Stoked for my new tire!

[TinkerinWstuff]

Ordered a Trailmax TR91 for the DR650

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41IhyOBJdoL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Money's tight and can't get past the low mileage out of knobbies. Fortunately it's not that muddy on the trails around here (especially this year) so I'm hoping this will do alright for me.

Have worn the Trailwing smooth on the rear and will continue to run a half-tread Trailwing on the front. I should have the front pollished off by the fall season. Local guy wanted MSRP, $85 more than Amazon so unfortunately I had to send the purchase out of state :(

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J2RM0G

[TinkerinWstuff]

Just had to share with someone. The wife wasn't nearly as excited as I am.

[dirkterrell]

I'm going to go the other direction with the XR, from the Trail Wings to the Michelin T63 and see how that works. I like the Wings on the asphalt but I'm looking for more bite in the dirt and mud.

[TinkerinWstuff]

I'm going to go the other direction with the XR, from the Trail Wings to the Michelin T63 and see how that works. I like the Wings on the asphalt but I'm looking for more bite in the dirt and mud.

Understandable for sure. I too had no issue with the 'wings. I think if the money situation was a little more free, I'd have two rear wheels with different rubber style on each and run something like the 'wing on front since fronts last pretty long anyway.

[Sean]

I'm thinking about the K60 Scout. Seems like a good 60/40 :hump:

[modette99]

Ordered a Trailmax TR91 for the DR650

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41IhyOBJdoL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Money's tight and can't get past the low mileage out of knobbies. Fortunately it's not that muddy on the trails around here (especially this year) so I'm hoping this will do alright for me.

Have worn the Trailwing smooth on the rear and will continue to run a half-tread Trailwing on the front. I should have the front pollished off by the fall season. Local guy wanted MSRP, $85 more than Amazon so unfortunately I had to send the purchase out of state :(

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004J2RM0G


You don't do much off road riding do you!!! :lol:

[modette99]

I went with the Desert IT myself
http://www.crfsonly.com/catalog/images/03120044.jpg

[Ricky]

That TR91 doesn't look like it'll be that great offroad, but that's just a judgment on its cover. The K60 and the TR63 look like a great mix tire. Guess it depends on how much time of each terrain the tire sees.

[rybo]

I'm a big fan of the Michelin Anakee!

[TinkerinWstuff]

I'm a big fan of the Michelin Anakee!

I hadn't looked at that one or I would probably have gone that route. $15 cheaper and they have the OEM size for DR650. All-well....

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31AcZvdEpsL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[TinkerinWstuff]

guess that's what I get for not starting another, "what's the best tire" thread

[Bashed]

guess that's what I get for not starting another, "what's the best tire" thread


I put on the DL650 I'm building a Shinko 705 rear and a Mefo Explorer front.
Should be good for a 80% street/dirt ratio. The Shinko's are amazingly good in the dirt. Hook up reasonably and good stick on the asfault. Inexpensive @ around $72 for a 150/17. I have the Mefo on the front of my CRF and am pleased with it even in the singletrack. For a 50/50 tire that lasts I'm sold. They cost a bit more than a dirt type tire but they last a long time. On my CRF in the rear I have been running the MotoZ ht desert. They are an all rubber tire from down under. Far and away the longest lasting dirt rear that actually hooks up. That bike goes thru rear tires like my 1000rr, fast. Any tire is better than the bald on you had on there, slipping and sliding thru the ice fields this winter. I hope they work out well for your type of riding, only you know what is best for you after a bit of research. See you out on the trails.
Bash

[TinkerinWstuff]

Any tire is better than the bald on you had on there, slipping and sliding thru the ice fields this winter. I hope they work out well for your type of riding, only you know what is best for you after a bit of research. See you out on the trails.
Bash

Thanks for the post.

yea, I've worn that one smooth all the way around. I'll have to post up some pics later this week after the new one is on.

[Bashed]

Thanks for the post.

yea, I've worn that one smooth all the way around. I'll have to post up some pics later this week after the new one is on.

Sounds good, I'm going to post another D/S ride soon, we will get out and have some fun.

[TinkerinWstuff]

http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac47/tinkerinWstuff/DR650/DSC00228.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac47/tinkerinWstuff/DR650/DSC00229.jpg
http://i884.photobucket.com/albums/ac47/tinkerinWstuff/DR650/DSC00230.jpg

[brennahm]

Dude, that's one clean DR!

Most of the ones I've seen were beat to shit (even if the owners thought they owned the nicest 650 in the world).

[TinkerinWstuff]

thanks for the kind words. I must admit; that is her good side and she's not completely without "character".