Tires hard to find but I bought Shinko.

[tlippy]

Couldn't find the pair of Metzler's in any online tire seller.
After an exhausted search I bought the following tires from:

Accessories International
13343 SW 131 ST
Miami, FL 33186
1-888-725-3679
Intl: 786-242-5400
Fax: 786-242-4151

Code Name Quantity Price/Ea. Total
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WPS87-4287 Shinko SR567 Scooter Tires 120/70-15 Front 1 $46.95 $46.95
WPS87-4512 Shinko SR568 Scooter Tires 160/60-15 Rear 1 $62.95 $62.95
Shipping: Standard Shipping: $29.99
Sales Tax: $0.00
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Total: $139.89

Price is certainly fair and they get good reviews. I have 6500 miles on the original tires and the dealer told me they needed replacing. I'll get 8000 miles on the OE tires and with that poor mileage I don't mind trying something different.

 

[Skutorr]

They have the same load factors as the OEM front and rear tires, but a lower front tire speed rating and are non-radials, with a bike designed for radial tires. H-m-m-m-m...

 

[wsteele]

Pirelli make tires for BMW 600 and 650 if I were you I would go with them if you can't find the metzlers vs the Shinzo tires

 

[davidh]

Also Michelin PowerPure and City Grip.

 

[exavid]

Looks like this place has tire a couple different brand tires that fit.


http://www.americanmototire.com/cat...d=619&osCsid=889f7c700f2888a163c65301dee639b2

 

[Grafspee]

I never seemed to get more than about 6000 miles out of any of the tires I put on my BMW R1150R and I figured the tires for this bike wouldn't be any different. I am interested to find out how you get along with the Shinko tires after you have a few miles on them. Keep us informed. I have a friend who put Shinko's on his Burgman no complaints from him.

 

[tlippy]

OOPS !!! Spoke two soon. Pushed the button on Shinko's but cancelled after reading these posts and also talking with Motorcycle Tire. Going to order Michelin Power Pure Dual-Compound Monday. Thanks to all who contributed to this decision.

 

[Snowdog]

I like my " Power Pures".

 

[exavid]

That's what I'm running on now. About two thousand on them and they're looking good. The front is wearing a bit faster than the rear but that's what happened with the OEMs too.

 

[tlippy]

These tire sizes are not the easiest to find. Neither the Bike Bandit nor Motorcycle Superstore had both. I did buy on eBay but from 2 different sellers. JFYI, I paid $71 for the front and $132 for the rear. I have used dual compound Michelins on my Harley and liked the ride and wear. Why do you recon these scoots get such poor tire mileage? Little wheels going fast?

 

[SteveADV]

....Why do you recon these scoots get such poor tire mileage? Little wheels going fast?

Maybe you're just having more "fun" on your Beemer.