Tires

[joeb]

Any thoughts on the Continental Road Attack 4 tires ? I've been happy with the Meztler Road Tec 01. But they are out of stock for months. The Conti are just a few dollars less than the Michelin Road 6.

[Skywagon]

My experience is old so may not apply anymore. My 2014RT came with Conti Attacks. The grip was so bad, I took them off at 1500 miles. The rear wheel would step out easily… and scary. 
 

I have that model tire on my truck and they’ve been very good. 
 

Wait for someone here who has more recent ones to update performance. 

[joeb]

Thanks.its always been my opinion that spinning in circles is for helicopters, not motorcycles. 

[Bruno From Québec]

I had the Continentals on my bike. The front cupped badly and got so loud I changed them early.

 

I am now on my second set of Bridgestone Battlax T32 GT. At 7000 miles, cupping is quite good and they barely make any noise.

[Dave_in_TX]

Since these are for a GS, I can recommend Conti Trail Attacks, Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires, or my current favorite of a Conti Trail Attack front witha Pirelli Trail rear.

[joeb]

1 hour ago, Bruno From Québec said:

I had the Continentals on my bike. The front cupped badly and got so loud I changed them early.

 

I am now on my second set of Bridgestone Battlax T32 GT. At 7000 miles, cupping is quite good and they barely make any noise.

Thanks for the info

[joeb]

11 minutes ago, Dave_in_TX said:

Since these are for a GS, I can recommend Conti Trail Attacks, Pirelli Scorpion Trail tires, or my current favorite of a Conti Trail Attack front witha Pirelli Trail rear.

Since I ride mostly on the street I think I'd better stick with road only tires. Had a set of Michelin Tourance on one time and was treated to a Marc Marquez spin/save maneuver.  Back end came around 160° , started to stand itself up then decided to start heading in original direction, but not until it tried high siding me first. Hung on for dear life and when I came back down ( chest on the tank ) I noticed I was pointing sorta in the right direction.  Kept on going. When finally stopped my bud said that looked really impressive so of course I had to play it cool and simply stated " my mirrors were vibrating so bad I had to turn around to see how you were doing ". 

Yup, I'll stick with road only tires.

[Dave_in_TX]

2 hours ago, joeb said:

Since I ride mostly on the street I think I'd better stick with road only tires. Had a set of Michelin Tourance on one time and was treated to a Marc Marquez spin/save maneuver.  Back end came around 160° , started to stand itself up then decided to start heading in original direction, but not until it tried high siding me first. Hung on for dear life and when I came back down ( chest on the tank ) I noticed I was pointing sorta in the right direction.  Kept on going. When finally stopped my bud said that looked really impressive so of course I had to play it cool and simply stated " my mirrors were vibrating so bad I had to turn around to see how you were doing ". 

Yup, I'll stick with road only tires.

I have had "riad only" Roadsmart IV tires on my GS and prefer the Trail Attack or Pirelli Tr a il for pavement use. As 90/10 tires, those are basically sport touring tires for adventure bikes.

 

I'm also a pavement only rider.

[joeb]

15 minutes ago, Dave_in_TX said:

I have had "riad only" Roadsmart IV tires on my GS and prefer the Trail Attack or Pirelli Tr a il for pavement use. As 90/10 tires, those are basically sport touring tires for adventure bikes.

 

I'm also a pavement only rider.

Appreciate the info.