Heidenau K34 Arrow Tires on Classic Anyone?

[AV8OR]

I was looking around the interweb at tires to replace my OEM Michelin Commanders, which are holding up just fine with about 7,000 miles so far. I came across a tire stated to be new for 2025, the Heidenau Arrow 34. It has a kind of old fashioned look with lugs. Any opinions folk?

 

[R18CentennialRider]

I don’t know man! Seems like that tread would wear funny and be loud. But what do I know I’m no tire engineer! I would do some serious research before buying. OR you can buy a set and be the guinea pig for all of us and report back. .

I like Michelin. For the most part they make real quality tires. My Commander III tires have worked out great.

You gonna pull the trigger?

 

[emgarciax]

Interesting tread pattern. Don't know what to make of it. Also not a tire engineer here.
Curiously, this tire only comes in two sizes, precisely the ones that the pre-2025 R 18 Classic uses.
Also note, they are RF (reinforced).

https://shop.heidenau.com/en/zweiradreifen/motorrad/klassik/k34-arrow.html

 

[emgarciax]

Oh! It does look that was designed with the R 18 Classic in mind.
I'm liking the looks.
https://heidenau.com/en/company/updates-from-our-cosmos/detail/new-k34-arrow-a-classic-redefined

 

[emgarciax]

 

[emgarciax]

 

[Majunior]

Possibly related to the tire but that looks like a lot of wheel weights

 

[emgarciax]

I did notice that!

 

[AV8OR]

I don’t know man! Seems like that tread would wear funny and be loud. But what do I know I’m no tire engineer! I would do some serious research before buying. OR you can buy a set and be the guinea pig for all of us and report back. .

I like Michelin. For the most part they make real quality tires. My Commander III tires have worked out great.

You gonna pull the trigger?

All your points are completely well made. I don't wish to be a guinea pig!

 

[AV8OR]

I did notice that!

Good catch! Thank you.

 

[emgarciax]

All your points are completely well made. I don't wish to be a guinea pig!

No reviews at all on the internet. Also not available in the US Heidenau distributor.

 

[AV8OR]

No reviews at all on the internet. Also not available in the US Heidenau distributor.

I am due for a visit to my local shop, who advertise Heidenau and I shall ask. Thank you.

 

[emgarciax]

Thanks for finding out for us. It’s an interesting tire to say the least.

 

[emgarciax]

For those interested on the K34 Arrow, I had sent an email to the factory asking about availability in USA and I just got a reply from them,

Thanks for the interest in our tires.

Easiest way is, to contact Rob (contact below). He can tell you where to find. Or if we can ship with the next container to USA.

Rob DeSotel
rdesotel
@
cedarrapidstire.com

Cedar Rapids Tire
Purchasing Manager
319-730-3916

P.S. the email is in three lines to avoid it being copied by spammers,

 

[Petrus]

Heidenau is a very old roots tyre manufacturar and after the reunion completely modernised. It has quite a good reputation.

And yes it is specifically for the R18 Classic.

I would seriously consider a set if it came in the correct sizes for mine.

 

[emgarciax]

For those interested on the K34 Arrow, I had sent an email to the factory asking about availability in USA and I just got a reply from them,

Thanks for the interest in our tires.

Easiest way is, to contact Rob (contact below). He can tell you where to find. Or if we can ship with the next container to USA.

Rob DeSotel
rdesotel
@
cedarrapidstire.com

Cedar Rapids Tire
Purchasing Manager
319-730-3916

P.S. the email is in three lines to avoid it being copied by spammers,

Got an email from Rob.

Good morning. We will be bringing the Arrow tires into the US on our next shipments. They should be available here in the states in early 2026. If you have any other questions, feel free to call or e-mail me anytime.