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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2000 9:14 am
by R. Kaub
I must admit to liking the looks of the Kings dual sport tires shown on
their website. The prices are attractive, too.
Somebody was running a pair or going to soon.
How are they doing? Are they hard to get?
Thanks.
Bob Kaub
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Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2001 9:57 pm
by Eric
Is anyone running Kings tires on thier KLR and if so what do you
think of them?
Eric
When you chatch them, THUMP them!
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Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2001 6:27 am
by Brad Davis
--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Eric" wrote:
> Is anyone running Kings tires on thier KLR and if so what do you
> think of them?
Yes, I have the Kings K967 tires on the front and back. The rear looks
like it will last 4500 to 5000 miles and the front has heavy cupping
because I tend to use the front brake a lot. I though it would last
11000 miles or more but because of the cupping I will have to change
it at 6000 to 7000 miles. The Kings handled fine for me and I don't
have any quality issues with them. I just bought a Kenda Challenger
for the rear to see if I can get more mileage out of a street tire. If
I like it I'll buy one for the front too. Chapparal seems to have the
best prices for tires.
Brad
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Posted: Thu Aug 30, 2001 10:38 pm
by lmbakota@telusplanet.net
Does anyone have any knowledge or experience about/with Kings Tires
brand, apparently made in Taiwan? Canadian distributor Motovan is
offering those tires marked as "premium tires" for less than half of
the equivalent brand names like Bridgestone, Dunlop or Continental. I
am specifically interested in the KT-967 model which is one of those
80% street, 20% dirt road tires with a very impresive thread. I am
always suspicious about cheap tires but I used to use an unexpensive
Kenda Challenger on one of my previous street bikes, which turned out
to be a very good and durable tire.
Lumir
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2001 7:05 am
by Brad Davis
Lumir,
I am almost ready to replace the k967 tires I have on my bike. I have
been happy with my rear tire and I think I'll get 5k miles or more out
of it. The front tire I am not as pleased with but part of the problem
may be my riding style. I use the front brake heavily (so it seems)
and I have SEVERE cupping of the front tread. The tread is worn in the
way you would expect from heavy braking (i.e. the tread knobs are worn
very unevenly). Anyway, it is so bad I will change the front tire
along with the rear. It's funny because I have bought a set of Kenda
Challengers to put on the KLR just like you said you have done in the
past. Chaparral Motorsports has geat prices on Kenda tires by the way.
I think the Kings are made in China and not Taiwan by the way.
A King 967 rear and Kenda k270 front might be a good combination.
Brad
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Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2001 10:52 am
by Brad Davis
> Brad,
> did you actually have the Challengers installed on
> your KLR? If yes,
> what size it was, do they make the 130/80-17 tire? I
> used to use
> these tires on the Yamaha Maxim XJ1100 and they
> would last up to
> 15,000 kms. Thinking about it, I never go off road
> with my bike, I
> ride 90% street and 10% gravel/dirt roads which
> could be still OK for
> the Challengers.
> Regards,
> Lumir
Lumir,
I have a 130/90-17 Challenger which others on the list
have installed without a problem. The front tire I
don't have yet but will shortly. It will be a
90/100-21, also slightly taller. I think someone said
the rear Challenger interfered with the chain guard a
slight amount but that they moved the guard a tiny bit
and all was fine. The larger diameter front should
help with the speedometer reading being on the fast
side and I want my KLR to be taller too.
Brad
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 7:12 pm
by mpotvin01
Hi Everbody,
Spring is here in Canada... well sort of. I was looking at the stock
skins and they were looking kinda thin 8500 km or 5200 miles to our
US of A brethern. My local Kawi dealer suggested a Tire that I have
not heard of -Kings Tire model KT967. Has anyone used these before?
I was very happy with the stockers because I spend 90% of the time on
tarmac and love the street manners of the stock tires. Any advise
would greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Mike in Canada (Halifax) A15
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 7:44 pm
by bob kaub
Mike:
I put one on two summers ago. I got the 5:10 x 17 and found it to be too
big. It fit on the bike but just barely cleared everything. It was kinda
grumbly on pavement. Worked well on dry dirt and gravel roads. It is a
very sturdy tire. I took it off after several thousand miles. It looks
brand new. You can have it for the postage.
Thanks.
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Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2003 9:02 pm
by kdxkawboy@aol.com
In a message dated 2003-04-16 5:13:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
mpotvin01@... writes:
>
> Hi Everbody,
>
> Spring is here in Canada... well sort of. I was looking at the stock
> skins and they were looking kinda thin 8500 km or 5200 miles to our
> US of A brethern. My local Kawi dealer suggested a Tire that I have
> not heard of -Kings Tire model KT967. Has anyone used these before?
> I was very happy with the stockers because I spend 90% of the time on
> tarmac and love the street manners of the stock tires. Any advise
> would greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Cheers, Mike in Canada (Halifax) A15
>
>
Mike, It was about four years ago that I first heard of King Tires. Unless
they've changed, they were a Taiwanese company basically making cloned tires,
a la Cheng Shin. The opinions I've heard say for an inexpensive tire they are
decent enough but nothing to rave about.
Pat
G'ville, Nv
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Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2003 7:52 am
by mpotvin01
Hey all,
First, a big hearty thank you for all the advise. I think I will
order a set of Dunlops D604's. They are pricey ( 400 bucks Canada
money)but I don't want to chance and funny handling. I ride pretty
hard on the street. Second, Mule I am not sure why I get good milage
outta the stock tires. I have not hit wear marker yet, I figure I
could go another 1000-1500 miles. The only thing that I figure is
it's cold here most of the time and my rides are usually not that long
6-7 miles to work but they are longer on the weekends
Thanks again.
Cheers, Michael