08-23-2014, 12:54 AM
It's not the style of riding you do or the distance, it's all about the manufacturer's recommendations for what is supposed to be mounted. In a word- safety. ( and probably liability)
A reputable shop won't even install something for you that's not recommended by the manufacturer and not listed in their tire bible as being an option for your bike.
I wanted white walls once on my BMW CLC. There was a Dunlop WW tire listed for the front but none for the rear. My dealer was both H-D and BMW at the time. There was a Dunlop WW approved for Harley baggers of the same gross weight rating as my BMW. I asked the parts manager to sell me and install the Dunlop for Harleys on my BMW. He flat out refused since it wasn't listed as for my model. He could have sold me two tires and installation but did not. I left without buying any. Consider that in your tire deliberations.
A reputable shop won't even install something for you that's not recommended by the manufacturer and not listed in their tire bible as being an option for your bike.
I wanted white walls once on my BMW CLC. There was a Dunlop WW tire listed for the front but none for the rear. My dealer was both H-D and BMW at the time. There was a Dunlop WW approved for Harley baggers of the same gross weight rating as my BMW. I asked the parts manager to sell me and install the Dunlop for Harleys on my BMW. He flat out refused since it wasn't listed as for my model. He could have sold me two tires and installation but did not. I left without buying any. Consider that in your tire deliberations.