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Road tyres for XT600???
I'm looking for a new set of tyres for my '84 XT600.
As I'm going to be spending most of my time on tarmac for the next 6 months I'm looking for a really good road tyre.
Money is not an issue (within reason) I just want to get the best I can get.
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Amongst the best IMO are the Metzeler Tourance. Not a 100% road tyre but good mileage, good rain characteristics and reasonably well performance on dirtroads.
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Avon Distanzia are a good predictable road tyre.
Having said that it's only my opinion. I have no doubt someone on here will tell you they are crap because they fell off once in the rain, got a puncture or their wife ran off with the milkman the day they got them fitted.
M & P did a good price a while ago.
http://www.mandp.co.uk/
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All good suggestions made so far.
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Thanks for all the suggestions - I know alot is down to personal taste and riding style.
There's a reveiw in 'Bike' magazine (UK) that covers tyre choice for the BMW GS - I guess there will be a few similarities???
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Hi
I have to recommend continentals contiescape!. A dualsport tire.
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Here's the thing.
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cheap engine still for sale
Don't know about tyres but my 1VJ engine is still for sale if you'r interested. Can't send a private message as I don't know how to do it. Mail me: tenere99@live.co.uk
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