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Tyres
Hi, sorry about a tyre question but at least it’s not about oil
I usually run K60s, on my GS, for their longevity but I keep reading all the positive reviews about the Dunlop trail max mission from the states - they almost sound too good to be true. Anyway, my front K60 still has loads of life so I only need a rear - will it be alright to mix?
I can’t believe in 35 years of riding that I’ve always used matching tyres - I’ve read about people mixing but would appreciate any thoughts.
Cheers
I usually run K60s, on my GS, for their longevity but I keep reading all the positive reviews about the Dunlop trail max mission from the states - they almost sound too good to be true. Anyway, my front K60 still has loads of life so I only need a rear - will it be alright to mix?
I can’t believe in 35 years of riding that I’ve always used matching tyres - I’ve read about people mixing but would appreciate any thoughts.
Cheers
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Re: Tyres
For us mere mortals little problem I would suggest. been doing so for years myself, makes, , knobblies, road, patterns all kinds, have a listen to this Guru of all things smoky and noisy.
he did a feature on this topic not sure if it were this episode though.
he did a feature on this topic not sure if it were this episode though.
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Re: Tyres
only one way to find out...
an unmatched pair of modern tyres is probably a hell of a lot safer than a matched pair of Yoke-a-homo 'Whispering Deaths' were back in the 1970s.
Youngsters today, eh? Don't know they are born!
an unmatched pair of modern tyres is probably a hell of a lot safer than a matched pair of Yoke-a-homo 'Whispering Deaths' were back in the 1970s.
Youngsters today, eh? Don't know they are born!
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Re: Tyres
Currently running an Annakee 2 on the front and an Annakee Adventure on the rear of the Explorer. Not really mix and match I guess, but works for me. But like you, I’ve always thought matching is best.
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Re: Tyres
Recently bought new pair of Metzeler Tourance (not Next) for my V-Strom DL1000 for £149 Inc free delivery, not a bad deal I thought.
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Re: Tyres
I'm currently running the OEM Dunlop Trailmax on the front of my GP450 and a Heidenau K60 on the rear.
The only way you are going to find out what combination of tyres, pressures, loading, bike and riding style works is to try it out.
You are unlikely to find someone else that is using, has used, the exact combination you are interested in.
tom
The only way you are going to find out what combination of tyres, pressures, loading, bike and riding style works is to try it out.
You are unlikely to find someone else that is using, has used, the exact combination you are interested in.
tom
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Re: Tyres
I remember those things, the greasiest tyre ever.Richard Simpson Mark II wrote: ↑Mon Apr 12, 2021 7:43 pm only one way to find out...
an unmatched pair of modern tyres is probably a hell of a lot safer than a matched pair of Yoke-a-homo 'Whispering Deaths' were back in the 1970s.
Youngsters today, eh? Don't know they are born!
But the first thing you did on buying a bike before taking it out of the shop.......change them out to TT100 or Avon Road Runners.....
1992 K100LT June 2010 110,000 miles
1984 K100RT July 2013 36,000 miles, 90,000
1983 K100RS Nov 2018 29,000 miles, 58,600 miles
1996 K1100LT Oct 2020 37,990 miles, 48,990 miles
1984 K100 Sprint March 2023 58,000 miles, 62,000 miles
1984 K100RT July 2013 36,000 miles, 90,000
1983 K100RS Nov 2018 29,000 miles, 58,600 miles
1996 K1100LT Oct 2020 37,990 miles, 48,990 miles
1984 K100 Sprint March 2023 58,000 miles, 62,000 miles