I tend to switch tires before they are truely dead, so my mileage estimates are probably a bit light from the people who like to ride them till they are totally bald. Also I use the heavy duty inner tubes, and really love them. Worth their weight in gold on a long trip.
On a KLR650:
IRC GP 110 (My favorite all round tire, other than I wish it got more mileage on the rear):
Front - 11,000 miles, still had wear, but was cupping
Rear - 4,000 miles, probably had a bit longer
Off road: Good
On road: Good
Wet road: Good
Wet dirt: Good
Remarks: They howl a bit in the corners, but they stick fine.
Avon Gripsters
No good mileage estimates as I took them off long before they were dead.
Off road: Poor (especially in sand)
On Road: Very Good
Wet Road: Good
Wet dirt: No experience
Kenda K761
No mileage estimates yet:
On Road: Causes the motorcycle to weave at 85mph plus speeds, am looking at a fork brace to counteract.
Off road: No experience
Wet: No experience
Remarks: Very cheap, $110 for front and rear, and they are speed rated.
Kenda K270
On Road: Very poor. Causes the rear wheel to quirm and feel unstable. Got rid of the tire after two days, after killing it due to high speeds (100mph +), topes, and my license plate taking chunks out of it.
[This message has been edited by TerryMoto (edited 12 July 2004).]
[This message has been edited by TerryMoto (edited 12 July 2004).]
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