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

[oneblackflag]

just put another Shinko 700 on the XTR for the dusty....
Got 4132km from the last one.. which is pretty good as it was always run below
Yamaha's recommended pressure of 29psi..

Have a 704 on the rear of the WRr. Seems to be wearing very quick I'll be lucky to get Near 2000k... It is narrow though 4.60 from memory, would that be the problem or is the 704 softer than a 700? Could be my wrist....

[10bikekid]

Have a 704 on the rear of the WRr. Seems to be wearing very quick I'll be lucky to get Near 2000k... It is narrow though 4.60 from memory, would that be the problem or is the 704 softer than a 700? Could be my wrist....

Nah, its the tire, and perhaps low tire pressures ?

Can get 6000 + Ks out of the right tire on a 950 putting 100hp through it at times (maybe only 75hp on the gravel )

How you finding that WR, they sound like a mean ride

[pete-blen]

Have a 704 on the rear of the WRr. Seems to be wearing very quick I'll be lucky to get Near 2000k... It is narrow though 4.60 from memory, would that be the problem or is the 704 softer than a 700? Could be my wrist....

the XT660R has a rekluse clutch in it... which soften out the power delivery to the rear wheel... must help tire ware...

[oneblackflag]

Nah, its the tire, and perhaps low tire pressures ?

Can get 6000 + Ks out of the right tire on a 950 putting 100hp through it at times (maybe only 75hp on the gravel )

How you finding that WR, they sound like a mean ride

Have it around 28psi usually. Have a long gravel drive that I like to keep ripped up.... Must stop that

Think its great for a 250, modded the airbox, header, exhaust and changed the rear sprocket from 42 stock (way to high) to a light 45 tooth today, zips around perfecty now even up hill, quite quick up to 100 clicks too. Should have 28-30 ponies now.

[oneblackflag]

the XT660R has a rekluse clutch in it... which soften out the power delivery to the rear wheel... must help tire ware...

sure you're not taking it to easy?

[10bikekid]

Have it around 28psi usually. Have a long gravel drive that I like to keep ripped up.... Must stop that

Think its great for a 250, modded the airbox, header, exhaust and changed the rear sprocket from 42 stock (way to high) to a light 45 tooth today, zips around perfecty now even up hill, quite quick up to 100 clicks too. Should have 28-30 ponies now.

Would be a good go anywhere bike, I'd think, what about the seat ?

I sat on one the other day at Cycletreads, man it was high (seemed taller than My YZ) do you notice that ?

PS, I've noticed the metal halves your tire life and trashes them badly once on they're worn side, unless you take it easy which is really no fun at all

[oneblackflag]

Would be a good go anywhere bike, I'd think, what about the seat ?

I sat on one the other day a Cycle treads man it was high (seemed taller than My YZ) do you notice that ?

PS, I've noticed the metal halves your tire life and trashes them badly once on they're worn side, unless you take it easy which is really no fun at all

Yea tall seat, can be lowered half an inch or so. Narrow and hard on the arse after an hour... You get used to it, like a cycle. Good aftermarket seats for it.

Can't help but fishtail up the drive, too much fun.

[dino3310]

Have a 704 on the rear of the WRr. Seems to be wearing very quick I'll be lucky to get Near 2000k... It is narrow though 4.60 from memory, would that be the problem or is the 704 softer than a 700? Could be my wrist....

the 244 seems to be lasting well on the XR, 3500 so far reckon i might get anotner K out of it, cheap to from bits4bikes $98

[oneblackflag]

the 244 seems to be lasting well on the XR, 3500 so far reckon i might get anotner K out of it, cheap to from bits4bikes $98

Yea think I'll try the 244 next.... You had told me... Didn't listen

[NordieBoy]

Yea think I'll try the 244 next.... You had told me... Didn't listen

If you like fishtailing, you'll love the 244.

[Baldyman]

Unfortunately most of my riding is on tar seal these days. I was looking for a more road based tyre, good in the wet. Has anyone tried the Anakee 3?

F650GS Dakar. Currently TKC's

Any other recommendations for road based tyres, with a little dirt would be appreciated.

Thank you.

[oneblackflag]

If you like fishtailing, you'll love the 244.

Well it's a trade off, I'd rather not be fishtailing all over the road when doing gravel, but I'm mostly on the black stuff. Had a Michelin AC10, loved it but obviously it got a hammering on the road.

[pete-blen]

Unfortunately most of my riding is on tar seal these days. I was looking for a more road based tyre, good in the wet. Has anyone tried the Anakee 3?

F650GS Dakar. Currently TKC's

Any other recommendations for road based tyres, with a little dirt would be appreciated.

Thank you.

Shinko 705....

[dino3310]

If you like fishtailing, you'll love the 244.

thats a yes on both counts it will out live the AC10 rear by 2folds

[Baldyman]

Shinko 705....

Thanks for the info, they look like a good tyre at a good price (Cycletreads).

I did a quick search on Google for reviews and two You-tube videos were among the list and they showed some issues with the tyres. Has anyone on here had quality problems with the Shinko 705's?