Summer tire Updated September 2026

Metzeler Tourance review

Name: Metzeler Tourance
Brand: Metzeler

This tire appears to be discontinued and may no longer be available.

Relative score from owner reviews only

Better than 77% of the summer tires we score.

Owners 76 · 579 reviews analysed

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Metzeler Tourance has a Relative Score of 73 out of 100 among summer tires. 579 owner reviews rate it 76 out of 100. 97% would buy it again.

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#tread wear and longevity#wet and dry grip#asphalt road performance#Tourance EXP wear concerns#adventure touring capability

What owners say

No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.

How scores work

Relative score: 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
Road tests: 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
Owner reviews: 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.

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By owner reviews

76/100

From 579 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 97%

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What owners are saying

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Community sentiment toward the Metzeler Tourance tire family is predominantly positive, with riders consistently praising their reliable grip, predictable handling, and strong tarmac performance in both wet and dry conditions. The original Tourance and Next variants receive high marks for impressive tread life, though riders frequently note that the newer EXP variant wears down significantly faster. While widely regarded as a dependable choice for road-focused adventure riding, some users express concerns regarding replacement costs and reduced off-road capability compared to dedicated dual-sport tires.

r/Dualsport ·8 upvotes

“Metzeler Tourance Tires for TET? Hey guys, Above you see my lovely single-cylinder XT600. I bought her 3 years ago and been riding her on the street since, not daily but I got a lot of Km done. However, I got no off-road experience at all but I really want to get into it. I’m looking at stuff like the TET oder ACT. As I’m located in the middle of Germany, I would have to do a lot of Highway kilometres to get to a point where the TET oder ACT starts, so the tire would have to be capable for the Travel and then (light) off-roading. On the Bike you see the Metzeler Tourance Tires. Due to my lack of experience I have no idea if it’s doable with these or if I’m about to get stuck in the dirt the first time it rains or slip away on the first gravel. Does somebody have a tip or two for a beginner rider regarding the tires?”

2026-06-23

triumphrat.net

“Again its down to riding styles I think, I have the new EXP January, have cover 3000miles and have very little wear on the rear and some squaring on the front. I think they are a lot better than the old Metzelers.”

2008-05-04

r/motorcycles ·3 upvotes

“Metzeler Tourance Next 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2 Any strong opinions on Metzeler Tourance Next 2 vs Pirelli Scorpion Trail 2? Bike: BMW1150GS. Gone through one pair of Trail 2 since acquisition, my first ADV. Generally happy, curious on whether i am missing out. Use: 5000+ asphalt trip across EU and 2 months in North EU then back in South EU/ commuting/ 85/15 recreational use”

2023-08-28

r/motoca ·2 upvotes

“Eu gostei bem do Metzeler Tourance original da Lander, tanto que mantive ele agora qnd troquei. Acho uma boa opção de pneu pra asfalto.”

2026-10-06

forums.bmwmoa.org

“I had Metzeler Tourance on my 07 GS. Overall great tires. Super long life! After 17k kilometers I sold bike with same tires and next owner rode them for another 3-4k kilometers.”

2012-04-14

r/versys ·1 upvote

“I know this is an old post of yours but just in case. I have a Metzeler Tourance NEXT2 150/70ZR18 rear tire on the front of my bike mounted in reverse. It's for a 160/60 18inch wheel setup, fat tire cruiser(Fat Boy 114). Absolutely excellent tire. And I will be buying another one here because this tire is everything I asked for for a front tire for my bike. I dont ride like a normal cruiser rider, I ride the hell out of my bike and use all of it. The tire wear slowly and yet is super grippy and feels nice. Excellent wet grip, excellent dry performance. The only downside is that they are low production I guess and its hard to find them. So let me buy one first, haha.”

2025-02-15

Sentiment breakdown

Positive50%

Mixed14%

Negative7%

Neutral29%

Top themes

#tread wear and longevity#wet and dry grip#asphalt road performance#Tourance EXP wear concerns#adventure touring capability#tire replacement costs

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