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

[gpcustom]

Here was my experience with the K270 rear - even Bart agreed: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129737158

So I've just been away since Friday putting these tyres to the test.
And I don't find them any different to anything else I've ever had on any of my bikes
No problems on or off road. I'm even considering running them again

[bart]

So I've just been away since Friday putting these tyres to the test.
And I don't find them any different to anything else I've ever had on any of my bikes
No problems on or off road. I'm even considering running them again

Put a couple of thou on it, ride in the wet, and get back to me.

[gpcustom]

Put a couple of thou on it, ride in the wet, and get back to me.

Will do I can't see it making that much difference but will just see how they go.
I also checked out a few reviews and didn't really see any complaints about them

[bushy]

I have a GN125 powerhouse which will be required to take me over some adventure terrain on a trip coming up that a few of us are doing around the South Island.

The original tyres are shit, much like the bike lol, but this trip isn't about speed, obviously...

Does anyone know of DOT approved knobbly type tyres that I could use to match a 2.75 - 18 front and a 3.50 - 16 rear?

I was wondering if there was a trials type tyre that might do the trick. DOT approved is not a necessity as long as the tread isn't too aggressive.

Cheers

[pouakai]

I'd guess the only knobbly for 18x2.75 is likely to be a rear. For a 16 then maybe some of the kids or peewee MX bikes have a 16 probably the fronts !

[Waipukbiker]

Im pretty sure Suzuki are now selling these as farm bikes with mods like tyres, guards, racks and different gearing etc, Prob just putting non DOT knobblies on.

[bushy]

Im pretty sure Suzuki are now selling these as farm bikes with mods like tyres, guards, racks and different gearing etc, Prob just putting non DOT knobblies on.

Hi yep it looks like some dealers are converting them to farm bikes but looking at the tyres I can see on TM they look too knobbly for road use. Be non DOT for sure I would guess.
Cheers

[NordieBoy]

I have a GN125 powerhouse which will be required to take me over some adventure terrain on a trip coming up that a few of us are doing around the South Island.

The original tyres are shit, much like the bike lol, but this trip isn't about speed, obviously...

Does anyone know of DOT approved knobbly type tyres that I could use to match a 2.75 - 18 front and a 3.50 - 16 rear?

I was wondering if there was a trials type tyre that might do the trick. DOT approved is not a necessity as long as the tread isn't too aggressive.

Cheers

Shinko 241 rear for the front?

[flashg]

Hi yep it looks like some dealers are converting them to farm bikes but looking at the tyres I can see on TM they look too knobbly for road use. Be non DOT for sure I would guess.

Cheers

I run pirelli mx extra x on front of my WR, full mx tyre but its dot approved. Can't judge a book by it's cover. Google the manufactures websites for tyre sizes tread and or dot approval. Good luck I'm sure you'll find the tyre's your after.

[bushy]

Thanks Nordie and Flashg, I like the look of the shinko 241, looks like I can only get in 3.50 18 so might be a tad wide for front? Would that matter too much?

Will sort rear easy enough, not too fussed about going too knobbly on back.
Cheers

[NordieBoy]

I've got a stash of unused skinny 18" Pirelli's in the Emporium I can have a look through...

[bushy]

I've got a stash of unused skinny 18" Pirelli's in the Emporium I can have a look through...

Hey Nordie, that would be great if you stumbled upon something better than the standard slick. PM me if you find something in the Emporium, I will sort payment / koha / donation etc

Cheers

[oneblackflag]

Im going on the 'Mr Motorcycles Charity Ride Waikaretu Apr 13'http://www.silverbullet.co.nz/event.php?id=11080 On the WRR. It looks like may see some rain. I'd be riding there and back about an hour each way (fellow KB has kindly offered fuel at lunch if I need it).

Pretty sure im going to enjoy it and be doing more organized trail rides.

The question about tyres is this… currently I have a TCK80 on the front which I dont think will be knobbly enough... Wanted to get the Pirelli Scorpion Pro but the bike shop has said its being discontinued (from thier supplier anyway). The shop has recommend the MT 21 Rallycross and has one coming in for me to look at. What are peoples opinions on this tyre, will it be aggressive enough for trail rides? The other option is the Michelin Ac10 (may not have one in by the weekend)

I wanted dot tyres because I dont have a trailor to get to the rides... Im assuming if you had a non dot insurance may be an issue if you crashed out on the way?

I have a 1/2 to 2/3rds worn AC 10 for the back, recokon this will do?

Many thanks

[NordieBoy]

MT21 would be fine unless you're racing. And brilliant on rocks. Reverse it when the trailing edge starts wearing and you'll get lots of use out of it.
I'd run it at about 18-20psi for trail riding.

The worn rear will just make momentum even more important.

[oneblackflag]

MT21 would be fine unless you're racing. And brilliant on rocks. Reverse it when the trailing edge starts wearing and you'll get lots of use out of it.
I'd run it at about 18-20psi for trail riding.

The worn rear will just make momentum even more important.

Cheers Nordie, you always come up with thes goods.

Just realized the Suzuki Berm Buster is the same weekend, desisions desions.