Tyre choice for adventure riding? (Mixing road and off-road)

**NordieBoy** · 27th February 2015, 13:57

Originally Posted by RMOTO

Hi all, we have just extended the video support on RemoteMoto so you can add videos to your tyre reviews.

As an example, check out Nordieboy’s video review on the Shinko 705 here: Shinko 705 Review on RemoteMoto

And I didn't even need to ask...

**Underground** · 1st March 2015, 08:48

I've just taken off a set of 705's and done 4000km on Anakee 3's and the difference is like night and day on every kind of surface.
The Shinko is all over the place under acceleration and braking on gravel whereas the A3's (rear in particular) actually seem to stick to the gravel.
Seal is likewise with the Shinko tracking all over the place and slipping in the wet, not very confidence inspiring.
After riding the A3's long distance in the wet they didnt once get out of shape, so I guess its the compounds they use (cheap versus good)
I've got some part used 705's if anyone wants them, they won't be going back on my bike.

**NordieBoy** · 1st March 2015, 17:27

How many km is part used?

**Underground** · 1st March 2015, 18:49

Front has done 2 x TT2000's and both rears have done one, practically brand new in your books.

**snodpete** · 6th March 2015, 18:53

Just fitted my third rear since getting the 990 a year ago - still running the same front Metzeler which was new when I got the bike. PO did tell me 'this bike eats rear tyres' - now I know what he means! Conti TKC70 is supposed to be a long laster, looking forward to that

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**pete-blen** · 7th March 2015, 12:17

Has anyone used the Kenda 761...
Not seen anything about them good / bad or other wise...

**puddytat** · 22nd March 2015, 20:52

And.....has anyone used Michelin T63's.
Bike is a xr4hundy.

**Night Falcon** · 23rd March 2015, 06:59

Originally Posted by puddytat

And.....has anyone used Michelin T63's.
Bike is a xr4hundy.

I used one on rear of a 690. Great dual sport tire and wears well on the road for a knobby. Have one on my 530 which is yet to be tested. Good review of it and others here RemoteMoto

**RMOTO** · 23rd March 2015, 07:10

Latest tyre addition and review on the Bridgestone ED04

www.remotemoto.com/tyres/bridgestone-ed04-rear/

**Oscar** · 23rd March 2015, 11:21

Originally Posted by puddytat

And.....has anyone used Michelin T63's.
Bike is a xr4hundy.

I used one on my 950ADV.
Pretty similar to a TKC80 and I would buy either depending on price.

I used to use road legal knobs on my XR400 - things like the Pirelli Rallycross (MT21 now I think).

**pomgolian** · 23rd March 2015, 15:37

Originally Posted by Oscar

I used one on my 950ADV.
Pretty similar to a TKC80 and I would buy either depending on price.

I used to use road legal knobs on my XR400 - things like the Pirelli Rallycross (MT21 now I think).

Best all rounder on the Dr650 good on or off road with good life did 7k round South Island - can't seem to get rear's at mo though several suppliers out of stock and have had one on order for four weeks.

**dino3310** · 23rd March 2015, 16:41

Originally Posted by puddytat

And.....has anyone used Michelin T63's.
Bike is a xr4hundy.

AC10 on the front of my xr600, when i had $$$ the T63 went well on the back

**puddytat** · 23rd March 2015, 20:27

None to be had in Nelson at the moment seemingly....had to settle for ac 10s, hope they work out o.k but the reviews for tarseal are a tad scary. Longevity is also not that awesum either, but for the price well...
better cut the fuckers out before winter.

Next time I'll do some ringing around before rocking up with the rims

**clint640** · 25th March 2015, 07:58

Originally Posted by puddytat

And.....has anyone used Michelin T63's.
Bike is a xr4hundy.

Wouldn't rate the front, Pirelli MT21 is a better bet there. Rears are ok. The T63, (& the similar Mitas E0-9) has quite a transverse bar pattern which seems to be more prone to stepping out sideways in the slippery stuff than others.

At a similar level of knobbiness I would rather have a Motoz Tractionator Desert HT (cheap & wears about the same) or a Dunlop D606 ($$$ but wears a bit better maybe). MT21 rears grip well while they last but evaporate real quick.

Cheers
Clint