Yes I know the wiki mentions this information, and I realize the person that posted the info has 120K miles on a GS500

my questions are...

1) seem BT45 still is being sold, would there be much of a difference in tire per say to go with the V rated versus the H rated tires
(the only thing I can think of is the V rate would have tigher sidewalls - but dont know if this is an advantage on the GS)

2) Metzeler Lazertec seems to get good reviews...priced equaly tothe BT45.. any thoughs on this one.

3) Avon, seems to be a favorite, though the AV45/46ST are being discountinued (and the Av55/56 will not be in our sizes)
how many people use this tire, and are they happy in wet traction over the BT45 ?

4) now I prefer Michelin tires on my car, but seems the Michelin tires are getting a bad rep on motorcycle tires, anyone use these and prefer these over the 3 named above ? comments appreciated on this one.

5) is there an avantage to go with the 110/80 && 140/80 over the OEM sizes ?

any other brand I might of ignored... ??

Be mindfull I am mostly a tourer/daily driver type of rider. I dont go much over 80MPH (indicated) and I dont intend to do 45' leans in a turn. I need something great on dry and great on wet... I ride all year round. (safety over "speed racer" for me)

I need tires, the Mez Z2 in front is almost new, and I am willing to mismatch but will more than likely get 2 new tires matching set.

A little research in prices this morning/last night came up with this information below (if it proves usefull to anyone great)
I post this to get comment on dealers as well, (maybe you use one I have not found through google.)  I will be checking prices with my local shop to see if they are competitive but I doubt  it (unless they include install prices)

Model of Tire                    Size                Rating   Price
         
Americanmototire.com         
Avon AV45F AZARO ST              110/80-17   Z   88
Avon AV46R AZARO ST              140/80-17   Z   110

Metzeler Lazertec                   110/70-17   H   89
Metzeler Lazertec                   130/70-17   H   101
Metzeler Lazertec                   110/80-17   V   91
Metzeler Lazertec                   140/80-17   V   110

Bridgestone BT45F                   110/80-17   V   81
Bridgestone BT45R                   140/80-17   V   96

motorcycletire.com         
Bridgestone BT45F                   110/70-17   H   87
Bridgestone BT45R                   130/70-17   H   96
Bridgestone BT45F                    110/80-17   V   92

Metzeler Lazertec                   110/70-17   V   102
Metzeler Lazertec                   130/70-17   V   120

motorcycle-superstore.com         
Avon AV45F AZARO ST            110/80-17   Z   104
Avon AV46R AZARO ST            140/80-17   Z   132

Bridgestone BT45F                   110/70-17   H   87
Bridgestone BT45R                   130/70-17   H   96
Bridgestone BT45F                   110/80-17   V   101
Bridgestone BT45R                   130/70-17   V   120

If you're considering BT45 tires from AMT, be sure to look under OE REPLACEMENT CRUISERS/STANDARDS for the GS500 G spec tires.  110/70 and 130/70 BT45-G are $66 and $72, hard to beat for price and a lot less than the Lasertecs. I really liked the Lasertecs and it remains my all time favorite front tire on the GS's but the price goes up a couple times a year now on Metz tires.

Also consider the new Avon Roadriders for $59 and $66 for OEM sizes.  I still love my current Lasertec/RoadAttack combo, but they're almost $100 a set more than the new Roadriders at my local tire outlet.  I may try those myself later this year in the 110/80 and 140/70 sizes although I still prefer a radial rear.

There are just too many choices now in very good mc tires, a couple decades ago it was so easy to choose, touring tires or sport tires.   

Quote from: gsJack on May 17, 2007, 05:59:07 AM
If you're considering BT45 tires from AMT, be sure to look under OE REPLACEMENT CRUISERS/STANDARDS for the GS500 G spec tires.  110/70 and 130/70 BT45-G are $66 and $72, hard to beat for price and a lot less than the Lasertecs. I really liked the Lasertecs and it remains my all time favorite front tire on the GS's but the price goes up a couple times a year now on Metz tires.

Also consider the new Avon Roadriders for $59 and $66 for OEM sizes.  I still love my current Lasertec/RoadAttack combo, but they're almost $100 a set more than the new Roadriders at my local tire outlet.  I may try those myself later this year in the 110/80 and 140/70 sizes although I still prefer a radial rear.

There are just too many choices now in very good mc tires, a couple decades ago it was so easy to choose, touring tires or sport tires.   

i just bought a roadrider front tire, and I'm really happy with the performance of it so far. I haven't ridden in the rain with it yet.

Quote from: gsJack on May 17, 2007, 05:59:07 AM


Also consider the new Avon Roadriders for $59 and $66 for OEM sizes.

Where do you get them for those prices?

  Nevermind.. I found em on MAW 

Quote from: scottpA_GS on May 31, 2007, 06:37:56 PM

Quote from: gsJack on May 17, 2007, 05:59:07 AM


Also consider the new Avon Roadriders for $59 and $66 for OEM sizes.

Where do you get them for those prices?

http://www.americanmototire.com/

Thanks Jack 

i like my pilot actives !! there super on the dry and there awsome one the wet .. its almost like its dry with them  in the rain ! love them .. i'm set these are my tires !

Well I ordered the roadriders  I work at a dealership and didnt get them much cheaper than the site GSJACK posted but I dont have to pay shipping 

I should have them on next week, Ill let you all know