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Yamaha XT600E - Tyres (70% road/30% dirt)
Hello All,
My very first post as a new XT600E owner (2000 model, 5,000 miles). I am carrying out a comprehensive service which includes changing a set of offroad tyres. I envisage using the bike 70% on tarmac. I was wondering which tyres I need to be looking at? I want something that grips well on tarmac and lasts a decent length of time. I have seen a tyre made by TRELLEBORG called a "Army Special" (T644), are these any good or do I need to find another more road orientated tyre? I'm afraid I'm new to this offroad stuff and am returning to bikes after a 10 year gap (1964 vintage)...
Thanking you all in anticipation...
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tire
Usually a Metzeler enduro 3 Sahara is a good compromise for our bikes.. also BMW use it...
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yes...
Metzeler is good - and also look at the Bridgestone Trail-Wing series - they last and last and last....especially on our lighter bikes.
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This page has good tire reviews with pictures: F650 Tire Opinions FAQ
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Ilpoj,
Thanks for that useful link, well worth a visit...
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Avon Gripsters
for mostly pavement use, I love the Avon Gripsters
great grip, insane lean angles, quiet and last forever (ok not forever, but 8-10K miles rear) as the tread is very deep.
lets just say that if they were in the correct sizes I'd have them on my 1992 TDM850.
gravel = fine
hardpack = ok
mud = Slipsters
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Metzeler sahara 3 for 70% tarmac, metzeler karoos for 70% dirt.
Trailwings are a pile of shite.. i hate them more than anything in life on my XT.
From my last 2 months in South America, the trailwings were a caus of depression and they offer ZERO grip on anything but hard packed gravel and dirt. Since fitting Karoos, my riding is now happy happy happy !
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Ted is right about the trailwings they are rubbish off road nearly killed me in the mud and on loose gravel!!! On really hard packed dirt road I just about stayed upright but I think most road tyres would be ok on that. I am going to try the Met Sarahra 3's next.
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