Metzler Roadtech 1

Best tyres and oil for your R1200RT/R1250RT get other users opinions here.
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Re: Metzler Roadtech 1

Post by Marvin2Shoes »

I will stick with the heavy duty tyres as I pack the bike with 12.5kg per pannier and 5kg in top box with a backpack of up to 20kg strapped to the pillion seat.the tyres are inflated to 34F & 39R. It rides very well and is a hoot on large roundabouts ;)
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I never ride 2 up and with little luggage in the panniers. You running your tyres a bit low. They should be 36 front and 42 rear.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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I live in far north Queensland and it's the end of Spring. This means the bitumen in the asphalt is beginning to melt during hours of 10am to 3pm. About a half hour into riding my tyre pressures are 34-35F and 42R. If I run them any higher the tread will disappear too quickly as hot roads are nasty to tyres. I haven't had any issues with handling so far... well other than on a recent 1400km trip which I'll write about in the relevant section of this forum.
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