Tires

[Jake]

I have had my 2016 Concours 14 for one year now. The longest trip so far was just over 4600 miles. The route was Albuquerque to Cheyenne, Cheyenne to Devils Tower and one to Sturgis. Next day after buying a patch saying I Rode Mine we moved on East through SD, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Tennessee and to the Tail of the Dragon, then back home. Most of my riding has been freeways as you can see. But, me and my neighbor are going to Alaska in August and I am now thinking about new tires. Other than the freeways we love the twisties in our mountains here as well as other states. Given that, I would love to hear some recommendations for the very best tires I can use to meet the riding needs I just described.

[maxtog]

Well, there are countless threads on tires, so search is your friend.

Personally, like so many, I am very happy with the Michelin PR4-GT's.  They are all I have used since the crappy OEM's were used up.

[Boomer]

Another vote for Michelin PR4 or Road5 from me. Pirelli AngelGT2 also get good reviews but I haven't tried them.
Be aware that if yer planning on riding the Dalton or other unsurfaced roads in Alaska, you WILL eat tyres, and probably have several punctures.
I've seen many horror stories on here and other forums about the state of the roads up there.

[maxtog]

Another vote for Michelin PR4 or Road5 from me. Pirelli AngelGT2 also get good reviews but I haven't tried them.
Be aware that if yer planning on riding the Dalton or other unsurfaced roads in Alaska, you WILL eat tyres, and probably have several punctures.
I've seen many horror stories on here and other forums about the state of the roads up there.

Me too.  One should carry a good plug kit and inflation device.

[Eupher]

One more vote for Michelin Pilot Road GT 4. The OEM Bridgestone Battlecrap tires were horrible - I dumped 'em after 1,000 miles.

[Jake]

Me too.  One should carry a good plug kit and inflation device.

I have the puncture kit already as well as the inflation device. As to the roads, I "thought" the AlCan highway from Dalton was paved??

[maxtog]

I have the puncture kit already as well as the inflation device. As to the roads, I "thought" the AlCan highway from Dalton was paved??

I can't answer that.  But there is paved and there is "paved"

[Jake]

Got it!!  Let me look at the Iron Butt sites and see if any of those guys know for sure. Thanks to all.  I have the Michelins ordered.

[robertv]

Definitely the PR4 GTs for longer lasting wear, tire siping on wet roads, and excellent maneuverability in the twisties.  Between WA, OR and Canada these are my goto set! 

[Justcliff]

Unlike the others here I'm not a Michelin fan & I've tried a couple sets each of 2's, 3's & 4's. Avon 3d XM's have by far been the best overall & the Road Smart's probably fall in next.

I have ridden to AK but on my V-Strom & had no issue with having flats, but I was on 50/50 tires. The Alcan is paved, Top of the World, Denali & Campbell Hwy's are gravel even though they're called highways.

All their road construction is done in the summer, going through the construction sites can be pretty snotty especially when following a water truck.