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

**dino3310** · 13th August 2011, 12:32

got the bugger on, i got sick of the lower profile 120 TW302 and put my 2/3worn T63 on... man its a shit load easier to get on

but in my haste(fading light etc) i pinched the new tube

right on the inside to so out came the biggest patch i had cause the little ones wouldnt work (after 2 attempts) and when i got up this morning she was still up so that will do till next payday

**NordieBoy** · 13th August 2011, 18:15

Have I mentioned how much I like Shinko 705's?

I'm starting to feel they're a true 50/50 tyre.

**dino3310** · 13th August 2011, 21:50

i'll stick to the AC10s as soon as i use up all my el cheapo's

**umopom** · 14th August 2011, 09:40

Originally Posted by pete-blen

Hi...
how do the 606 dunlops ware ?
I have 605 on mine.. but ware
very quickly.. grip bloody good
on the seal...
very simular tread to the 606..

just picked up 2 new 605 off TM..
$50 notes each..rears a bit norrower
than what i'm running..for $50 I will live
with it..

Pete

Sorry for being slow to respond - usually two rears for every 606 - so about 6-7000kms - they are awesome on any surface including seal!!

**george formby** · 14th August 2011, 10:09

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Have I mentioned how much I like Shinko 705's?

I'm starting to feel they're a true 50/50 tyre.

I have not managed to put big miles on mine (yet) but to date, for what it cost, I am very impressed. I have a suspicious feeling it won't last long though. The fat twin is giving it a beating. No big deal, I can get 2 1/2 705's for the price of one road tire.

**Night Falcon** · 14th August 2011, 16:26

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Have I mentioned how much I like Shinko 705's?

I'm starting to feel they're a true 50/50 tyre.

where you get them from an how much? checked them on the net but look like they only do 17"?

**NordieBoy** · 14th August 2011, 17:41

Originally Posted by Night Falcon

where you get them from an how much? checked them on the net but look like they only do 17"?

Running them on the DR (17") and TT (18").

Not sure on widths for 18" other than 120 and 4.6".

http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/accessor...yres/1176.aspx

About $120-130 a rear.

**Night Falcon** · 14th August 2011, 18:25

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Running them on the DR (17") and TT (18").

Not sure on widths for 18" other than 120 and 4.6".

http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/accessor...yres/1176.aspx

About $120-130 a rear.

cheers! and happy birthday for yesterday

I like the look of them (similar to AT90 Scorp) but 120's a bit narrow for the 690. almost pulled the trigger on the K60 scout which the nice lads have offered me KBr discount on but still $260.00

From what I've read they are a fantastic tire and wear rate is exceptional. As I've never managed more than 7K on any tire I've ever had they would be a good comparison. I would be happy to accept a set for promotional purposes though

I need to make decision soon before i destroy a perfectly good T63 on mainly road use

**bart** · 22nd August 2011, 22:19

Are these any good for the riding we do? Bit narrow, but I don't mind that for this price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=400658953

**NordieBoy** · 23rd August 2011, 07:18

Originally Posted by bart

Are these any good for the riding we do? Bit narrow, but I don't mind that for this price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=400658953

Quite narrow but 6ply and at that price they're worth a go...

If they were 18", I'd be all over them.

**warewolf** · 23rd August 2011, 08:22

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Quite narrow but 6ply and at that price they're worth a go...

If they were 18", I'd be all over them.

They're not that narrow. Isn't that std on dr650 & xr650, domi etc? Same as a 100/100 or 120/90, depending on measuring system.

And yeah, I'd be up for some for the 200 as a road tyre if they were 18". Hmmm, this dr250 is 17" rear, needs rubber sometime...

**george formby** · 23rd August 2011, 10:28

I found out yesterday that Papa clay uphill bomb holes & ruts need a tracked vehicle to negotiate. Oh well, I'm sure the 2 hours walking did me good.

**NordieBoy** · 23rd August 2011, 16:02

You need a DR650 you do. Just floats across that sort of crap.

**george formby** · 23rd August 2011, 16:08

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

You need a DR650 you do. Just floats across that sort of crap.

I just need better balance, so close yet so far. Road legal Kenda on the back did remarkably well all things considered. That was the last of 6 similar holes I blew it on

Do I look a bit Ghey in that shot, little tea pot?