I Did it! I Ordered New Tires!!!

[belrix]

Thank you for everyone putting up with me posts and question about tires over the last few months. This is a great forum filled with great people; an awesome place to hangout and learn!

I have actually placed an order for a set of new tires!

Front is a Continental Twinduro TKC80 120/17-17
Rear is a Mitas E-07 150/17-7

Hoping the combo is awesome on gravel!

Super excited!

belrix

 

[bamamate]

Ridden with a couple of guys that have the Mitas E07 and they like it. Thinking about trying it next.

 

[belrix]

Good to hear! I can't wait to try them out. Maybe Mitas will make a 17" front tire someday.

 

[Bug Dr.]

I almost went with a Mitas when I replaced my K60 this week. I ended up going with another K60 instead. I think you will like that combo......just don't follow Bammamate down any goat trails and you will be ok.
Mike

 

[belrix]

My goal is to get my NC700X (and myself) ready for some goat trails!

 

[2brnut2b]

I've ridden a Mitas E07 on my previous bike (F650GS) and put 12000 km on it and was sure good for another 8000 km but I sold the bike...very durable tire but noisy on highway.

 

[belrix]

Thanks for the info! Hopefully with earplugs the highway noise will be acceptable.

 

[belrix]

Tires shipped! Should have them mounted Wednesday or Thursday of next week, super excited!

 

[belrix]

Dropped the NC off this morning to get the tires mounted. [emoji1]

I'm likely the look of the pair!

 

[OldJeff]

The pattern on the rear Mitas E-07 looks promising.

 

[belrix]

I choose the Mitas over the Heidenau because I liked the more open center strip. Just wish Mitas made a 120/70-17 M-07 front tire!

 

[Bug Dr.]

I know of several folks that are running the Mitas and love it. It seems to last a long time. I will probably try the rear next.
Mike

 

[belrix]

New Tires...Installed!!!

Well my new tires are installed and I love them on gravel! On pavement the TKC-80 will take a little while to get used too, nothing bad but turn-in is different than a Metzler Z8.

Only managed 5 miles on gravel before the storm front hit. Can't wait to ride them some more!!!

belrix

 

[Bug Dr.]

That looks like a great combo. I hope you enjoy them.
Mike

 

[Bullseye]

I presently run the TKC/K60 combo now (about 8000 kms). I will need to replace at least the K60 by seasons end (Oct/Nov). I really do think this will be my new combo. My buddy has the Mitas 07 on his KLR and likes it.

The new TKC70 is interesting though....but I want a GOOD gravel tire so will see !!!

 

[belrix]

I love this combo, my confidence on gravel has multiplied greatly! I went explorer through the reclaimed mining pits this evening and had an absolutely wonderful time.

I was looking at the Mitas E-07 more closely and there is a center strip down the middle of the tire that will be exposed when about half the tread is used up, but it is narrower the the K60 strip.

 

[Deleted member 5383]

After looking at a lot of rear tires that seem to be decent for gravel/dirt roading as well as pavement, I'll probably get a Mitas E-07 when my rear stocker wears out, based on how well that has done on my Yamaha WR250R. Still wish I could find a front tire that was a little less blocky than the TKC80...

 

[Hank]

Any updates on how you like the tires, belrix?

 

[belrix]

I'm on my second set of TKC-80 up front and Mitas E-07 on the rear, still loving them! I replaced both tires in the first set at 8,000 miles, but in hindsight could have went longer. My second set has almost 6,000 miles them and still going strong.


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[vitesse]

If I was setting up for more aggressive off roading this is the tyre I'd choose. And a skid plate + engine bars.