Tyre choice.......help!

[snowr0]

Hi all, just put a deposit down on a 2010 S10 today, just can't wait to get it from the dealer next week after 12K service and stuff!
Can anyone advise over rubber please?
First S10 I rode was fitted with a pair of new Metzler Tourances, dam I was impressed after getting off my 'GS! ::001::
Any how, after testing the one I'm actually buying today, noted front tyre getting low, dealer said N.P. and will fit a new.
Here's the issue, up front Metz Tourance, on the rear Conti Road attack.
He offered either tyre, i decided to go with a new Metz up front with a view to change the Conti when it runs down to the same, just from experience above.
With little knowledge of how this big twin treats the boots, have I made the right choice or should I have a new Conti up front to match the rear?
Any advice appreciated!

 

[squarebore]

Sounds fair to me. I did 12k kms on the rear tourance exp and the front could probably have gone further but I changed both at the same time. Maybe change the conti on the rear when it wears and exchange for a tournace. Cheers

 

[Dant3]

I would have gone with front Conti also, due to Tourances and Trail attacks having considerably different "nature" and grip levels.

I was never too impressed by the Tourance grip levels, and have had Trail attacks for my last two sets.

Also with trail attacks and my riding style i wear out front and back at the same time...

ymmv

 

[Rasher]

Tarmac only so far Roadsmart 2's have server me best on the S10 (and the GS before)

The Tourance EXP's are pretty good, but the rears go about 20% faster than the Roadsmart 2.

Review wise the Conti Road Attack 2's are very good - right up there with the Roadsmart 2 and PR3, the original Road Attack is nowhere near as good so if going for Conti's look for the 2's - once upon a time Conti's were also good value, but just got a quote for a new set and the price is about the same as the Dunlops now so I am going to fit Roadsmart 2's again.

If you want the "offroad look" Dunlop TR91's are very good by all accounts / reviews.

 

[Big Blu]

Congratulations on Tenere ownership.... ::008::

Tell is a little more about how you plan to use the Tenere, that'll be a major factor in selecting the proper tire.

Paul

 

[martin_nj]

Tell is a little more about how you plan to use the Tenere,

i plan to ride it to the 2nd nearest Starbucks on Sat evenings and maybe Sun mornings. What tire should I use for that?

 

[Big Blu]

i plan to ride it to the 2nd nearest Starbucks on Sat evenings and maybe Sun mornings. What tire should I use for that?

Anyone you want..... ::018::

Paul