[dsn_klr650] nklr: tires, again
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2000 7:32 pm
I'm in about the same boat Jim, but I haven't narrowed the field down as
much as you have. I'm still thinking about the Metzler Tourance, Dunlop
D604, Michelin Sirac's, or Pirelli MT90 Scorpions. Of course the Kenda
K270, IRC GP-110, Pirelli MT70 and the Dunlop D606 look like good
replacements for the rear tire while I wait for the front tire to wear out.
There are just too many good choices out there to allow an easy decision.
Of course, there is the choice on whether to lean toward street or stick
with dual purpose tires. I'll bet our KLR's would really handle well on the
street with the Metzler's, Pirelli's, etc. I've been pretty happy with the
OEM's but the rear is wearing out pretty quickly.
Jim
----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 6:06 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR: Tires, Again > OK, OK, OK, enough beating on this dog! Right? Wrong. OK, I have listened to > this group and I have looked into some tires for my KLR. I went to the > Enduraid 2000 this weekend and looked at what others were running. So, now I > have made some decisions that lead me with a small group to select from. > Shown below, is a listing of tires that have made my final cut. What I need > is experienced opinions concerning the group or a particular tire in the > group. I understand that when riding on the street and dirt, some compromise > must be made. I would like to even my compromise evenly between the dirt and > the street. I figure a tire that can do that will fit my needs well. I do a > lot of interstate, highway, and back road travel. However, when I find that > mystical trail calling my name, I want to ride it and see where it takes me. > That is how wondrous sights and locations are seen, for me anyway. Here is my > list, please share all you can, so I can narrow down to a final decision. > > Dunlop MCE Karoo, $196.00 pair > Bridgestone TW18/19, $142.00 pair > Bridgestone TW21/22, $150.00 pair > Bridgestone ED01/02, $132.00 pair > Pirelli MT-21, $146.00 pair > Pirelli MT-70, $188.00 pair > Kenda 270, $86.00 pair > Maxxis C6006, $124.00 pair > IRC GP-1, $115.00 pair > IRC GP-110, $123.00 pair > > Share those thoughts with me folks. > > Jim Sherlock > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! > 1. Fill in the brief application > 2. Receive approval decision within 30 seconds > 3. Get rates as low as 2.9% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR > http://click.egroups.com/1/5197/6/_/911801/_/962060805/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > Support Dual Sport News... dsneditor@... > Let's keep this list SPAM free! > > Visit our site at http://www.egroups.com/group/DSN_klr650 > To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@egroups.com > >