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[Blake Sobiloff]

On Oct 16, 2006, at 6:03 PM, paladin_1176 wrote:

> I'm looking for a good budget street tire. I have heard a lot of good > things about the Metzler Tourance and I can get one for 100$.

If you're willing to spend $100 for a tire, which is about top end of tire prices for a KLR, you can afford the Michelin Anakees. I seem to be the lonely voice on the list who runs them, but they are, without a doubt (IMHO), the best street tire for the KLR. I got nearly 10,000 miles out of my set, they're compounded with silica in the rubber (the only tire for the KLR to have silica) for long life and excellent grip in the wet. They are stable and confidence inspiring. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[D Critchley]

I ran a pair for 18000 km on the 4 Corners, they still look to have a good bit of life left in (or on) them. DC Blake Sobiloff wrote:

> On Oct 16, 2006, at 6:03 PM, paladin_1176 wrote: > > I'm looking for a good budget street tire. I have heard a lot of good > > things about the Metzler Tourance and I can get one for 100$. > > If you're willing to spend $100 for a tire, which is about top end of > tire prices for a KLR, you can afford the Michelin Anakees. I seem > to be t > > >

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[usa1911a1]

I have no experience with the Anakees, and respect Blake's opinion. I do have experience with the Dunlop 607 street tire and am amazed at it's stick in turns. I have made mistakes (thankfully few) and these tires have pulled me through at least one turn that I really thought was going to take me down. I should also say that the Dunlops are as bad on dirt, mud, grass and sand as they are good on pavement. I cannot speak for the Anakees. Just thought you might want another brand to look at. Capt. Bob in CT.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Blake Sobiloff" To: "paladin_1176" Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Street tires > On Oct 16, 2006, at 6:03 PM, paladin_1176 wrote: > > I'm looking for a good budget street tire. I have heard a lot of good > > things about the Metzler Tourance and I can get one for 100$. > > If you're willing to spend $100 for a tire, which is about top end of > tire prices for a KLR, you can afford the Michelin Anakees. I seem > to be the lonely voice on the list who runs them, but they are, > without a doubt (IMHO), the best street tire for the KLR. I got > nearly 10,000 miles out of my set, they're compounded with silica in > the rubber (the only tire for the KLR to have silica) for long life > and excellent grip in the wet. They are stable and confidence > inspiring. > -- > Blake Sobiloff > http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> > http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> > San Jose, CA (USA) > > > > > Archive Quicksearch at: http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/klr650_data_search.html > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Member Map at: http://www.frappr.com/dsnklr650 > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >

[Glenn Varsava]

I believe that the Pirelli MT90 Scorpion S/T also has a silica based tread. I got over 10K miles out of the rear. Blake Sobiloff wrote:

> On Oct 16, 2006, at 6:03 PM, paladin_1176 wrote: > >> I'm looking for a good budget street tire. I have heard a lot of good >> things about the Metzler Tourance and I can get one for 100$. >> > > If you're willing to spend $100 for a tire, which is about top end of > tire prices for a KLR, you can afford the Michelin Anakees. I seem > to be the lonely voice on the list who runs them, but they are, > without a doubt (IMHO), the best street tire for the KLR. I got > nearly 10,000 miles out of my set, they're compounded with silica in > the rubber (the only tire for the KLR to have silica) for long life > and excellent grip in the wet. They are stable and confidence > inspiring. > -- > Blake Sobiloff > http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> > http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> > San Jose, CA (USA) > >

[Matt Knowles]

Personally, after riding Blake's Anakees shod bike on dirt, I would say they are probably similar to the Dunlops. Scary!

On Oct 17, 2006, at 1:21 PM, usa1911a1 wrote: > I should also say that the Dunlops are as bad on dirt, mud, grass > and sand as they are good on pavement. I cannot speak for the Anakees. Matt Knowles - Ferndale, CA - http://www.knowlesville.com/matt/motorcycles '99 Sprint ST - for going fast and far (2CZUSA) '01 KLR650 (A15) - for exploring the North Coast backroads '97 KLX300 & '01 Lakota - for playing in the dirt '79 KZ400 - just because it was the first vehicle I ever owned

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Oct 17, 2006, at 4:31 PM, Glenn Varsava wrote:

> I believe that the Pirelli MT90 Scorpion S/T also has a silica based > tread. I got over 10K miles out of the rear.

It'd sure be nice if they said so. Their website merely says "high mileage and wet trust", but that doesn't mean silica. Cool that you got 10K out of one, though! Better pricing than the Anakees, too ($95/115 vs. $67/94 at MAW), although it looks like you have to use a 140 on the rear. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)

[E.L. Green]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Blake Sobiloff wrote:

> tire prices for a KLR, you can afford the Michelin Anakees. I seem > to be the lonely voice on the list who runs them, but they are, > without a doubt (IMHO), the best street tire for the KLR. I got > nearly 10,000 miles out of my set, they're compounded with silica in > the rubber (the only tire for the KLR to have silica)

Pirelli Scorpion MT-90 is also compounded with silica in the rubber. Just a FYI. _E

[Russell Scott]

I tried a number of tires, and the Scorpions are the ones I like best for both wear and stability. R -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Blake Sobiloff Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 4:53 PM To: Glenn Varsava Cc: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Street tires

On Oct 17, 2006, at 4:31 PM, Glenn Varsava wrote: > I believe that the Pirelli MT90 Scorpion S/T also has a silica based > tread. I got over 10K miles out of the rear. It'd sure be nice if they said so. Their website merely says "high mileage and wet trust", but that doesn't mean silica. Cool that you got 10K out of one, though! Better pricing than the Anakees, too ($95/115 vs. $67/94 at MAW), although it looks like you have to use a 140 on the rear. -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA) [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Glenn Varsava]

Blake Sobiloff wrote:

> On Oct 17, 2006, at 4:31 PM, Glenn Varsava wrote: >> I believe that the Pirelli MT90 Scorpion S/T also has a silica based >> tread. I got over 10K miles out of the rear. > > It'd sure be nice if they said so. Their website merely says "high > mileage and wet trust", but that doesn't mean silica. Cool that you > got 10K out of one, though! Better pricing than the Anakees, too > ($95/115 vs. $67/94 at MAW), although it looks like you have to use a > 140 on the rear. > -- > Blake Sobiloff > http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> > http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> > San Jose, CA (USA)

Nope, used a 130 / 80 17 65S on the rear. Funny ? I found many retailers stating that the S/T were silica based but nothing on Pirelli's site ? ( It seems that Pirelli does state that the A/T are silica based ) Confusing. Glenn

[Blake Sobiloff]

On Oct 17, 2006, at 5:45 PM, Glenn Varsava wrote:

> Funny ? I found many retailers stating that the S/T were silica > based but nothing on Pirelli's site ? > ( It seems that Pirelli does state that the A/T are silica based ) > Confusing.

Agreed! Glad we have the brainpower on this list that we do. I have TKC-80's on the bike now, but after those wear out I may give the S/Ts a try. Thanks, Glenn! -- Blake Sobiloff http://sobiloff.typepad.com/blakeblog/> http://sobiloff.typepad.com/klr_adventure/> San Jose, CA (USA)