Michelin Anakee HR or VR for R1200GS?

[StretchMark]

Last time I ordered Michelin Anakees for my 1200GS from SW Moto, there was only one choice 110/80 R19 and 150/70 R17.

 

Now there is a 110/80 HR-19 or 110/80 VR-19 for the front and a 150/70 HR-17 or 150/70 VR-17 for the rear.

 

The Michelin page doesn't show the HR or VR.

 

Anyone know the difference between the HR and VR other than that the VR costs more?

[John Ranalletta]

Mark, I think the difference is the tread thickness. The higher speed tire has thinner thread to reduce heat buildup.

 

With cars, I hear it's not a good idea to mix & match. Don't know about bikes.

[David]

I've used both, on the road and on the track. Buy whatever is cheaper.

 

Putting a V rated tire on a 12GS is like putting lipstick on a pig!

[steve.foote]

Mark, all I've been able to determine is that it's more of a legal thing than anything else. The H rated tires are "certified" for speeds up to 130mph and the V is rated for up to 149mph.

 

Considering the top speed of the GS is around 128, the H rated tire should handle the job (unless, of course, your DCB and then you should consider Z rated tires).

[David]

Why, because I'm a pig?

[Firefight911]

Why, because I'm a pig?

 

Who wears lipstick, for crying out loud!

[StretchMark]

Thanks!

 

H it is.

[eakins]

Mark, I think the difference is the tread thickness. The higher speed tire has thinner thread to reduce heat buildup.

 

With cars, I hear it's not a good idea to mix & match. Don't know about bikes.

doesn't BMW themself mix tires on one of there bikes?

H rated will last longer.

[steve.foote]

Why, because I'm a pig?

 

No, but the lipstick part is interesting.

 

I can hear it now over the PA speaker at fall El Paseo:

 

"Blairsville Witch, we need a lipstick in aisle 6."