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[Krabill]

Some dunlop D606 tires on that bad boy will make a world of difference in the loose/soft stuff compared to the stockers.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

Some dunlop D606 tires on that bad boy will make a world of difference in the loose/soft stuff compared to the stockers.

I've heard good things about the D606s. I don't think they come in my size, though. I've been using Pirelli MT21s with good success.

[Triple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

Some dunlop D606 tires on that bad boy will make a world of difference in the loose/soft stuff compared to the stockers.

At my skill/experience level, the stockers feel fine. I'm not having any traction issues off-road and they grip good enough on the pavement. I've put about 1,000 miles on them and they don't show any noticeable signs of wear. I don't know what kind of longevity to expect from dual-sport tires.

I'll burn these up before I try something new.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Triple

At my skill/experience level, the stockers feel fine. I'm not having any traction issues off-road and they grip good enough on the pavement. I've put about 1,000 miles on them and they don't show any noticeable signs of wear. I don't know what kind of longevity to expect from dual-sport tires.

I'll burn these up before I try something new.

to be honest it's just the opposite.

the bike handles much better off road with knobbies... it's a lot harder to maneuver on stockers... you may not think you're having any issues, but throw a set of knobbies on and you'll see how the bike is SUPPOSED to handle off road. I guarantee you, do that and switch back to stockers... and you'll see the difference we're talking about.

[Krabill]

What size are you running?

606's come in 17 and 18.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

What size are you running?

606's come in 17 and 18.

90/90x21
140/80x18

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by jtemple

90/90x21
140/80x18

the 140 may be the problem... cause my DRZ has 90/90x21 and 120/80x18 on it right now

also try the TKC's.... they're what the bigger bikes use for knobbies(KLR,GS1200's ect) they'll probably last forever on a bike as light as yours... I'd throw a D606 on the front


also there were a set of mich's that a buddy used at the last rally I went to, worked awesome, I'll find out exactly what they were and let ya know. course he had them on a DRZ too

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Mr Lefty

the 140 may be the problem... cause my DRZ has 90/90x21 and 120/80x18 on it right now

also try the TKC's.... they're what the bigger bikes use for knobbies(KLR,GS1200's ect) they'll probably last forever on a bike as light as yours... I'd throw a D606 on the front


also there were a set of mich's that a buddy used at the last rally I went to, worked awesome, I'll find out exactly what they were and let ya know. course he had them on a DRZ too

Those TKCs cost a fortune! More than double the cost of the MT21s.

The biggest size I see for the D606 is 130/90x18 for the rear.

I have a stack of MT21s in the garage that should get me through most of the season. I'll look into the mileage on the TKCs and see if the longevity makes up for the price.

[Trip]

Depends on what he is doing. You don't really need knobbies unless you are playing in some hardcore stuff. Hell there is people that play on the forest service roads on pilot powers around here that will beat the shit out of most people on knobbies.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Trip

Depends on what he is doing. You don't really need knobbies unless you are playing in some hardcore stuff. Hell there is people that play on the forest service roads on pilot powers around here that will beat the shit out of most people on knobbies.

that speaks to their talent... not saying they're needed... just saying that Knobbies don't require extra talent to be used... in actuality to ride off road with street tires even on dirt roads or gravel is HARDER on street tires than knobbies...