Six tires were tested on a BMW R 1250 RS in the tire size 120/70 ZR17 and 180/55 ZR17 to prove their qualities. Five of the tires had already been extensively tested in the 2022 Touring Tire Test, but without the wear test together with the newcomer METZELER ROADTEC 02.
Handling on Land Roads and Everyday Use
Three brands with equal points prove how close the touring tires can be even after 2000 kilometers of test distance. Dunlop and Michelin retain their agile, handy character from the start, while Pirelli retains its stability when cornering quickly. The new Metzeler can't quite make it to the top and places itself in the midfield with Continental. The Bridgestone suffers badly from its wear, degrades heavily and therefore only gets a "good".
Wet Performance
Although this is not about absolute lap times, it reflects the level of the four best tires. Only 1.2 seconds separate the tires in the individual evaluation, and in the sum of all points, they are only separated by one point. Continental is also good, but with slight weaknesses in grip and steering precision. Due to its high wear, the Bridgestone no longer gives the rider a good feeling.
Wear Performance
Let's start with the most striking tire. The Bridgestone T 32 unfortunately stands out negatively from the test field, as it is already waving the white flag on the front wheel and shouting "I'm done". The Metzeler has also lost some feathers, but very evenly front and rear and without any major negative influences on the riding behavior. Continental does the same. Great, after 2000 kilometers there are still fun tires: the tires from Dunlop, Michelin and Pirelli.
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MICHELIN ROAD 6 GT - TEST WINNER . VERY GOOD
Conclusion: Lowest wear, fastest lap time in wet conditions, and rich feedback on dry roads - the Road 6 GT shows no weaknesses in any discipline. The most successful points collector deserves the test victory.
PIRELLI ANGEL GT II - VERY GOOD
Conclusion: The Pirelli Angel GT II is a recommendation for sporty riders. It works not only on dry country roads but also in mixed conditions, coupled with very good wear behavior.
METZELER ROADTEC 02 - GOOD
Conclusion: A tire with good straight-line stability. Particularly sporty riders will be able to appreciate its advantages. The wet grip is excellent. In everyday use, however, the sluggish handling is a bit annoying.
DUNLOP ROADSMART IV GT - VERY GOOD
Conclusion: The Dunlop is the most agile tire in the test, which helps unwieldy vehicles to jump but can feel tippy on agile vehicles. In everyday use, it convinces with good wet grip and feedback.
CONTINENTAL ROADATTACK 4 GT - GOOD
Conclusion: The RoadAttack 4 GT is a sporty tire with slower steering behavior and good straight-line stability. Wear, handling and wet grip are average, while the braking distance in wet conditions is very good.
BRIDGESTONE T32 GT - SATISFACTORY
Conclusion: In new condition, the T32 convinces with its balanced handling and very good straight-line stability. However, wear, especially on the front wheel, is more of a problem for it than for the competition.