what sort of mileage do you guys expect from your tires.?
i had a TKC80 on the front, and a Metzeler enduro-3 on the rear, for a trip around the SI in Feb.
rear lasted about 6000km (plenty tread left, but tarmac cornering got real weird after it squared off)
front of course is still fine for ages yet.
on an XT660R
that's pretty good mileage from the shinko's. I'm putting some of my rear mileage down to the chip seal they use on the west-coast, you can practically watch tires melting away, depending on enthusiasm.
I wonder if anyone can guess why I am using a Mitas E07 on the rear instead of a TKC80 (like fitted to the front)?
At least the Shinko 255 isn't as dear as a TKC80, but even so . . .
For more road oriented riding the 705 would be a good choice, similar $/km to the E07. But for a 50/50 tyre it is hard to beat the $/km you get from an E07 rear. For more aggressive off-roading where you want more off-road grip than a 50/50 would offer, I don't think you have any choice but to give up a heap of durability to get a more knobbly tyre.
260kg S10
Standard E-07:
Front: 8,936 (probably had more left but you can work out what I did)
Rear: 8936
First rear E-07 Dakar: 10,659km
Front still going at over 16,800 and working well, easily get a warrant.
Loving the Dakars!
If you are looking for an off-road oriented tyre then the 216 is definitely worth a look. I've just put up a review here: GoldenTyre 216 Review
Over 800 New Zealand adventure riding routes www.remotemoto.com
Yer, I just mostly look at it now days, shock needs a rebuild which I plan to do asap.
I bought a WR450 to try but think the RMX is just as good in many ways and perhaps more fun so may sell WR and get back on the Yellow Terra.
BTW it runs Kenda Big block on the front and Dunlop 606 on the rear, love those Dunlop's for the lower mileage bikes.
Interestin vid.
Review of 80 /20 and 50/50 tyres.
Manopausal.
705's FTW
Put a 705 130/100bias on the XF65o rear wheel. Faaar better than the Metz Tourance radial that was on it previously. When the Metz front doesn't pass a WOF I've got a 804 to go on the front. My brother Has 804s front and rear on his Kwaka 650 single and loves loves them.
They are real easy to put on using tyre levers as well.
im looking for a pair of adv tyres to try on Mt09 Tracer, doesnt have to be too aggressive, just something thatll cope with lower pressures on gravel than a full sports tyre.
tkc70 could be the go but if anybody is aware of others that come in a 17 inch front im keen for ideas
cheers
p.s gonna need to fab up a bash plate too...
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