Tires that fit the NC700

[Osomxl]

Thanks sarge. That's what I came up with too. Has anyone tried installing a dirt tire that was measured in inches and were there any fitment issues besides the front fender interference?

 

[Old Can Ride]

Thanks sarge. That's what I came up with too. Has anyone tried installing a dirt tire that was measured in inches and were there any fitment issues besides the front fender interference?

Osomxl,

If you find any tire that is 40% street and 60% dirt please post it here or PM me and I will be sure it gets added to the list.

Where the NC700 is really hurting is for these dirt front tires that fit. Remember the narrower the front tire the better it will handle in the dirt, is a good rule of thumb, but there is always an exception.

For the front all I have found is Continental Twinduro TKC80 Dual Sport that will fit without modification in a tubeless tire. Great tire, but as you stated the price is not so good at about $140.00. I like running tubeless tires because as fast as these tires wear out, I put in Ride On that keeps the tire balanced at all times for better milage, and avoids flats for the most part in the outback.

You can not use Ride On in tube type tires.

 

[Osomxl]

Have any of you seen this metzler?

Metzeler MCE Karoo Dual Sport Rear Tire - Chaparral Motorsports

It's only available in a 150/70-17. Can it theoretically be stretched across the width of the rim? I realize the loss of the profile, but the extra 10% aspect ratio height would make up for the loss when spread across the width of the rim. Being a true dual sport tire, the sidewall looks generous and stiff enough to withstand a 10mm stretch. What do the rest of you think?

It happens to be a tubeless tire as well.

 

[Old Can Ride]

Have any of you seen this metzler?

Metzeler MCE Karoo Dual Sport Rear Tire - Chaparral Motorsports

It's only available in a 150/70-17. Can it theoretically be stretched across the width of the rim? I realize the loss of the profile, but the extra 10% aspect ratio height would make up for the loss when spread across the width of the rim. Being a true dual sport tire, the sidewall looks generous and stiff enough to withstand a 10mm stretch. What do the rest of you think?

It happens to be a tubeless tire as well.

Thank you,

I have added the Metzeler MCE Dual Sport Rear Tire to the list.

10% On Road / 90 % Off Road Dirt Tires:

Metzeler MCE Karoo Dual Sport
Rear Tire - 150/70R-17 Retail $288.00

 

[Old Can Ride]

What type of tires do you have installed on NC?

(1) 10% On Road / 90 % Off Road Dirt Tires:

Metzeler MCE Karoo Dual Sport
Rear Tire - 150/70R-17 Retail $288.00

(2) 40% On Road / 60 % Off Road Dirt Tires:
Heidenau K60
Rear Tire - 150/70-17 Retail $194.00

Continental TKC80 Tires
Front Tire - 120/70-17 Retail $174.95 Vdr Part # 02000230000
Rear Tire - 150/70-17 Retail $253.95 Vdr Part # 02471420000

Kenda K784 Big Block
Rear Tire - 150/70-17 Retail $179.99 Vdr Part # 047841721B0

Shinko 705
Rear Tire - 150/70-17 Retail $124.95 WPS Part # 874536

(3) 60% On Road / 40% Off Road Motard Tires:

Pirelli MT60R RS Corsa
Front Tire - 120/70R-17 Retail $239.80 Vdr Part #0802800
Rear Tire - 160/60R-17 Retail $294.70 Vdr Part #0802700

(4) 70% On Road / 30% Off Road Dual Sport Tires:

Metzeler Karoo 3
Rear Tire - 150/70-17 Retail $288.70 Vdr Part #2316300

(5) 80% On Road/ 20% Off Road Dual Sport Tires:

Bridgestone Battle Wing
Rear Tire - 150/70R-17 Retail $232.99 Vdr Part # 095158

Continental Trail Attack-Dual Sport Radial
Front tire - 120/70ZR-17 Retail $213.95 Vdr Part # 02441080000
Rear Tire - 150/70R-17 Retail $247.95 Vdr Part # 02440010000

Dunlop Trailmax TR91
Rear Tire 150/70R-17 Retail $259.95 Vdr Part # 333090

Michelin Anakee 3
Rear Tire - 150/70HR-17 Retail $284.95

(6) 85% On Road/ 15% Off Road Dual Sport Tires:

Continental Trail Attack 2 -Dual Sport Radial
Front tire - 120/70ZR-17 Retail $213.95 Vdr Part # 02442960000
Rear Tire - 150/70R-17 Retail $246.95 Vdr Part # 02442890000

Metzeler Tourance
Rear Tire - 150/70R-17 Retail $230.50 Vdr Part #1127900

(7) 90% On Road/ 10% Off Road Dual Sport Tires:

Metzeler Tourance NEXT-Dual Sport Radial
Front tire - 120/70R-17 Retail $217.56 Vdr Part # 2416800
Rear Tire - 150/70R-17 Retail $241.40 Vdr Part # 2084800

Avon Distanzia Dual Sport
Rear Tire - 150/70HR-17 Retail $249.99 Vdr Part # 90000001056

Avon Distanzia Supermoto
Front tire - 120/70HR-17 Retail $188.99 Vdr Part # 90000001216
Rear Tire - 160/60HR-17 Retail $279.99 Vdr Part # 90000001219

(8) 90% On Road / 10% Track

Bridgestone Battlax Hypersport S20
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $186.99 Vdr Part # 024175
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $226.99 Vdr Part # 024158

(9) 95% On Road / 5% Off Road Trail Tires:

Pirrelli Scorpion Trail Tires
Front tire - 120/70-ZR17 Retail $206.40 Vdr Part # 1920200
Rear Tire - 160/60-ZR17 Retail $241.70 Vdr Part # 2027300

(10) 100% On Road Tires:

Bridgestone Touring 023
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $189.99 Vdr Part # 144050
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $222.99 Vdr Part # 145648

Bridgestone Touring T30
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $180.99 Vdr Part # 000882
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $213.99 Vdr Part # 000887

Continental Motion Tires
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $96.95 Vdr Part # 02440430000
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $139.95 Vdr Part # 02440340000

Continental Road Attack Evo
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $197.95 Vdr Part # 02443530000
Rear tire - 60/60 ZR17 Retail $229.95 Vdr Part # 02443650000

Dunlop Roadsmart II Sport Touring Radial
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $207.95 Vdr Part # 30RS75
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $266.95 Vdr Part # 30RS51

Metzeler Roadtec Z8 Interact
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $212.90 Vdr Part # 2126600
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $247.70 Vdr Part # 2069100

Michelin Pilot Road 3
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $212.95
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $257.95

Michelin Pilot Road 4 Standard
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $223.95
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $270.95

Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $237.95
Rear Tire - 170/60 ZR17 Retail $343.95

Pirelli Angel GT
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $193.90 Vdr Part # 2387600
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $238.70 Vdr Part # 2317400

Pirelli Diablo Rosso II
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $163.80 Vdr Part # 2291900
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $202.90 Vdr Part # 2070200

Shinko Raven Sport Touring
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $101.95 WPS Part # 87-4041
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $141.95 WPS Part # 87-4045

Shinko Stealth Sport Racng
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $110.95 WPS Part # 87-4000
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $150.95 WPS Part # 87-4003

 

[L.B.S.]

Um... OCR, I truly don't mean to be a killjoy here, but I'm not seeing a huge difference between this thread and the one in Tires forum with all the same info.

 

[Old Can Ride]

This is a poll to see what type tires NC7 owners actually are using, the other list the tires that fit the NC7 composed by the folks on this forum. The difference is to see what type of tires folks are actually using on their NC7.

 

[L.B.S.]

This is a poll to see what tires NC7 owners actually are using, the other list the tires that fit the NC7 composed by the folks on this forum. The difference is to see what type of tires folks are actually using on their NC7.

Okaaaaaaay... I won't argue with that

Personally I would view TKC 80's as a higher percentage off/on than the Heidenau's though. My buddy has them on his Super Tenere, and they are nowhere near as knobbly.

 

[gpd211]

Guess I would have to say 100% road since mine has PR3s on it. Although my CRF has PR2s on it and it still does a fair amount of trails so maybe the 100% road tires are not 100% road

 

[Old Can Ride]

Okaaaaaaay... I won't argue with that

Personally I would view TKC 80's as a higher percentage off/on than the Heidenau's though. My buddy has them on his Super Tenere, and they are nowhere near as knobbly.

Like you I really like the TKC 80 tires. However, I can only list what percentage the manufacture list their tire at. I have a set of TKC 80 for Nortwestrider's July WABDR ride. Great dirt tire.

 

[Old Can Ride]

Guess I would have to say 100% road since mine has PR3s on it.

Most of us folks use 100% road tires most of the time. These are the tires that get the best mileage. More off road usage equals less mileage. (Good rule of thumb)

 

[L.B.S.]

Like you I really like the TKC 80 tires. However, I can only list what percentage the manufacture list their tire at. I have a set of TKC 80 for Nortwestrider's July WABDR ride. Great dirt tire.

It sounds like you guys are going to have a lot of fun!

 

[670cc]

Um... OCR, I truly don't mean to be a killjoy here, but I'm not seeing a huge difference between this thread and the one in Tires forum with all the same info.

The forum successfully merged the similar threads (after I asked it to). Conversation picks up where it left off, and the poll stayed on top. It's like it never happened!

 

[Old Can Ride]

Ride On Tire Balancer and Sealant

 

[Old Can Ride]

Motorcycle Industry Council
Tire Guide



Tire Guide: http://mic.org/downloads/MIC_Tire_Guide_2012V1.pdf

 

[Old Can Ride]

When should a tire be replaced?



Tire manufactures recommend changing a tire when it is worn to 1/32 of an inch of tread remaining. If you insert a penny into a groove in the center of your tire, 1/32 is right at the top of Lincoln's head.

 

[Old Can Ride]

Metzeler Roadtec Z6 tires added to street tire listing.

Metzeler Roadtec Z6 Interact
Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $168.10 Vdr Part # 353201
Rear Tire - 160/60 ZR17 Retail $200.30 Vdr Part # 353120

 

[Cagedodger]

Added Michelin Pilot Road 4 GT

Front tire - 120/70 ZR17 Retail $237.95
Rear Tire - 170/60 ZR17 Retail $343.95

I know that the intent is to list all the tires that will fit and these should fit the bill, however, I just want to point out to those considering the GT version that the GT PR4's specifically say that they're for heavier touring bikes. This means stiffer sidewalls and harder surface compounds (less grip for more mileage).

There's nothing out there saying that this won't work for the NC700 series, but they do seem to indicate that it's not ideal.

This could just be unprovoked fretting, the GT's could be perfect. I feel it's better to have that point out there so others can decide for themselves and hopefully not have anyone report a confirmation with a bad ride report.

If the GT line is actually better... man, would I love to read that as well... just not right now... I just forked out the cash to reskin my rims with some standard PR4's.

Safe riding!

 

[Dominican]

Does anyone have any ideas as to how many miles I should expect out of a rear Shinko 705 tire? I know the TKC80 up front is reported to have lasted more than 10k on OldWestRider's bike, but no reports on the 705's longevity powering an NC.

 

[RunningTurtle]

Hello all,

Anybody tried the Metzeler Karoo 3's ? They are available in the same dimension as the Shinko D705's (130/80/17 Front and 150/70/17 Rear). I like the tread design.

Ciao.