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Originally Posted by Tim Wood
I have a BMW PD and because I'm lucky enough to have a spare set of rims so I want spare wheels for mainly off tarmac use. Deserts are a bit expensive so I picked either Pirelli MT21's or Metzeler Karoo. The bike shop technician felt MT21's were more suited to a lighter bike, and the Karoos were more suited for heavier machines such as mine. Being dedicated wheels for the dirt, I'm not too bothered about mileage as I'd carry them on the back (about 4 Kgs) if I go long distances on the tarmac first, using road tires. The usual caveats re dual purpose don't apply here. I don't go hard core off road so it's mainly unsealed roads some of which are very sandy (it's Oz).
Any suggestions?
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I wouldn't say the Michelin T63 is that much more street orientated Ali? - I thought the tread was pretty open, and wore out very quickly when I had a set on my XR650R btw - they are designed for a 'lighter bike' (ie. sub 450cc enduro type bikes) too according to Michelin's literature...
Karoos or TKC80s are great dry weather all purpose tyres Tim, but I do wonder why, if you are not going 'hard core off road', why you would bother taking a separate set of tyres, let alone wheels and tyres?! It doesn't make sense to me... its a PITA swapping wheels back and forth on a 4x4 - let alone on a bike!
I'd just fit a set of TKCs (personal preference over Karoos) and ebay the other set of wheels?!
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