ElectricMotorcycleForum.com

  • March 29, 2024, 04:29:41 PM
  • Welcome, Guest
Please login or register.

Login with username, password and session length
Advanced search  

News:

Electric Motorcycle Forum is live!

Pages: [1]

Author Topic: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?  (Read 1903 times)

42Cliffside

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 70
    • View Profile
DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« on: January 09, 2018, 01:39:44 PM »

I just got a pair of Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires hoping to improve the cold wet traction, they are rated pretty high for wet traction and I can't wait to get 'em mounted since it rains nearly every day in the winter here.
They were relatively affordable from revzilla. The stock ones are def slipping on these cold wet streets and tar lines...

Anyone tried these?
Logged

stevenh

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 395
  • Newington NH
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #1 on: January 09, 2018, 06:28:24 PM »

I put a pair of Metzeler Tourance Next tires on my DSR late last summer and the tread pattern looks similar.  Much quieter ride and very solid handling both dry and wet.  I look forward to hearing how yours work out.

Steve
Logged
2020 SR/F Premium
2022 Ioniq 5 SEL

MostlyBonkers

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1323
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2018, 10:05:03 AM »

I put a pair of Metzeler Tourance Next tires on my DSR late last summer and the tread pattern looks similar.  Much quieter ride and very solid handling both dry and wet.  I look forward to hearing how yours work out.

Steve

I also put Metzler Tourance tyres on a year ago. Haven't looked back. Transformed the handling, massive increase in grip in all conditions. Very happy with them indeed!

That's on a 2014 DS by the way. The stock tyres were a make called Kendra. Absolutely rubbish with the benefit of hindsight!
Logged

BrianTRice@gmail.com

  • Unofficial Zero Manual Editor
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 4014
  • Nerdy Adventurer
    • View Profile
    • Personal site
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2018, 06:15:57 AM »

I'm also riding with Metzler Tourance Next tires on my DSR. I changed the rear at 13000 miles and the front at 19000(!) miles.

At 26000 miles on the odometer now, they're holding up quite well and I prefer the handling to the OEM tires, especially in the wet.
Logged
Current: 2020 DSR, 2012 Suzuki V-Strom
Former: 2016 DSR, 2013 DS

Woodloper

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 8
  • Gas is a thing of the past...
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2018, 01:59:43 AM »

I just got a pair of Pirelli Scorpion Trail II tires ... Anyone tried these?
I’ve just replaced the OEM MT60s with Scorpion Trail IIs ( I had Scorpion Trails on my GS before...) and I love them. Secure feel, good grip, lovely cornering and a smooth ride. But I can still tackle a gravel road with ease! Warmly recommended!
Logged
Electrified boxer fan - GS -> DSR! 😎

BamBam

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 285
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2018, 01:44:46 AM »

The Michelin Anakee 3 is another good tire to consider for dual sport (but mostly street) riding.
Logged
Currently Owned Bikes:
2017 Zero DSR Limited Edition (original owner, running)
2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (original owner, red now black, running)
1997 Honda Valkyrie (original owner, first year in black, running)
1975 Kawasaki H2 750 (original owner, purple, not running)

ESokoloff

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 708
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2018, 09:08:30 AM »

Shinko 705.
But I'm cheep :P
Logged
Eric
2016 Zero DSR

Jorg

  • Zero DS 2017
  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 29
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #7 on: May 17, 2018, 08:48:20 PM »

Running with Metzeler Tourance NEXT. So far very satisfied with both dry and wet performance.
Logged

BamBam

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 285
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2018, 10:59:40 PM »

I would stay away from Stinko's.  Just MHO.
Logged
Currently Owned Bikes:
2017 Zero DSR Limited Edition (original owner, running)
2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (original owner, red now black, running)
1997 Honda Valkyrie (original owner, first year in black, running)
1975 Kawasaki H2 750 (original owner, purple, not running)

ESokoloff

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 708
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2018, 08:34:21 AM »

I would stay away from Stinko's.  Just MHO.

Why is that?

I've put 50k+ miles on their rear tires on  my BMW 1150RT & now my Zero DSR.
No issues/complaints.

That said, I've yet to use one of their fronts but will likely when it's time to change out the DSR's.
Logged
Eric
2016 Zero DSR

Richard230

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 9471
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2018, 08:21:37 PM »

I would stay away from Stinko's.  Just MHO.

I have used Stinkos before and have no real issue with them, other than the sport-touring tires that I tried didn't last as long as the major brands.  While they certainly do cost less, since removing and reinstalling wheels and mounting and balancing tires is such a hassle, I tend to go for the tires with the longest life and don't worry too much about their cost - within reason, of course.  ;)
Logged
Richard's motorcycle collection:  2018 16.6 kWh Zero S, 2009 BMW F650GS, 2020 KTM 390 Duke, 2002 Yamaha FZ1 (FZS1000N) and a 1978 Honda Kick 'N Go Senior.

BamBam

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 285
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2018, 09:42:04 PM »

The Shinko's I had on my KLR650 just didn't wear very well, especially the rear.  That was a number of years ago so maybe they have improved since then.
Logged
Currently Owned Bikes:
2017 Zero DSR Limited Edition (original owner, running)
2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (original owner, red now black, running)
1997 Honda Valkyrie (original owner, first year in black, running)
1975 Kawasaki H2 750 (original owner, purple, not running)

ESokoloff

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 708
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2018, 06:41:31 AM »

I would stay away from Stinko's.  Just MHO.

I have used Stinkos before and have no real issue with them, other than the sport-touring tires that I tried didn't last as long as the major brands.  While they certainly do cost less, since removing and reinstalling wheels and mounting and balancing tires is such a hassle, I tend to go for the tires with the longest life and don't worry too much about their cost - within reason, of course.  ;)

The Shinko's I had on my KLR650 just didn't wear very well, especially the rear.  That was a number of years ago so maybe they have improved since then.

Yes it's very much true that the Shinko Ravens on my RT only last 2/3rds that of
a Michelin Pilot Road 4 but they only cost half as much. 
I have a tire changing machine & balancer so I'm only out time which I have more of then money :P


https://www.cyclegear.com/tires/michelin-pilot-road-4-trail-tires?kclid=1ce19424-9267-43bc-b6e6-1411decd61c6&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI64Hy3cOQ2wIVi8hkCh1s7g4uEAQYAyABEgIfc_D_BwE



https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/shinko-009-raven-rear-tires
Logged
Eric
2016 Zero DSR

MostlyBonkers

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1323
    • View Profile
Re: DS - DSR tires What have you tried?
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2018, 02:15:54 PM »

I'm also riding with Metzler Tourance Next tires on my DSR. I changed the rear at 13000 miles and the front at 19000(!) miles.

At 26000 miles on the odometer now, they're holding up quite well and I prefer the handling to the OEM tires, especially in the wet.

I'm on my second set of Metzeler Tourance tyres here in the UK. I'm not sure if we call them 'Next' here, but they're so good I'm afraid to try anything else!
Logged
Pages: [1]