Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
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Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
With only 3500 miles on my new RT, the front Metzler tire is getting lumpy and scalloped. I run recommended 39 lbs tire pressure. Any suggestions?
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Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
Return it to dealer and anticipate a brand new tire replacement.
Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
But don't tell him it's been overinflated. Book says 2.5 , 36.5psi
Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
My RT came with Metzler tires now at 4000 miles, changing to PR4's before 5000 miles
Never have liked them, no unusual wear patterns, just don't like them
My K1600 came with metzler's and started scalloping at the 3k point
Dumped them for Pr4's [emoji106][emoji106]
2 PSI added pressure shouldn't cause your issue
Never have liked them, no unusual wear patterns, just don't like them
My K1600 came with metzler's and started scalloping at the 3k point
Dumped them for Pr4's [emoji106][emoji106]
2 PSI added pressure shouldn't cause your issue
Jim
Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
2 PSI added pressure shouldn't cause your issue
But if you put in 39 cold they would have been running at something like 42 or 43 warm, That's 1600 pressure.
Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
Sometimes you just get a dud tyre. I've just had the same issue with a PR4GT after just 1,500 or so miles...
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Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
Crap
I was just thinking about ordering a set of Michelin PR 4 GT's for my RT. What a thought with only 3500 miles on a new 2016 bike.
I was just thinking about ordering a set of Michelin PR 4 GT's for my RT. What a thought with only 3500 miles on a new 2016 bike.
Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
yellowjacket wrote: Crap
I was just thinking about ordering a set of Michelin PR 4 GT's for my RT. What a thought with only 3500 miles on a new 2016 bike.
Never had it before with PR4s - reckon it was just a bad tyre...
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Re: Front tire issue on 2016 R1200RT LC
Which Metzler was that? I am guessing Z8? not the new ROADTEC 01... Peter
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