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

[warewolf]

But the TW42 gets that nickname from hamfisted yanks abusing it offroad.
It's not a knobbly, it's a general purpose tyre. Treat it as such and it'll work fine.

Gets that moniker from Tiger riders wrt wet tarseal.

[NordieBoy]

Gets that moniker from Tiger riders wrt wet tarseal.

The DR needs a handfull on gravel to do what the Tiger does with a handful on seal.

[Motu]

It's perhaps unfortunate that Bridgestone call all their dual purpose tyres ''Trail Wings''.There are a lots of them,and they are all very good....for their intended purpose.But for unintended use they are crap.Pity people have a bad experience using them for something they are crap at,and then say they are a crap tyre.They are right,for the wrong reason.

[JATZ]

Your more than welcome to try Mrs Jatz ride one day werewolf, see what you think of the TW302('course you have to be gentle......."yeah right")

[warewolf]

"Fit for purpose"

If I had a dollar for every time someone said something like, "these TKC80s are so much better in the dirt than the OEM Trail Wings..." Comparing an 80/20 tyre to a 50/50 is meaningless, but happens a lot.

Reckon I'll still give them a go. Nothing could be as bad as a Kenda K270. Ta for the offer Jatz. I'm not a fan of TKC80s, either, so maybe like Mrs Jatz I might get along with the Trailwings better.

[Oscar]

"Fit for purpose"

If I had a dollar for every time someone said something like, "these TKC80s are so much better in the dirt than the OEM Trail Wings..." Comparing an 80/20 tyre to a 50/50 is meaningless, but happens a lot.

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I'll take that bet!
You put Deathwings on yer 640 and I'll put TKC's on mine.
How many surfaces would you like to compare on?

[warewolf]

It's not about whether or not you prefer TKC80s over Deathwings, but whether *I* do. But if you want to buy me a set of TKC80s for another test, don't let me hold you back. Until then, there's plenty of alternatives for me to try.

I don't like Bridgestone sports-touring tyres, so being prepared to at least try their dual-purpose range is a big step for me.

[Underground]

I use both at the same time ,saves any controversy and works real well, tkc front tw42 rear

[NordieBoy]

I use both at the same time ,saves any controversy and works real well, tkc front tw42 rear

Or doubles the controversy.

You paid toooo much for the front and the rear will kill you.

[_Shrek_]

It's not about whether or not you prefer TKC80s over Deathwings, but whether *I* do. But if you want to buy me a set of TKC80s for another test, don't let me hold you back. Until then, there's plenty of alternatives for me to try.

I don't like Bridgestone sports-touring tyres, so being prepared to at least try their dual-purpose range is a big step for me.

I had the Trail wings on my Gs650 found them ok on road & metal, not that flash on wet tar seal
I run Eo7's front & rear, they have a bit of road noise but handle well in the wet on & off the seal, I average 16k rear 20k front thats as long as I'm treating them right lol

[pampa]

Hi all, I'm looking to replace my front tyre (currently TKC80) for maybe a Michelin Baja or T63, any suggestion/comment/advice? I currently have a rear Michelin Baja and I'm very pleased with it seems to last ... is ok on the road (bit noise) and ok offroad for my riding.

Take into account that I sometimes commute, and I'd also like to try new tyres so won't be buying another TKC.

Thanks in advance

[Padmei]

Pampa did you like the TKC80? what kind of riding road & gravel & a few tracks?

[pampa]

Pampa did you like the TKC80? what kind of riding road & gravel & a few tracks?

The TKC was alright lasted a lot around 11000K+ so far and is still going (did 6000k on Dakar and 5000k on Xchallenge which is lighter). Did gravel , sand and stony-beachs and bit rougher places not getting quite to single track but kind firebreaks and not well maintained 4x4 tracks. It behaves well on the road cannot notice the difference with a tourance, but if it gets muddy then is likely not the tire but its probably not intended for it anyway.

Cheers,
Pampa

[Padmei]

Thanks.

PAdmei

[Woodman]

A lot it really is about how you live and learn to ride with the tyre(s) you have chosen. There is no perfect tyre really, and you gotta give each one a chance, and to be honest it is what makes this kind of riding enjoyable.