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

[dino3310]

'thatlookslikefun' and 'rosie' are on wr's would be interesting to see whats worked for them

[oneblackflag]

am i confusing you more yet i can go on

No, thanks for the reply . Think I know what I'll do now: MT90 rear for the most part, swap it out for the AC10 or other knobly for the dirty stuff. I have a TCK80 on the front which I find bloody good on and off road, so that can stay full time.

I actually have a spare rear hub so depending on cost I may just lace up another rim and keep a knobbly ready to go . Any ideas on that cost?

[oneblackflag]

Oh, and must spread more rep yadda yadda before Dino gets more

[dino3310]

I actually have a spare rear hub so depending on cost I may just lace up another rim and keep a knobbly ready to go . Any ideas on that cost?

I would if I could but $$$an issue

[clint640]

Thanks Clint. While price is always a factor, I do still want a good tyre. Do you run the 705's on your 640? If so, how have you found them?

The 640 is too cool for Shinkos Actually the 705's aren't available in a 130 or 140 wide 18" version to suit my proper size back rim & I usually like to run something a little more aggressive anyway - an E-07 rear is my normal commuting-touring tyre & I have more knobby options on the rack for gnarlier rides.

Has anybody tried the Shinko E700 rear? These are available in 130/18. 140's usually seem to last a bit better for me though, may just get another E0-7.

Cheers
Clint

[Tug Boat]

The 640 is too cool for Shinkos Actually the 705's aren't available in a 130 or 140 wide 18" version to suit my proper size back rim & I usually like to run something a little more aggressive anyway - an E-07 rear is my normal commuting-touring tyre & I have more knobby options on the rack for gnarlier rides.

Has anybody tried the Shinko E700 rear? These are available in 130/18. 140's usually seem to last a bit better for me though, may just get another E0-7.

Cheers
Clint

I ran the Shenko E700 rear on the 690 on the South Island loop in November 4500 ks Blenheim back to Blenheim did well for a $ 130.00 tyre just the 130 size looks a little skinny on the 690.

Cheers
Andrew

[10bikekid]

Tire pressure..?
Just let it slide, Brudda, let it slide...

34 37 Road 22 25 Gravel

[oneblackflag]

'thatlookslikefun' and 'rosie' are on wr's would be interesting to see whats worked for them

Ended up ordering a Shinko 700 rear... 130/80 hopefully it won't be to much slower at turning in than the 704 4.60. Seems like they last alot longer on the road, good on gravel. This will be my main tyre and I'll chuck on the AC10 for the dirt/mud

Opted for the 700 over 244 for street cornering/grip.

[oneblackflag]

I actually have a spare rear hub so depending on cost I may just lace up another rim and keep a knobbly ready to go . Any ideas on that cost?

I would if I could but $$$an issue

Costed a rim + spokes at Boydes... Ca-ching $$$.... Nuts, and I have the hub already .

Quality rim, spokes and rotor will be $280 + post from US. Or whole built wheel $450 (but then i'd need to sell the Existing hub).

Wonder how long the payback time would be on saved tyre wear having a street 90/10 + 20/80 setups...? Certainly save on change over time.

[dino3310]

Costed a rim + spokes at Boydes... Ca-ching $$$.... Nuts, and I have the hub already .

Quality rim, spokes and rotor will be $280 + post from US. Or whole built wheel $450 (but then i'd need to sell the Existing hub).

Wonder how long the payback time would be on saved tyre wear having a street 90/10 + 20/80 setups...? Certainly save on change over time.

Nice mate.........
im just keeping an eye out for the odd set on trademe, lots of xr200/250 rims about and when they put a 600 set on they pump the price up.... one day i'll come accross a cheap set in some ones shed but till then i'll just keep tire changing

[dino3310]

another to throw in the loop could be the 760trackmaster, fantasic offroad and gravel just a bit squirmy on the road and not such a long life span depending on rider, they pop up on trademe now and again for $80ish brand new.

h:

here it is http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-698887781.htm

[pete-blen]

Nice mate.........
im just keeping an eye out for the odd set on trademe, lots of xr200/250 rims about and when they put a 600 set on they pump the price up.... one day i'll come accross a cheap set in some ones shed but till then i'll just keep tire changing

Adapt a wheel...
i had a 200 shinray rear as a 2nd wheel on my XR250...
made spacers & packed the sprocket out 7mm...

I'm looking for a rear for something to adapt to the XT... DR/KLR/XR etc..anything with a disc & cush drive in 17" or 18"

[pouakai]

Just finished 2014 DB1K wearing E-09 front(19") and rear(17") on my 200kg Elefant. Chose those tyres because they seem to have positive press, look like they should perform like a tkc80 but are cheaper, and are one of few knobblies available for 19/17.
Verdict: they perform better than you would expect on the seal and I am still able to keep up with my regular buddies on the 'Akaroa GP'. This is quite surprising really when you consider the am mount of actual rubber they put down (i reackon the front must be less than %50 block:space ratio)
On dry hard pack or rocky terrain they have been ok and performed nicely
On wet grass or mud though they are absolutely lethal with barely enough grip to keep the bike vertical while standing still, many times I have been riding happily along one moment and the next ploughing through the mud on my face without really knowing what happened. It's been a lot like try to ride on a nice rink!
The rear I have better opinion of - it has more rubber and deeper tread than the front and there were many times when I was stopped dead in some mud or a river crossing or slippery incline when I expected the worst but found I was still able to 'tractor' out, so credit to the rear hoop.
Overall I find their strongest performance to be on the road but for that you choose a road tyre. I will not be using them again and the front especially will likely be tossed 1/2 used.
P

[_Shrek_]

Just finished 2014 DB1K wearing E-09 front(19") and rear(17") on my 200kg Elefant.

what psi were you running? the 1150 is 249kg with gear 260ish then add me at 143 in full riding gear & I was running 25 front & 20 rear, any more & it didn't work that well in the wet stuff etc....

[pouakai]

Started the day at 24/28 and let down to 15/18 in the wet with little improvement in wet grip, but that would go a long way to explain the violent weaving in the gravel on the way out...