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

**NordieBoy** · 13th July 2012, 20:01

Originally Posted by TangoCharlie

Have you tried the Shinko 700? I can get a rear from Cycletreads for $113

Nope. The 244 is good but soft and the 705 does all I need. A true 50/50 tyre.

**Howie** · 13th July 2012, 21:05

Originally Posted by TangoCharlie

Have you tried the Shinko 700? I can get a rear from Cycletreads for $113
The D606 cut out in 1300km, which at least half of or a bit more was on seal getting to my play ground so I guess I need a 50/50 or 60/40 tyre! At this cost I might give them a crack (hopefully not the knobs)

I use the Shinko E700 on my KLR, have used 3-4 of them on the rear(510-17) The grip is surprisingly good, probably average about 5000km out of them, and could usually squezze a few more out if I had too. They are sensitive to the air pressure you run on the seal though. I haven't tried the D606 so the only comparison I can give is to the T63 130/80-17, which I normally run if I am expecting mud, rough, or greasy conditions on the non sealed parts. I normally average 4000KM out of them.

**TangoCharlie** · 14th July 2012, 11:49

Originally Posted by Howie

I use the Shinko E700 on my KLR, have used 3-4 of them on the rear(510-17) The grip is surprisingly good, probably average about 5000km out of them, and could usually squezze a few more out if I had too. They are sensitive to the air pressure you run on the seal though. I haven't tried the D606 so the only comparison I can give is to the T63 130/80-17, which I normally run if I am expecting mud, rough, or greasy conditions on the non sealed parts. I normally average 4000KM out of them.

Thanks for that info, very helpful. What rear pressure did you end up with on the E700 for sealed roads?

**Pikey** · 14th July 2012, 14:09

I'll go for another mitas E09! 4k on rear and just about time to change?

**dino3310** · 14th July 2012, 19:16

E07 set 17" & 21"
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-493617549.htm

**dino3310** · 14th July 2012, 19:23

AC10 set 21" & 18"
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-491996249.htm

**Waipukbiker** · 14th July 2012, 20:12

Ive got a Shinko 700 on the rear of my old twin shocker KL250 and its been a bloody good tyre so far, Absolutely no probs on shingle although I tend to be a bit of a nana on corners anyway. I recentlty did the "long way round" in Taupo on it and couldnt fault it on or off road.
I run 20psi in it all the time and Im close to 100kg. How it would go on a heavier bike I dont know plus I havnt been on a slick wet road with it yet so thats an unknown. At this stage I wouldnt hesitate to buy another one.

**Howie** · 15th July 2012, 10:25

Originally Posted by TangoCharlie

Thanks for that info, very helpful. What rear pressure did you end up with on the E700 for sealed roads?

I normally run then in the low 30's (psi) on the seal, and only drop them down to about 24-26 psi off the seal.

**warewolf** · 15th July 2012, 12:26

Originally Posted by TangoCharlie

do you bother getting the wheel balanced.

Absolutely. Roadie tyres balanced only at fitment, chunky tyres once or twice more throughout their life. 4skins did an article (Kiwi Rider?) on this a couple of years ago.

Not that I'd ever run one again, but I didn't re-balance the Kenda K270 rear and it ended up egg-shaped (actually closer to triangular) and a horrible ride. When the tyre reached minimum depth there were two points with 3 and 2.5 mm deeper dread than the lowest point.

**Pikey** · 16th July 2012, 18:14

No 130/80 E09s in stock? 140/80 any good?? Or maybe go for a change? Or squeeze another 1000k out of the current one?

**_Shrek_** · 16th July 2012, 18:21

Originally Posted by Pikey

No 130/80 E09s in stock? 140/80 any good?? Or maybe go for a change? Or squeeze another 1000k out of the current one?

the 140 will fit ya bike they work well just a bit tight getting on but

**pete-blen** · 21st July 2012, 15:08

May be a good buy if yer looking to try trials tyres..

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=494480801

**Pikey** · 5th August 2012, 22:33

After talking to a few riders on last weeks BRR ride and advice from Shrek Mitas E09 140/80 going on this week

(getting my favourite shop to fit

)

**MXNUT** · 6th August 2012, 16:44

Originally Posted by MXNUT

On Nordie`s recommendation i ordered at Shinko 244 tyre yesterday

Will be interested to see how it goes. $98 delivered to my local dealer.

For a 140/80/18 tyre it was $80 cheaper than the next cheapest option.

Best milage i have had out of any rear tyre ( on all my bikes ) is 2500 kms so will be happy if i get that out of the Shinko.

Will probably put on an E07 after that but at $120 cheaper than the Mitas, i thought i should give the shinko a try.

1600 kms on the tyre now after the Long way round ADV ride and last weekends MMMMM ride + a bit of hooning around.

Took it easy for the 1st few hundred K`s but last weekend it got well abused.

Probably about half worn, done a few off road challenge sections and it performed very well except in the thick mud.
No moments on the wet or icey tarseal roads either.
Looks like i will get close to 3000 kms out of it which will be a personal record for me and outstanding for a tyre under $100.00

**TangoCharlie** · 6th August 2012, 19:47

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Check this out! Can't take the credit for comming up with the idea as saw a pic on the Net! Made a few Kiwi enhancements.
Used a large 15" Steel Holden Commodore Rim for the base and a 14" Rim for the top. Overall its 800mm tall which stops me having to bend down and stuffing my back. This height and very stable stand allows me to use a bit off muscle to push the bead down and get the tyre fitted with ease! A magnetic tray fits inside to hold all the small bits. Cost next to nothing to make and sure speeds up the process. Even use it for my Mountain Bike Wheels.....