Hi Everybody,
I realize this topic has probably been kicked to death, but I am in a bind don't have much time to scan the archives so I have to ask. I need tires for my b12s. This will be my first new set of tires. I only got 3,500 mi. out of the factory michelins. What is the best tire considering all factors. I want a sport touring tire that will last a while but doesn't sacrafice too much handling. Oh yeah and it has to be Cheap!!!!
I think I am kinda dreaming, but I would like to hear what you all think
Thanks
Matt
O, fer sher! You're dreaming when it comes to "cheap". The only 'tars' that resemble that remark are the Cheng Shins from J.C. Whitless, and I while this is not intended to be a disparagement of that product or the company that sells it, it soitingly is an indication that no one I know has ever tried them. Well, those tires are the cheapest, but I bought Metzler ME-Z4's 3 years ago for my '99 Bandit.
All I can say is WOW! They have over 6,000 miles on them and the only discernable wear is on the rear 'tar', where a 2" wide flat spot is evident in the center of the 'tar', caused by lots of slow (fer the Bandit, that is) cruising in group rides in FL on mostly straight roads. No canyons to carve around hyar! But the best part is the vast improvement in handling over the OEM Bridgestones, and looking at the wear, it seems as if these balloons will last a lot longer than 12K I got out of the original equipment.
That's my opinion; your mileage may vary.
Herb
