tire help

[beemuker]

I've got 3 spoke wheels on my R1100rs 4.5 x 18 rear, 3.5 x 17 front , 160/70 x18 and 120/70 17,same as 4VRS and K1. I want new radial  rubber
 Michilin and others] no longer makes an 18 for the rear [ as far as I can tell] my tire guy recommends Pirelli angel GT 
He can also get
Avon 3D XM amd spirit
Bridgestone T-31
am I missing any? I live on a rough road and there are usually no good curves, so mostly straight high speed .

[volador]

we're all napping at this time of the day
some one will be along shortly and recommend Shinko

[beemuker]

we're all napping at this time of the day
some one will be along shortly and recommend Shinko

when you wake up see if I'm correct. as far as I know, shinko does make a cruiser tire in that size, but not Z rated . I'm not trying for a "which oil is best" thread, just looking for a recommendation based on my needs and the ones that fit. I looked at the tire section here but it's out of date. tires have changed.
, rough asphalt, and speeds of 80mph on smooth asphalt. hardly any curves   .

[koapono]

I am currently running the Angel GT's on my K1100LT.
New to me this year, have about 1000 miles on the set.
Can't attest to how long they will last but I'm happy with them right now.
I ride country roads as well as the slab and the tires track and stick as well as any I have used in the past.
Haven't been out in the rain yet so no wet road experience.

I was running michelin pilot 4's but they discontinued size for rear tire. The Pirelli Angel GT, in my opinion, is every bit as good.

g'luck

[volador]

when you wake up see if I'm correct. as far as I know, shinko does make a cruiser tire in that size, but not Z rated . I'm not trying for a "which oil is best" thread, just looking for a recommendation based on my needs and the ones that fit. I looked at the tire section here but it's out of date. tires have changed.
, rough asphalt, and speeds of 80mph on smooth asphalt. hardly any curves   .

whoa, hold on a minute, bee

should you be going that fast at your age?

[Filmcamera]

I had the T-31's on my other bike (Street Triple) and they were great, perhaps not the longest lasting but good grip and worked well in the rain.

[beemuker]

whoa, hold on a minute, bee

should you be going that fast at your age?

sure, now that I'm on Medcare, I can afford to take risks. And it's nice to get out and get a little ye haw.

[TommyT]

I had the T-31's on my other bike (Street Triple) and they were great, perhaps not the longest lasting but good grip and worked well in the rain.

I just put some T 31 on 91 K100 RS, I like them so far but they are the first tires I rode on the bike. Right now Bridgestone is having a $60 rebate on a pair. I order them from Chaparral Motorsports, best prices guick shipping.

[beemuker]

I just put some T 31 on 91 K100 RS, I like them so far but they are the first tires I rode on the bike. Right now Bridgestone is having a $60 rebate on a pair. I order them from Chaparral Motorsports, best prices guick shipping.

thanks, but they don't have the rear in a 70 only a 60. is there a lot of difference between the 2? plenty of options in the 160/60 x 18 size.answered my own question. not a lot, 1.26 inches in diameter, so it shouldn't be a problem fit wise.

[volador]

You forgot the Metzelers and Conti Road Attack all offered in the 160/60 18

Revzilla great resource

[beemuker]

You forgot the Metzelers and Conti Road Attack all offered in the 160/60 18

Revzilla great resource

you,re up, like I said, lots of choices for 160/60 18, hardly any for the stock size Mine takes, 160/70 18
Is there any issues other than the slight decrease in height , speedo off a bit., maybe harder to get on center stand.?

[volador]

None ride off into the horizon...

[beemuker]

None ride off into the horizon...

so, to be clear, no problem substituting a 160/60 18 for a 160/70 18 , right?

[volador]

so, to be clear, no problem substituting a 160/60 18 for a 160/70 18 , right?

[volador]

I'm not a tire expert
you'll have to do your know due diligence
Good day

Tire Recommendations

recent tire thread

[beemuker]

you'll have to do your know due diligence
Good day

Tire Recommendations

recent tire thread

thanks, I've read through that, but tire manufacturers have dropped most 160/70 18 's

[beemuker]

I went on Amazon and was able to purchase my tires fron 2 different sellers and a Wiki discount of $25. I got Pirelli Angel GT in 160/60 18 and 120/60 17. my tire guy said I probably wouldn't notice the size difference, in fact that's probably the size of the worn tires on there now.

[Past-my-Prime]

It's like changing up the gearing to my way of (possibly completely uninformed) thinking.  Or gearing down, as the case is here.  With smaller tires, you'll have a bit more acceleration off the line in exchange for a slightly lower top end. And you will always be thinking you're going faster than you are -- which my bike does anyway.