joy damaged. I am considering having the dealer replace my tires while there, but I have a feeling their price will be a lot higher than an independent. I usually remove my wheels and tires and carry them in for replacement, but I find paying for convenience has value only if it's not $$ robbery.

 

[ferraiolo1]

@ferraiolo1 how is the T32 grip compared to the CRAs?

I’ve not tried them

 

[Max Kool]

Readings test they’re very comparable.

 

[Axs1312]

Michelling Road 6 GT. Michellin claims between 10-15k on the rear.

 

[Staedtler]

Michelling Road 6 GT. Michellin claims between 10-15k on the rear.

I don't think they do those in MY19 sizes (19" front, 18" rear)

 

[Axs1312]

I don't think they do those in MY19 sizes (19" front, 18" rear)

That’s true, didn’t realize they didn’t make them for the 19/18 configurations of the early model years!