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

**Crisis management** · 29th July 2011, 17:49

I've just fitted a Pirelli MT70 on the rear, I'm sick of shredding knobs in 3000 kms, I'll let you know in a week or so if it's any good (trials carried out on private road by profeshinul rider etc...)

**ducatijim** · 29th July 2011, 18:44

Originally Posted by clint640

Me Me Me Me! I'll even pick it up, are you home Sunday arvo?

Cheers
Clint

Oui fooked up sorry Clint. You see, i am challenged remembering stuff, get confused with numbers, a wee beet dyslexik......

ITS A BLOODY E07!

Sorry......

**NordieBoy** · 29th July 2011, 19:44

Originally Posted by ducatijim

Oui fooked up sorry Clint. You see, i am challenged remembering stuff, get confused with numbers, a wee beet dyslexik......

ITS A BLOODY E07!

Sorry......

Would you have to clean the blood off to courier it?

And whose blood?

**clint640** · 1st August 2011, 11:45

Originally Posted by Crisis management

I've just fitted a Pirelli MT70 on the rear, I'm sick of shredding knobs in 3000 kms, I'll let you know in a week or so if it's any good (trials carried out on private road by profeshinul rider etc...)

Bwaahaahaahahaha! The MT70 is actually not a bad tyre while it lasts, plenty 'o grip on gravel & great on the seal, but they are only good for about 4K km. I used quite a few on the rear until I discovered the EO-7 that lasts twice as long for a small sacrifice of tarmac grip.

Originally Posted by ducatijim

Oui fooked up sorry Clint. You see, i am challenged remembering stuff, get confused with numbers, a wee beet dyslexik......

ITS A BLOODY E07!

Sorry......

No worries, E0-9, E0-7, it's all good with me, 9 for gnarly/winter rides, 7 for summer/commuting, I need one of each at the mo, you home Sunday? I'll be going through Reporoa again then.

Cheers
Clint

**Pikey** · 1st August 2011, 11:57

E09's did the trick on Sunday. 500k of gravel and road. Not really what I got them for but performed well

**ducatijim** · 1st August 2011, 12:41

Originally Posted by Pikey

E09's did the trick on Sunday. 500k of gravel and road. Not really what I got them for but performed well

Crikey!! WTF else would you want to use e09's for....a track day maybe?

**ducatijim** · 1st August 2011, 12:43

Originally Posted by clint640

you home Sunday? I'll be going through Reporoa again then.

Cheers
Clint

Yes, i expect to be!

**Pikey** · 1st August 2011, 12:47

Originally Posted by ducatijim

Crikey!! WTF else would you want to use e09's for....a track day maybe?

More for dirt etc in the Mangys etc. Big road k's not usually my thing

**.chris** · 1st August 2011, 22:27

I am about to put a new frontie on the 690, after the great experience I had with the Karoo 2, I think I might give a Karoo 2 (t) a try, at $144 seems pretty reasonable.

Anyone with a good reason not to give them a try?

And before you start, yes I know a MT21 is only $95, but I don't like the buzzy feeling you (read I) get from them, after something a bit smoother.

**ADVGD** · 2nd August 2011, 10:49

Originally Posted by .chris

...at $144 seems pretty reasonable...

Interesting, their rears are noticeably pricier than most tyres, especially the larger 17s at $400+, the fronts however seem to be around to a little over standard price.

I'll be interested to hear your feedback on these if you get em...

**.chris** · 2nd August 2011, 11:01

Originally Posted by ADVGD

Interesting, their rears are noticeably pricier than most tyres, especially the larger 17s at $400+, the fronts however seem to be around to a little over standard price.

I'll be interested to hear your feedback on these if you get em...

So far I have run a t Karoo 2 front and rear, they were both very good. the Karoo rear was great but did not last long, not sure if at $260 for a 140/80 18 is very good value, but performance they were excellent.
I may consider trying a Karoo 2 (t) rear next time if I am feeling rich enough, but an extra $100 over some other good options is hard to get past.

**ADVGD** · 2nd August 2011, 11:10

Originally Posted by .chris

So far I have run a t Karoo 2 front and rear, they were both very good. the Karoo rear was great but did not last long, not sure if at $260 for a 140/80 18 is very good value, but performance they were excellent.
I may consider trying a Karoo 2 (t) rear next time if I am feeling rich enough, but an extra $100 over some other good options is hard to get past.

Looking at the prices it seems only the wide 17s and extra wide 18s are pricey. To me $260 is a good price, especially if you like riding them. I might give one a nudge, how many Ks did you get from the rear, and what sort of ratios were you riding on tarmac/offroad?

**.chris** · 2nd August 2011, 16:55

Done deal, also put on some new brembo front brake pads.

I can't quote exact kms for that Karoo 2 rear, I think I got around 3000km, and it was partly worn when I got it (trademe special), guessing you would get about 5000km at best.
I managed to destory the last 20% of it on one trip down to Wanganui & back, my impression was it did not like the tarmac very much.
But saying that I got a good 7000km out of TKC 80 which is almost 2x what most people get so my riding style combined with slipper clutch and cush hub probably means I am reasonably kind to my tires.

**Night Falcon** · 2nd August 2011, 17:13

Originally Posted by .chris

....But saying that I got a good 7000km out of TKC 80 which is almost 2x what most people get so my riding style combined with slipper clutch and cush hub probably means I am reasonably kind to my tires.

Kind...mate....any kinder and you' be santa!! When I sold my 990 and bought the 690 I thought " great at least I wont be buying rear tires as often"

I try to be kind but 7K from a TKC !! I'd be riding on spokes after 5K??