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

[TOPFUN NZ]

Hi check look up LMS Imports , we are thinking about taken there tyres on , they seem to have a good selection of all rounders.

[Mint Sauce]

Well finally got round to my first tyre change and fitting the tyres myself. So much for the Bridgestone video guy and "pop the bead". Had no luck with the rear and ended getting Phil at DAS to give me a lesson. After that manged the front myself, broke the bead the Neduro way; not walked that far for a long time. Phil gave me a good tip on breaking a tough bead, when at home, if you have a tow bar use that and the jack to break the bead. Dreading the rear on the road or trail though.


Fitted the Mita E07s. Took it for a burn and the Dakar feels a lot more sure in handling. Looking forward to trying them on the gravel and other stuff this weekend.

Thanks for the recommendations found in this thread on the tyre. At the moment it feels like a good choice. Will feedback on wear and handling as I try them out.

[NordieBoy]

Fitted the Mita E07s. Took it for a burn and the Dakar feels a lot more sure in handling. Looking forward to trying them on the gravel and other stuff this weekend.

You'll find that they won't have any chicken strips at all after a few seal sections

I think I'll go back to them but I'm in the "experimental" stage of my tyre choices.

[_Shrek_]

You'll find that they won't have any chicken strips at all after a few seal sections

I think I'll go back to them but I'm in the "experimental" stage of my tyre choices.

just gone past 16k EO7 on the rear hoping it will do till next thursday before i change it to head sth ive had a EO8 on the front handles like chit on the metal but it got me through

[Transalper]

Hi check look up LMS Imports , we are thinking about taken there tyres on , they seem to have a good selection of all rounders.

Get mine from DAS in Chch, maybe LMS Imports are where DAS get theirs from too, they are the same Mitas E07 and E09 that we've been raving about.
I've also got one of their Trelleborg ones which is good on the Transalp but not so agreeable on the DR.

[timg]

Fitted the Mita E07s. Took it for a burn and the Dakar feels a lot more sure in handling. Looking forward to trying them on the gravel and other stuff this weekend.

Thanks for the recommendations found in this thread on the tyre. At the moment it feels like a good choice. Will feedback on wear and handling as I try them out.

I've had E07's front & rear on my TransAlp for the last 3000km or so. Very happy with them on shingle and seal compared to the original equipment Trailwings which were good on seal but horrible on shingle. Hope they will suit you. Cheers.

[oldrider]

You just can't get Mitas E07 Tyres for the Tiger and that is a big disappointment for me.

On the T/A, they were great, I was really impressed with them all round.

It is nice when you feel really confident in your tyres! John.

But wait, I have probably said that already, haven't I!

[NordieBoy]

This thread is probably responsible for 3/4 of the Mitas sales in NZ.

[helenoftroy]

This thread is probably responsible for 3/4 of the Mitas sales in NZ.

I reckon

Boys at DAS have just put a set of E07's on the GS after checking out this thread.Much cheaper than the Saharas and TKC80's that I've had.Only been on the seal so far .....

[OV Lander]

I can't see that written anywhere on that site. Can you put a more specific link up?

Apologies for the delay, but try this link:

http://www.intobikes.co.uk/promotion...mt90_scorpion/

[Transalper]

Apologies for the delay, but try this link:

http://www.intobikes.co.uk/promotion...mt90_scorpion/

Thanks.....

[NordieBoy]

"THESE TYRES ARE BEING PHASED OUT TO BE REPLACED BY THE MT60"

Being replaced by a tyre that's been around for over 15 years?

[warewolf]

"THESE TYRES ARE BEING PHASED OUT TO BE REPLACED BY THE MT60"

Being replaced by a tyre that's been around for over 15 years?

That's why I suspect that if it is true, then likely Pirelli are combining the newer MT90 A/T technology with the older MT60 name into one new range called the MT60. Kinda wouldn't make sense to just drop the MT90 A/T, it's OEM on the KTM 9x0 Adventures and is the most road-oriented tyre available for the 640 Adventure.

The MT90 S/T is the radial, more road-focussed variant to suit the beemer crowd, mainly 19" front 17" rear. Maybe part of the reason for reverting to the MT60 name is for clearer marketing differentiation between the MT90 S/T and MT90 A/T ranges.

[Oscar]

I just put a TKC80 on my 950Adv.
What I can't get over is the fact that it is a 150/80x18.
When I went to the first Aussie GP in 1989 (or was it 90?) as pit-crew I could not get over the HUGE tyres being run on the 500s. I took some pictures of them, 'cause I figured my mates would never believe that 150 size tyres were being used on GP bikes...

[pete376403]

I put a Vee Rubber P62 (v208) "Trail Wolf" on the rear wheel of the KLR at 810 Kms. 1430 Km later its down to about 3mm in the centre, after 70/30% sealed / good gravel road. A mate with the same type of tyre on his DR got similar wear rates on the same roads Might try the Mitas tyres next.
Incidentally Mitas used to be known as Barum - who among other things were the tyre supplier for Jawa speedway bikes. That might explain the LMS connection, as Robin Adlington was a top speedway rider both here and in the UK back in the 70s / 80s