What tires to get?

[theAmazingKickstand]

Im sure this has been discussed over the last 5 years but whats the general consensus?
I only care about longevity and wet weather. I sit on the freeway for 80 miles/day and don't ride for fun.
What tires y'all use? What's the deal with going to 55? Has anyone tried a 180?

Thanks!

[VirginiaJim]

'Don't ride fun'?  What's the point?  Wet weather and longevity....PR3.  The 55s supposedly help the cornering....I don't see any difference than with the stock tire size, myself.  If you're aren't into 'fun' then stick with the stock sizes or get a car tire.  I don't think that K491s work on this bike....

Tire thread!

[maxtog]

Im sure this has been discussed over the last 5 years but whats the general consensus?
I only care about longevity and wet weather. I sit on the freeway for 80 miles/day and don't ride fun.
What tires y'all use? What's the deal with going to 55? Has anyone tried a 180?

Please use the search function... there are dozens of tire threads!!

[B.D.F.]

Real quick:

Use premium tires and you will be fine. The longest lasting premium tire that I know of is a Michelin PR2 (Note: not a PR3).

There is no consensus. But for your next post, ask what the consensus is about plugging motorcycle tires. 

Michelin PR3's are better in the rain than PR2's but I found the -2's adequate.

Tire size is more of a personal choice.

Yes, some have used a 180/55-17 on C-14's with reported good results. For tire size info. do a search but just whistling down the highway you really can't go wrong with the stock tire size 190/50-17.

Brian

Im sure this has been discussed over the last 5 years but whats the general consensus?
I only care about longevity and wet weather. I sit on the freeway for 80 miles/day and don't ride for fun.
What tires y'all use? What's the deal with going to 55? Has anyone tried a 180?

Thanks!

[jirod]

My vote goes for PR3. I looked everywhere for data and the PR3 were the winners. Have had them for a few weeks and I really like them.

[Cuda]

Car tire ... put soap in your mouth
Yeah you can spin anything when wet. 

[PH14]

'Don't ride fun'?  What's the point?  Wet weather and longevity....PR3.  The 55s supposedly help the cornering....I don't see any difference than with the stock tire size, myself.  If you're aren't into 'fun' then stick with the stock sizes or get a car tire.  I don't think that K491s work on this bike....

Tire thread!

You said "car tire!"

[B.D.F.]

Car tires? What an interesting thought Jim. Tell us please, what are the advantages to using a car tire on a motorcycle? Do they even fit the wheels? Is such use legal in all 50 states? Please elaborate on this fascinating subject.

<car tire thread now>

Brian

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 If you're aren't into 'fun' then stick with the stock sizes or get a car tire.  I don't think that K491s work on this bike....

Tire thread!

[JS_racer]

.............Yes, some have used a 180/55-17 on C-14's with reported good results..........
Brian

190/55 here, think that's the more popular 55 size.   

[VirginiaJim]

You said "car tire!"

Why yes, yes I did say that didn't I?  My sarcasm meter was pegging out when I said that.  The C14 is a very good bike and not using it to it's potential seems quite incredulous to me but to each his own.  It doesn't mean I can't be a bit sarcastic when I want to be, though. 

Like that smiley...

Brian, you are approaching but not quite there yet, Twit status.
 

[Zteve]

Just bought another set of PR2's. Tried the PR3's, liked them but got a little less mileage out of em.

[PH14]

Why yes, yes I did say that didn't I?  My sarcasm meter was pegging out when I said that.  The C14 is a very good bike and not using it to it's potential seems quite incredulous to me but to each his own.  It doesn't mean I can't be a bit sarcastic when I want to be, though. 

Like that smiley...

Brian, you are approaching but not quite there yet, Twit status.

I thought the smiley was appropriate.  I know you were being sarcastic, don't worry, I didn't believe you had gone over to the Dark Side.

[VirginiaJim]

Not for one  second!

[wroman]

The jury is still out as far as milage goes but a number of people have installed a pair of Pirelli Angel GT tires.  They have been getting great reviews in Europe from sport bike riders that log high speed hwy miles.  The 'A' spec for the rear is the proper tire to use according to Pirelli.  I have a set waiting. Another tire tire that gets good reviews for hwy mileage is the Bridgestone BT023 'GT" size going to 190/55/17 in the rear. These are pretty good price.  I actually love the hwy and like getting away on two day rides, the farther away the better. That is why I could never see putting on a tire that gets 4,000 miles no matter how good it feels in the corners. 

[JerBear]

I'd stick with the stockers, you could probably get 500 pairs for shipping alone from anyone that hasn't thrown them out already and they were the Least Fun of any tire Iv'e had so far.
 

[VirginiaJim]

Winner!  Supposedly their no fun at all.  Should fit right in with the OP's requirements except for the fact that their wet weatherness might not be up to snuff.  And to tell you the truth I thought that they were not that bad for performance either.  The fronts wore out first.

[connie14boy]

I have over 18,000 miles on a PR2 front; mostly slabbin', but some corner carvin' too. The Bridgestone 021 was a dangerous, worn-out P.O.S. at 6,000 miles for comparison. The PR2 is an incredible tire, and I'm buying another soon. I'm glad I took the advice in this forum.

[TallyRex]

I love PR2s and they are great in the rain

[pistole]

beat me with a stick also I won't put a set of stock Bridgestone tyres back onto my C14.

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[VirginiaJim]

I wouldn't either as there are better performing brands..