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

[dino3310]

dino mate, just wait a bit and the new Dakar E-09 is here soon, harder case and wear longer..
130/80-18 E-09 DAKAR 72S TT R
Desert rally performer - upgraded Dakar version
- upgraded compound, reinforced bead and carcass
- extended lifespan over punishing terrain


JMJ

sounds good mate, lets hope they keep the price down

[cooneyr]

Looks like it's up to me again



We prefer the term "big boned".

Yes well some of us are both

[.chris]

You have seen how I ride, I could never go fast enough to destory even a cheap ass motorcyle retread.
Had a look on their site, they have a 140/80 18 listed but so do most tyre makers and when you try and get one they say "oh sorry, we have not started to manufacture that tire in that size yet"

So back to searching.
I just want a tire 140/80 18 that will last 6000km +, something 50/50.
I am looking at the Pirelli MT90 A/T as an option. Anyone have any other suggestions? Mitas E07 is already on my list.

Well it turns out my TKC80 did about 7000km before it was completely flat in the middle, so it infact fits the job I hope for a tire.
I was worried that the first half of the tread went in the first 2000km, but the wear slowed from there. The TKC remains on my list.

[junkmanjoe]

What about the E-10 for the fatties? Any more news about them?

Cheers R

Mr mitas says, a fault in the making of the cases on the E-10.
he has ordered E-07. E-09, E-09 dakar.
this is ment to be available in the 140 -80-18.

JMJ

[warewolf]

Wonder if this means harder compound - less grip on hardpack surfaces MT21 style...

I expect so. They've offered "Dakar" versions of various models/sizes for a long time. In the same way an E-09 is a close copy of a T-63, I'd expect the E-09 Dakar to be a close copy of the T-63's tougher brother, the Desert.

[Padmei]

Thinking about one of these clearance items for the CCA. Would it last a day or two?
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/I...-Front-Tyre-21

[andy mac]

Thinking about one of these clearance items for the CCA. Would it last a day or two?
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/I...-Front-Tyre-21

I couldn't resist those prices so bought both front & rear Innovas for the 250.
The front worked well but it wasn't round! It took 120psi to seat the bead & then it would relapse at 25psi. After 3500km I was sick of the bumpy ride & ditched it. It still had plenty of life.
The rear was FIM approved, meaning small 10mm knobs. Again it worked well but was worn down to the casing by 1700km.

Michelin T63 rear lasted 3000km. Next is a Dunlop 606 - because I want a big knob ... bly

[warewolf]

The Innova Super Enduro front/rear are road legal, but the Super Cross front/rear aren't.
INNOVA Super Enduro Front Tyre 21"

They'll certainly last a few days.

[JATZ]

Thinking about one of these clearance items for the CCA. Would it last a day or two?
http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/I...-Front-Tyre-21

Jus curios........ did you try the Kenda ? Give it a strop through the Hira?

[Padmei]

Good stuff. The super enduro it is.
I haven't fitted the Kenda yet Jatz. I was going to wait to do it on the ferry ride over.

[NordieBoy]

I've got one of the Super Enduro fronts here you can try/use.

Didn't think you're allowed down with the bikes whilst sailing?

Put both on and have a blat up Sharlands first to see if you like them or not first.
Would be annoying to do the CCA on tyres you don't like...

[Eddieb]

Didn't think you're allowed down with the bikes whilst sailing?

Interislander clear and close the vehicle decks while sailing, dunno about Bluebridge.

[junkmanjoe]

yup there the same, bluebridge shut the lower deck off as well..

JMJ

[Padmei]

Only joking about changing the tyre. How did you find the front Nordie?

[NordieBoy]

Only joking about changing the tyre. How did you find the front Nordie?

Grips fine but feels very heavy in the steering. I was running 18psi however and it may be better at 20-22psi.

Willdat? is running one on his DR too...