[POE]

Whether you have used them, or done your research and feel you have a good understanding of these tires 'on paper', let us know what you think is the best set of tires for the FTR 1200. The poll is open for you to select your top 2 choices. Please add comments in this thread to explain your votes.

I sourced tire options from the tire discussion in a post from @Hatt here:

FTR Tires. List the makes and sizes here.

We need a quick reference to what tires everyone has put on after stock shoes.. Please list Make and size and a quick rundown on what was discovered with them, or any other relevant points that would help a potential user. @HINK Please pin this so it stays in forefront for quick reference. I...

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If it's relevant, a mod can merge this poll with HATT's thread.

 

[Max Kool]

This is just a random selection.

Add Bridgestone A41, Conti Trail Attack 2, Michelin Anakee Adventure...

(and take the Pirelli Night Dragon off, those are cruiser tires...)

 

[POE]

Thanks Max. I added those two options. The forum will not allow me to remove Night Dragons. If we see a vote for those tires, we know that person is not to be trusted.

 

[Max Kool]

Most people will just vote for the tires they have...

 

[POE]

I figured as much, it's the way it normally goes. I almost made a disclaimer about not voting that way, but I know it wouldn't help. At least we'll see where most people are putting their stake in tires and hopefully we'll get some good convo in here or in HATT's thread. I do want to be sure to give that thread credit for getting more detailed tire discussion starated.

 

[ferraiolo1]

There is no “best” tire for any bike.

It’s all about rider preference.


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[Max Kool]

@ferraiolo1 a poll about the worst tires would make more sense. Only one option needed...

 

[POE]

There is no “best” tire for any bike.

It’s all about rider preference.

Please add comments about why the tires you voted for are best for you.

The poll is not a be-all end-all decider of FTR tires. Just trying to see where our community is putting their faith, in general.

 

[K9F]

I live in the UK and there is only one manufacturer turning out tires over here and that is Avon Tires. They are very highly rated made in the UK presumably taking into account the climate and road conditions over here? They have the Trailrider (which is not on the list) which looks a promising tire for the FTR. They have just increased their sizing range on the Cobra Chromes so I will be switching to one of them on my other steed once the Metzeler is shot.

 

[ferraiolo1]

See hatts pinned post for that Info.

I’ve tried three different ftr tires. What I feel is best may not actually be best, because I haven’t tried all the available tires.


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[Adolph]

I live in the UK and there is only one manufacturer turning out tires over here and that is Avon Tires. They are very highly rated made in the UK presumably taking into account the climate and road conditions over here? They have the Trailrider (which is not on the list) which looks a promising tire for the FTR. They have just increased their sizing range on the Cobra Chromes so I will be switching to one of them on my other steed once the Metzeler is shot.

In a german Motorcycle Magazin ist a longtime Test of the FTR.
They have mounted the Avon Trailrider,and are happy.They wrote,much better Grip and Handling than the Stock Dunlop.
I will give the Avons a try.
Best Regards

 

[Sullaha]

@ferraiolo1 a poll about the worst tires would make more sense. Only one option needed...

🙋🏻‍♂️Ooh ooh, I think I can guess what that option is...

 

[D.Bury]

I vote for Avon tires

 

[Max Kool]

Any Avon tire? 🤷‍♂️

 

[POE]

Seems like a Euro only brand? Which Avon model? I'll add one to the list.

 

[ferraiolo1]

You can get Avon tires anywhere.

But they make several tires. So saying “Avon is best” is like saying Bridgestone is best.


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[Jeniusbiker]

No option for OEM? Best tire is the one designed specifically for the bike IMO

 

[Max Kool]

No option for OEM? Best tire is the one designed specifically for the bike IMO

Just no. That’s the DT-3R....

 

[Jeniusbiker]

Just no. That’s the DT-3R....

If OEM was an option it would have at least 1 more vote in the poll than 3 of the available options....Just sayin

 

[Max Kool]

Please explain? The DT-3R is the main reason people look for other tires.

They suck at touring (rain grooves), don’t inspire confidence in the twisties, people dislike them in the rain, and they’re crazy expensive...