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Choosing Tires

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Okay oh tire gurus. What is the flavour of the month for tires for a '82 GS1100E. Right now I need a front, and the tires I have on now are Brazilian made Metzeler Lasertecs. Last time I asked this question for my '83 ES, I was told "go Avon young man". What is it now? :?:
 
You want cheap?
You want traction?
You want it to last forever?
Can't have all three.
 
I guess I would have to list the importance of the three parameters as follows;

Traction - I like to lean into corners, don't want the tires to slip out!:eek:

Longevity - The Metzeler is just now down to the wear bars after 8400 miles. I don't think that's too shabby.:)

Low Cost - Well we all want to be sponsored by a tire company, but that just ain't gonna happen! Basically as cheap as possible without affecting the first two parameters.
 
I avg. 10,000 miles a year, I don't know if that's a lot, and I'm happy using Shinko 230's.
 
Might take a look at Continental Motion tires. Put one on the SV when a nail ruined my Pilot 2. Didn't really notice any downgrade in the performance and it was a lot less money.

Got mine from Motosport.com
 
I like Dunlop 591's. The do have a Harley emblem on the side, but I used them before that came about, so I don't care. They don't last long, but they stick and have a nice profile if you're not slabbing on the interstate constantly. About $100 for 4-5K.
 
With the exception of choppers, I've used nothing but Dunlops for the last thirty-four years.
 
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