K11 Owners Group

Daddy T · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:50 am Post subject: Tires for K110RS

I would like to be able to run bias ply tires on my K1100RS like the Dunlop D404 simply because I don't ride fast or aggressive, just enjoyable backroad touring speeds. However, it seems that any company that manufactures tires fits radials for the bike. Does anyone know of a bias tire that will fit a 93 K1100RS? Confused

Bob T · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:54 am Post subject:

Daddy, I just don't understand why you would want to run bias ply tires...

Radials are just so much better...and safer...

Could you explain? Thanks!
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Daddy T · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:19 am Post subject:

I am looking for a high mileage tire. I suppose I could go with the dual compound though. I guage my tires 2-3 times per week and ride ultra conservative. In fact, I have an 04 R1150GS and with my last set of Metzler Tourance tire I got 19,880 out of the rear and 23,414 out of the front and although they were worn they were by no means slick.. I just really like the Dunlop D404's. Thanks

Flying Duck · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:23 am Post subject:

I don't get it either. Radials handle better at low speeds too. You could run ME 880s but they cost more than something like Michelins and aren't as good of a tire.
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ssray2 · Joined: 07 May 2010 Posts: 19 Location: Birmingham, uk

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/roadrider 120/70/17 but you would need a 150/70/18, which is still ok on a 4.5 rim.
dont do it though, get some bridgestone bt23`s dunlop roadsmarts or miche3lin pilot 3`s, all will give touring type milage and excellent wet grip.
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552255 · Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2011 5:40 pm Post subject:

I've got a LT front rim, with ME 330 at...50% tread, and a LT rear rim with ME 880 at 90% tread. I swapped the rear out already for the wider RS rim. Would like to do the same for the front... if your interested in some sort of trade/sale. (LT rims/tires on your RS, RS rims/tires on my LT).

If your seeking long distance/touring wear potential...vs me with the idea of turning an LT into a RS!...kinda funny.
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