Yeah I realise the SIRAC is mainly designed for tarmac and occasional light offroad trails (70% tarmac / 30% LIGHT (gravel) trails in my humble opinion).
The Trellborg range of tyres look very interesting to me in terms of looks, cost and performance. The British Army has choosen Trellborg tyres for it's Special Forces & Royal Signals and Military Police bikes. I guess that they have tested the tyres to destruction.
The Norway Army also uses these tyres on their own bikes.
The Trellborg Mitas E10 tyre really does look like a Continental TCK80! It would be interesting to compare both together as the E10 is much cheaper.
Perhaps I should be looking towards fitting SIRAC's again because most of my riding is on tarmac.  Mine have lasted pretty well too... For £120 (front and rear) fitted, I think it's superb value compared to most other premium makes of tyres sold in the UK.
I suppose I just prefer a more agricultural looking tyre on a trail bike!
In my experience most things that originate from Norway (and Scandinavian countries in general) nearly always = quality and good value.
I wonder if anyone has compared the E10 to a TCK80?
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