What tyres to run?

[skidMark]

Hey guys, well i do like to corner cranked over pretty far on the black stuff.

Buttt i have discovered gravel roads. and i went for a bit of sideways fun, only to discover i had no tyre left when i get home.
What should i run, i need somethnig with decent grip on the black top, but that wont shred to hell or gravel roads.

Any recommendations? trying not to break the bank.

I will probably do abouttt 2000-3000 k's a month ad i do not earn enough to be replacing top of the line tyres every month lol

Cheers in advance

[CB ARGH]

Preferably one made from rubber.

Hope this helps.

[skidMark]

Preferably one made from rubber.

Hope this helps.


Bloodey cheeky honda rider, next ull suggest anal lube to go with the rubber.

[CB ARGH]

Bloodey cheeky honda rider, next ull suggest anal lube to go with the rubber.

Well... The lube could help get the old tyre off if you don't have a machine. :msn-wink:

[Gubb]

You would be experienced in not having a Machine.

On Topic, I think Avon Storms are supposed to be quite well versed in Gravel and Road use. Unsure of the cost though.

[CB ARGH]

You evil little man. :gob:

[XF650]

Yipee..... another tyre thread.

[AllanB]

Farkin tyres.

I've seen a few of those Triumph Tiger thingies in CHCH lately running a on/off Continental sets of tyres. No idea if they are any good or pricing.

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/themes/motorcycletires/enduro/escape/escape_en.html

[doc]

The "Chains" brand seem to be all the go down yor way at the moment. :yes:

[skidMark]

Farkin tyres.

I've seen a few of those Triumph Tiger thingies in CHCH lately running a on/off Continental sets of tyres. No idea if they are any good or pricing.

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/themes/motorcycletires/enduro/escape/escape_en.html


Cheers man! thats what i be after.

Hmm wonder how much that gonna sting me wallet arrr! lol

Anybody got a set and care to enlighten?

[deanohit]

Pirelli Scorpian MT90s are good.
Plenty of grip, while having large enough gaps between the treads that they can grip fine in the gravel and dirt.

Not much over $100 per tyre.

[trustme]

+1 on MT 90's . Wish I could get mine for $100
Work well on tarseal wet or dry & OK on gravel wet or dry but watch out for mud ,grass etc or you will be on your arse.

[deanohit]

+1 on MT 90's . Wish I could get mine for $100
Work well on tarseal wet or dry & OK on gravel wet or dry but watch out for mud ,grass etc or you will be on your arse.

How much for you then?
I have one on the back of mine, was $135 fitted. :niceone:

[skidMark]

+1 on MT 90's . Wish I could get mine for $100
Work well on tarseal wet or dry & OK on gravel wet or dry but watch out for mud ,grass etc or you will be on your arse.


LOL sweet as, just has to last because i like to get sideway on the gravel.

Took all the tread off my poor shinkos.

[CB ARGH]

LOL sweet as, just has to last because i like to get sideway on the gravel.

Took all the tread off my poor shinkos.

I wonder why... :p

Getting a bit serious. I don't know what bike you have, but the sort of "fun" that you are describing to us is very similar to motocross. :Police:

Buy a PW50, throw it on the pack rack, then when dirty things comes along, ride the PW50! :jerry:

PROBLEM SOLVED. Gosh, that wasn't so hard now, was it?

[trustme]

How much for you then?
I have one on the back of mine, was $135 fitted. :niceone:


From memory they cost just over $430 for a set. Dearer than the Anakeees I ran prevously but worth it

[deanohit]

From memory they cost just over $430 for a set. Dearer than the Anakeees I ran prevously but worth it
And how are they lasting?

The rear on mine has done 4000km and looks hardly worn, it's all the power of the mighty Zongshen! :rolleyes:

[skidMark]

Gots me a rear cheapys i did!!!!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=163847821

[skidMark]

On another note...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=164718771

That any good for the front on gravel?

Only bought the rear ( in post above) any good as a combo?

[skidMark]

BUMP, anybody able to enlighten?

[carver]

003's is what sits on my DRZ, and that does gravel and has no chicken strips.
suits me, just watch em on smooth tar and white paint

[skidMark]

003's is what sits on my DRZ, and that does gravel and has no chicken strips.
suits me, just watch em on smooth tar and white paint


A what now? whats a 003 lol

Is that an alright price for the front im eyeing up about 3 posts back?

[AllanB]

$35 for a tyre - why not just just bend the poor bugger over and really roger him when you collect it!

$35 for a new tyre

A bloody rear too

I cry

Friggen $300 ish for my bike.

Good score Skid.

[carver]

A what now? whats a 003 lol

Is that an alright price for the front im eyeing up about 3 posts back?

shinko...check em out-300 a set

[offrd]

Man you guys run slicks!

Mitas E-09's or MT-21's

[skidMark]

Man you guys run slicks!

Mitas E-09's or MT-21's


Wanna swap bikes mmm you have a bmw dakar.

:love:

[skidMark]

$35 for a tyre - why not just just bend the poor bugger over and really roger him when you collect it!

$35 for a new tyre

A bloody rear too

I cry

Friggen $300 ish for my bike.

Good score Skid.


A result of too much time scouring trademe lol

[NOMIS]

wow you can get a set of tyres for a bike for under $600 lucky bastards

[owner]

skidmarks moved south and has gone soft. whats the matter? scared of being sideways on the tarmac?






:whistle:
Cool your riding tho BRO .PM me what your riding.As Im sure you wont want scummy knowing.
werent you banned for 2 years?

[skidMark]

skidmarks moved south and has gone soft. whats the matter? scared of being sideways on the tarmac?






:whistle:
Cool your riding tho BRO .PM me what your riding.As Im sure you wont want scummy knowing.
werent you banned for 2 years?


No i get sideways on gravel AND shingle.

And no. i was not banned for 2 years.

[offrd]

Wanna swap bikes mmm you have a bmw dakar.

:love:

Hmmm hang on i think bout it.....