Tire recomendation

[Anonymous]

I did not take pictures of my cupped tire but pulled this one off the net - lots of ways they wear and cup but generally if you can see high edges its a bad thing - Toytender !!! that's funny !!!

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• 1060dsl
• Apr 11, 2013

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[Ansimp]

Thanks guys for all the photos. For some reason I need a cup of coffee.

 

[Ansimp]

1060dsl I have had a few tires with the cupping effect on my CBR, but that was from rider abuse. I am ashamed to admit but I have worn out a Metzler Roadtec in 6000 kilometres. But that's what happens when you don't commute on the bike and only use it for having fun with your mates. I still only run the Metzlers on the CBRs as they really do work well.

 

[joedrum]

lots of good matorcycle tires from most of the companies its just the tires made for the oldwings that lack quality and most could care less ...theres no competition to speak of and if they lost the deal to someone else ...its a demenishing market to begin with ....just ruthless buisness practices that it takes now days to survive ...this is what i call bearly catering to the oldwing market

 

[David Mantle]

I use Avon Venoms on front and Shinko rear. Works good for me.

 

[jkgoldwing]

Funny, i called the dealer where I got the tires. Pretty much too bad so safe response but you can call metzler. I ran the numbers and I only got about 6k out of the tire. When i called Metzler they said it was obviously my fault and had to do with inflation. They say the tire should be a 44 psi and no less.

I order a new tire today. We will see how the new one goes.

 

[OldWrench]

1060 that tire is not off and old wing. There sure is a lot more side wear than center on that tire.

As mentioned, suspension has a lot to do with tire wear, could we be blaming tire brands when in fact we may have a suspension issue. I put progressive springs on the forks and really haven’t done anything to the rear, they hold air just fine and everything seems tight on the suspension. However even at higher rear shock pressure mine seems a little soft, she doesn’t bottom out, but just feels soft. So should I go to new progressive air shocks? They are a bit over 300 bucks, but if it saves tires it would be worth the money. I’m asking because I just don’t know. Also I weigh in at 260 so I’m running 45 psi in the rear shocks and 22 on the forks.

 

[dan filipi]

1060 that tire is not off and old wing. There sure is a lot more side wear than center on that tire.

As mentioned, suspension has a lot to do with tire wear, could we be blaming tire brands when in fact we may have a suspension issue. I put progressive springs on the forks and really haven’t done anything to the rear, they hold air just fine and everything seems tight on the suspension. However even at higher rear shock pressure mine seems a little soft, she doesn’t bottom out, but just feels soft. So should I go to new progressive air shocks? They are a bit over 300 bucks, but if it saves tires it would be worth the money. I’m asking because I just don’t know. Also I weigh in at 260 so I’m running 45 psi in the rear shocks and 22 on the forks.

Old shocks that can't control the tire properly could very well be a cause for cupping of the rear.
I don't see why this wouldn't be so, sure is the case on cars.

 

[KYWinger]

Maybe I'm the odd man out, but I have Metzler ME880's front and rear and have no problems with them at all.

 

[Anonymous]

1060 that tire is not off and old wing. There sure is a lot more side wear than center on that tire.

As mentioned, suspension has a lot to do with tire wear, could we be blaming tire brands when in fact we may have a suspension issue. I put progressive springs on the forks and really haven’t done anything to the rear, they hold air just fine and everything seems tight on the suspension. However even at higher rear shock pressure mine seems a little soft, she doesn’t bottom out, but just feels soft. So should I go to new progressive air shocks? They are a bit over 300 bucks, but if it saves tires it would be worth the money. I’m asking because I just don’t know. Also I weigh in at 260 so I’m running 45 psi in the rear shocks and 22 on the forks.

As I mentioned I did not take a picture of my own tire I pulled one off the net - the question at hand was what do cupped tires look like. do you really think only Gold wing's get cupped tires?

 

[Tory]

Do not judge a brand by one specific tire.I had ran a couple pair of dunlop E2s and was very disapointed by them.However I now run the dunlop E3s and would not even consider using anything else.
I got 15,000 (5000 with the hack on) on the first rear before replacing it do to a BIG nail and am well on the way to 20,000 on the pair that are on now.
I tow a trailor frequently,drag the sidecard periodacally and never used the dynabeads.

What ever brand you decide,make sure the weight rating is correct.Tires like the 404 and equivlent are to light of tire for this big bikes and will cause sidewall rubbing.

 

[dan filipi]

Your right Tory.
I have an E3 on the front and it's done very good so far.

 

[Wingunner]

I put a set of the Metzlers on my 87 when I did the first tire change after acquiring this bike. I liked the way they handled and they were great on wet roads. I pulled the rear off after about 5000 miles. The tread was still showing a lot of life left, but the tire developed several cracks in the bottoms of the grooves...enough that you can see belting in a couple of them. I am still running the Metzler on the front, but I put a Shinko on the rear last season. It too is a swell tire for sticking to the roads, but I was warned i would not get far on one. This turned out to be correct on my bike. It ran me along about 4800 miles and is table-topped, with no tread grooves left in the middle. Still rides great and sticks to the road, but I am about to pull it off and install a Perelli for this summer. Pretty soon I'll have an idea how most available tires work on my bike with my riding style/conditions.

I pay close attention to tire pressures at all times, and I run Dynabeads in mine. They have worked well in the tires I've tried so far.