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

**NordieBoy** · 31st May 2012, 19:01

Originally Posted by Pikey

You still a 705 fan Fran??

Got a new rear yesterday

**Pikey** · 1st June 2012, 17:39

My E09 is getting close to replacement time?
So big decision time soon???

**NordieBoy** · 1st June 2012, 18:45

Originally Posted by Pikey

So big decision time soon???

Yes .

**dino3310** · 1st June 2012, 20:10

Originally Posted by Pikey

My E09 is getting close to replacement time?
So big decision time soon???

dont buy one of those shitty shinkos

**NordieBoy** · 1st June 2012, 21:26

Originally Posted by dino3310

dont buy one of those shitty shinkos

Nah, buy one of the good Shinkos instead

**pete-blen** · 2nd June 2012, 19:39

Anyone had anything to do with these?
Golden Boy SR242 trials patten tyre... 400/18 for $69

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...ail_tyres.aspx

**NordieBoy** · 2nd June 2012, 20:18

Originally Posted by pete-blen

Anyone had anything to do with these?
Golden Boy SR242 trials patten tyre... 400/18 for $69

http://www.cycletreads.co.nz/product...ail_tyres.aspx

Good value, general purpose tyres.

**pete-blen** · 3rd June 2012, 12:36

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Good value, general purpose tyres.

They are hopeing to have the SR242 back in stock
next week... might grab one , nothing to lose at $69
may be a bit harder rubber than a
comp trials tyre..

**george formby** · 3rd June 2012, 12:47

Any suggestions for a cheap(ish) road legal knobbie for the DT 230? Won't be long before I need to go shopping. Tire needs to be ok on the road but will be really used on gravel, trails & for the next few months mud, mud & mud. Not fussed about wear if the tire is cheap enough. It will be the rear that needs replacing.
The current, ahem, moto x tire has been tickety boo but gets a pasting on the tar seal, has a very high pucker factor on wet roads & it's easy to ride right off the edge of it. I would prefer a tire with a bit more profile... Any knobbie will be compromised on wet roads, C'est la vie.

**NordieBoy** · 3rd June 2012, 13:19

Originally Posted by george formby

Any suggestions for a cheap(ish) road legal knobbie for the DT 230? Won't be long before I need to go shopping. Tire needs to be ok on the road but will be really used on gravel, trails & for the next few months mud, mud & mud. Not fussed about wear if the tire is cheap enough. It will be the rear that needs replacing.
The current, ahem, moto x tire has been tickety boo but gets a pasting on the tar seal, has a very high pucker factor on wet roads & it's easy to ride right off the edge of it. I would prefer a tire with a bit more profile... Any knobbie will be compromised on wet roads, C'est la vie.

Pete's above mentioned Shinko would fit the bill.
Or for more mud-ability, a Kenda 760.

**george formby** · 3rd June 2012, 13:36

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

Pete's above mentioned Shinko would fit the bill.
Or for more mud-ability, a Kenda 760.

That Kenda looks compatible with Northland clay & gloop. Cheers.

**XF650** · 3rd June 2012, 17:50

Originally Posted by george formby

Any suggestions for a cheap(ish) road legal knobbie for the DT 230? Won't be long before I need to go shopping. Tire needs to be ok on the road but will be really used on gravel, trails & for the next few months mud, mud & mud. Not fussed about wear if the tire is cheap enough. It will be the rear that needs replacing.
The current, ahem, moto x tire has been tickety boo but gets a pasting on the tar seal, has a very high pucker factor on wet roads & it's easy to ride right off the edge of it. I would prefer a tire with a bit more profile... Any knobbie will be compromised on wet roads, C'est la vie.

My experience with DT230 tyres is Dunlop D605's for most riding and BFGoodrich Crossengo for mud.
Both tyres seem to suit light bikes.

**pete-blen** · 3rd June 2012, 18:00

Originally Posted by XF650

My experience with DT230 tyres is Dunlop D605's for most riding and BFGoodrich Crossengo for mud.
Both tyres seem to suit light bikes.

I have been useing 605s on the XR250.. good tyre but they
don't last very long...don't think I have got 3000k out of my rear 605..
Vee Rubber make the same tyre for like $65 for a 410/18.. the V221

these fella's have them...
http://www.motozone.co.nz/products/t...bber-v221.aspx

**CrazyFrog** · 6th June 2012, 21:38

I'm getting rid of a Pirelli MT21 Rallycross 90/90-21 front if anyone is looking for one.
Near new, 180km only on mix of seal and gravel. Nuthin wrong with it, I just prefer full enduro knobblies on my 525.

Have listed it on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...557186&ed=true

**NordieBoy** · 6th June 2012, 21:50

Originally Posted by CrazyFrog

I'm getting rid of a Pirelli MT21 Rallycross 90/90-21 front if anyone is looking for one.
Near new, 180km only on mix of seal and gravel. Nuthin wrong with it, I just prefer full enduro knobblies on my 525.

Have listed it on TM http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...557186&ed=true

I'll take it!

Should I bid on the auction or what?