How strange - I've come to the same point on my SLR too, only need a rear tyre though. I've still got the Bridgestone Trail Wings on it, the bike has covered 15k but I've only had it for the last 3k so I'm not sure if it is the original or not - doubt it! The rear has completely squared off to the min tread indicators now though...
I've made a list of tyres and their prices for the SLR rear and ended up choosing the Avon Distanza tyres, they have pretty good reviews and seem well road adjusted and rounded for my commute whilst still looking part slick/part off road. my local shop will fit and balance the tyre for £72 and I'm getting that done this weekend.
The Tourances were my other choice but expensive and reviews indicated the rubber wears quickly - how did you find them on the SLR then?
Here's my list if it helps! I'm no expert so take it all with a handful of salt..
Bridgestone Trail Wing - Too square possibly
£60.99 - intobikes.co.uk
£65.24 - gear4bikes.com
£71 - thevisorshop.com
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Michelin Anakee's - possibly 130/90 instead of 120/90
Bit slick but like the look, expensive
£78 - intobikes.co.uk
£71.95 - tyresalesuk.co.uk
£70.00 - motorcycletyres.uk.com (130)
£81.00 - motobins.co.uk (130)
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Metzeler Tourance
Decent tyre, looks good, wears quicker and expensive
£72.99 - intobikes.co.uk
£72.00 - motorcycletyres.uk.com
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Continental Escape
Look good, reviews not so good though
£56.99 - ijdmotorsport.co.uk
£59.95 - tyresalesuk.co.uk
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Avon Distanzia
More slicky but look pretty good
£56.99 - intobikes.co.uk
£59.80 - tyresite.com
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