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

**NordieBoy** · 23rd November 2013, 20:38

Originally Posted by Woodman

I haven't found a rear tyre yet that will last longer than 3500 to 4000kms.

That's 'cause you ride like a nana.

A psychopathic nana on P and speed...

**pete-blen** · 24th November 2013, 21:01

Originally Posted by Woodman

Front has been on for about 4000kms and looks like brand new. My first rear which was a 460 and too skinny was replaced at about that 4000km mark with a 510 so should last longer.(1)

(1) I haven't found a rear tyre yet that will last longer than 3500 to 4000kms.

Sounds about right.... I have just over 2000k on a 510 ... it's not quite 50% worn...

**Fern** · 26th November 2013, 00:45

does anyone know where I can get a cheap heavy duty inner tube in Auckland?

My current one has done 30000kms and is losing 10psi a week now.. think its time for a new one!

**dino3310** · 26th November 2013, 16:19

Originally Posted by Fern

does anyone know where I can get a cheap heavy duty inner tube in Auckland?

My current one has done 30000kms and is losing 10psi a week now.. think its time for a new one!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-667040401.htm
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-665064121.htm

most shops deal with irc HD tubes normally $27-28

**Danger Dave** · 27th November 2013, 11:49

Originally Posted by Fern

does anyone know where I can get a cheap heavy duty inner tube in Auckland?

My current one has done 30000kms and is losing 10psi a week now.. think its time for a new one!

http://www.bits4bikes.co.nz/accessor...eous/1045.aspx

**Eddieb** · 28th November 2013, 18:55

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Yep, 705's from CycleTreads.
$120 for a rear and $102 for a front.

Do you run 120 or 130 rear?

120's are out of stock at the distributor apparently but 130's are available. Any noticable difference bearing in mind this is only going to get run on the road?

**NordieBoy** · 28th November 2013, 19:06

Originally Posted by Eddieb

Do you run 120 or 130 rear?

120's are out of stock at the distributor apparently but 130's are available. Any noticable difference bearing in mind this is only going to get run on the road?

I run 120's on the 350 and 650 but the 130 would be fine, especially on the road.
On the 120, there are no chicken strips from even nana type road use...

**CrazyFrog** · 28th November 2013, 20:43

Cheap brand new Scorpion A/T on TradeMe 110/80-18 $30, good for 250 - 400cc adv'ers
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-666830520.htm

**tri boy** · 30th November 2013, 17:14

Walked into Boyds for a tyre graze, while I was supposed to be getting DVDs for Kanny.
Big mistake.
John managed to sell me new shoes for kanny's KLE.
130/80-17
90/90-21 MT21's $200 pingers for both.
Oh, he's a sneaky beggar alright.

Fatty the scrambler is up for new shoes too.
Nordies cool aid,(705s) will finally be tried.

**Waihou Thumper** · 30th November 2013, 17:20

Originally Posted by tri boy

Walked into Boyds for a tyre graze, while I was supposed to be getting DVDs for Kanny.
Big mistake.
John managed to sell me new shoes for kanny's KLE.
130/80-17
90/90-21 MT21's $200 pingers for both.
Oh, he's a sneaky beggar alright.

Fatty the scrambler is up for new shoes too.
Nordies cool aid,(705s) will finally be tried.

Bloody good price!