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Jim & Shannon Morehead
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[dsn_klr650] nklr: tires, again

Post by Jim & Shannon Morehead » 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 > >

ephilride@aol.com
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[dsn_klr650] nklr: tires, again

Post by ephilride@aol.com » Mon Jun 26, 2000 9:23 pm

In a message dated 6/26/00 7:34:15 PM EST, morehead@... writes: 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 > >>
How is this for logic. I'm going to try the Kendra's because they are cheap. If I like them, great, if not I can always upgrade. If you never spoil yourself on the *good things*, you never miss them. Remember when hamburger was good, now you want steak. Being happy with cheap tires is a good thing - hope it works out. - Knot ps: my favorite street oriented ds tire is the Metzler Enduro 3- but $$$ and wears pretty quickly so I run Gripsters and it is a good tradeoff.

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[dsn_klr650] nklr: tires, again

Post by TNBMWRIDER@aol.com » Tue Jun 27, 2000 10:13 am

Listers - Thanks for the latest thread on tire comparison. This is a good collective of rider's experience or preference for different types and gives me "food for thought" as I come to make a decision about my next pair. I have printed all the recent articles and now have a file on tires. This is the kind of stuff I like to get off the list. Again thanks. David W. Moulder TNBMWRIDER@... Riders Association of the MidSouth (RAMS) Treasurer RAMS # 127 BMWMOA #49736 1994 R100GS "Bumblebee" 1997 KLR 650 "Bluebird"

Mark Wilson

[dsn_klr650] nklr: tires, again

Post by Mark Wilson » Tue Jun 27, 2000 12:25 pm

----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 7:06 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR: Tires, Again >. 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 Pirelli MT21 for the front, Kenda K270 rear. MotorMark

Mike Reaves
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[dsn_klr650] nklr: tires, again

Post by Mike Reaves » Tue Jun 27, 2000 1:56 pm

Jim - check your prices.... I just looked up MT21s on www.accwhse.com and got $46 for the front and $58 for the rear. I have bought all my tires through them (for my harley), very good customer support. Order online or 800 number. Never got blems or seconds always delivered in about a week.
----- Original Message ----- From: To: DSN_klr650@egroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2000 7:06 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] NKLR: Tires, Again >. 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 Pirelli MT21 for the front, Kenda K270 rear. MotorMark

Skip Faulkner
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[dsn_klr650] nklr: tires, again

Post by Skip Faulkner » Tue Jun 27, 2000 2:05 pm

................................>snip > any other serious semi-knobby and I guarantee you it will not wear as > well. > > Good luck! > Karl
Karl, my wife`s King rear tire has well over 3000 miles and is looking like it should break 5000 with no problem, and this being a " semi-knobby" or very aggressive dual sport tire, similar to the Kendas. Great tire on and off-road so far, especially mud and gravel. Skip