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

**Kokopelli** · 16th February 2010, 20:50

Yep, the T63 front knobs are tiny. I usually go with a MT21 because of it.

**Howie** · 16th February 2010, 21:23

Originally Posted by Padmei

Tossing up between T63 or 606 for front. Have a worn 606 on the front atm but looking at the $50 price difference. Jatz you rate them?

They seem all right in Gravel, grass, and any dry surface. Not sure how well they'd do in mud, as they only have a fairly short depth of knob.

Originally Posted by Woodman

Am pretty sure the t63 front is a lot less agressive than a d606. Sorta not really a match for the rear. Mind you i have never had a t63 front and at the moment have a d606 which I love.

yep they are a lot less aggressive than a d606

Attached pic is a T63 with about 1000km on it. last one I changed out at about 8000k, but only as I had a long trip planned.

**junkmanjoe** · 16th February 2010, 21:31

ive got around 2,500km on my front T63, its holding up good on the heavy bike.
the mitch desert on rear is also holding up good.

JMJ

**cooneyr** · 17th February 2010, 12:16

I love the D606 front. Really rated it on the DR650 and XTZ750. The 950 is giving it a bloody hard time though. The edge knobs are getting well worn from cornering on the seal. Not sure if it will see 8k kms on the 950. Still it does so well on the seal and the gravel I dont think I'll be changing.

Cheers R

**Fluffy Cat** · 17th February 2010, 14:19

Anything near 8k on a 606 on a 990 is pretty good. The 990 ain't a light bike and must give the 606 some abuse!.

**Padmei** · 17th February 2010, 20:01

Thanks gents.

I am really happy with the one I've got so I guess I'll spend the extra & get another 606.
Now is there any online tyre places or cheap places to get them? I have googled but come up with nothing really apart from cycletreads.

**NordieBoy** · 17th February 2010, 20:20

Originally Posted by Padmei

I am really happy with the one I've got so I guess I'll spend the extra & get another 606.
Now is there any online tyre places or cheap places to get them? I have googled but come up with nothing really apart from cycletreads.

Talk to Lester.

**junkmanjoe** · 21st February 2010, 20:42

hi guys..any one got any cheap knoby tires i can chuck on my litte DR
its got 21" front and a 18" rear..

its only going to be used off road..
any help..

JMJ

**pete376403** · 21st February 2010, 21:05

http://www.biketreadz.co.nz/index.ph...rt&F=Rear&R=18

http://www.biketreadz.co.nz/index.ph...t&F=Front&R=21

**Taz** · 22nd February 2010, 10:07

Just an update on the 140/80x17 Mitas E09 on the back of the KTM525. It now has over 2000kms of seal and gravel on it and is still north of half worn. A dot legal knobby lasts only around 1500kms in comparison.

**dino3310** · 22nd February 2010, 19:22

i got a pair of ac10s to chuck on next, but after that im going back to E-09s....

or get a TKC80 front and just keep putting round rubber things on the back

**junkmanjoe** · 22nd February 2010, 21:21

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