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

**Woodman** · 19th August 2013, 18:59

Originally Posted by .chris

Yeah, I ran a 140/80 18 it lasted about 6500km, TKC80 was better $ per km

Please don't tell me they last LESS than a tkcmelty.

, I won't even get out the driveway.

**10bikekid** · 20th August 2013, 07:10

Originally Posted by .chris

Yeah, I ran a 140/80 18 it lasted about 6500km, TKC80 was better $ per km

Originally Posted by Woodman

Please don't tell me they last LESS than a tkcmelty.

, I won't even get out the driveway.

Am running a Front on 950
The Big Block is a more aggressive and softer tire than the TKC80, it has good cornering grip on the road in the dry but moves around a bit under load (front is easily lockable under brakes

) Excellent grip on loose stuff (even sand) and will probable last about same as Chris's rear in my application

Not sure if will use again as to viby and unstable for a big bike, (would consider on 650 or 750 though as low cost with ample grip, and considering my DR runs Kenda Trackmasters

)

**Padmei** · 20th August 2013, 20:25

What are half worn MT21s like? Worth while putting a 2nd hand rear on? - I have to pay someone to mount my tyres so if they're crap & won't last I won't bother. I've foound half worn E07s are better than new i reckon

**Box'a'bits** · 20th August 2013, 20:45

Originally Posted by Padmei

What are half worn MT21s like? Worth while putting a 2nd hand rear on? - I have to pay someone to mount my tyres so if they're crap & won't last I won't bother. I've foound half worn E07s are better than new i reckon

I didn't rate the rear MT21, especially on gravel. 1/2 worn would be worser. YRMV.

**NordieBoy** · 20th August 2013, 20:58

Got another half worn MT21 rear in the Emporium if anyone wants one.
Only catch is, the first ride must be a NADS ride, with plenty of video evidence.
Not saying they're bad at all, just exciting....

**NordieBoy** · 20th August 2013, 20:59

Got a spare E07 rear that's just down to the centre bar too, although, I think I'll upgrade to that one in a few thousand k...

**Padmei** · 20th August 2013, 21:52

Ok fair enough i'll get a new E07 in. Who throws away half worn E07s???

**Underground** · 20th August 2013, 22:47

Originally Posted by Padmei

Ok fair enough i'll get a new E07 in. Who throws away half worn E07s???

I do

. . . . I've thrown them away when they've only just started on the canvas half !

**Jantar** · 20th August 2013, 23:06

I have an MT21 on the rear of the DR. It has around 4500 km on it and I figured I should get about another 1000. but this week was the second puncture in 2 weeks and it looks like a perished tube rather than a tyre fault. So a new set of MT21s have just been ordered.

Overall I have been pleased with the tyre. It gives good grip in a wide range of conditions, and the knobs show no sign of any abnormal damage other than wear. The DR is used for light adventure riding and general commuting to work.

I should add that I fitted a Kenda to the front abot 1000 km ago, and I have never had a worse tyre in my life. It was so far out of balance that it took 3 x 25g wheel weights to get the balance anywhere near correct, and just feels horrible to ride on. If anyone wants a near new Kenda (3.00 x 21) they can have it.

**JATZ** · 21st August 2013, 06:51

Originally Posted by Padmei

- I have to pay someone to mount my tyres

You need to practice... I'll drop my wheels off with a set of new tyres aye ?

**Padmei** · 21st August 2013, 07:43

Originally Posted by JATZ

You need to practice... I'll drop my wheels off with a set of new tyres aye ?

Touratech no doubt

I've got a better idea. you come round with your tyre levers & you have a go at mounting them on Schmidt. I can't without nicking the tubes & I've witnessed Lee & Clive wailing on the tyre with rubber mallets trying to get it to seat.

I remember using MT21s on the KLR but they wore out so quick I never went back. I can't go past the 606 on the front & E07 on the back.

**_Shrek_** · 21st August 2013, 09:01

Originally Posted by Padmei

I have to pay someone to mount my tyres

wouldn't it be easier & less pain full if you just used soap

**JATZ** · 21st August 2013, 17:25

Originally Posted by Padmei

Touratech no doubt

I've got a better idea. you come round with your tyre levers & you have a go at mounting them on Schmidt. I can't without nicking the tubes & I've witnessed Lee & Clive wailing on the tyre with rubber mallets trying to get it to seat.

I remember using MT21s on the KLR but they wore out so quick I never went back. I can't go past the 606 on the front & E07 on the back.

Righty ho.... Sat avo alright ? I have to come to the big smoke at 12 so a couple of hours after that I can come and gouge your rims/bend your spokes

I'll even bring my own hammer

Lost your ph # too.... damn phones