Mitas E09 Experience

sorethumb

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Here's my Mitas E09 Dakar rear tire after 3300 miles compared to a fresh E09. I love the E09 rear off road, and it handles great on road too, even in the wet. The front E09 I do not like off road, on road is fine. Planning late August to ride the CDR 2-up and don't think a fresh E09 will last. Not intending to start another tire war, just wanted to post my thoughts and experience with the E09.

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sorethumb

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The front doesn't bite, likes to wash really quickly. The knobs on the E09 front are very small, and not very tall even when new. I am not an expert, or an engineer, but I think the weight of this bike needs larger knobs and a larger surface area in contact up front when offroad. Or my riding skills suck and it has nothing to do with the tires.
 

Paletes3

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Thanks. These tires are (were?) on my plans... I thought grip would not be an issue as they don’t last long as other models. So, nothing to do with compound but stud design. I might look for something else.
I plan a Morocco ride and local tarmac is very abrasive on off-road tires. 90% of trip is tarmac but those other 10% you’ll be in deep trouble on road tires.
Thanks for the reply.
 

sorethumb

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I understood you perfectly! I think there are better options for the front than the E09. The rear is brilliant, but needs paired with a different front, perhaps the E10, Anakee Wild, TKC80. I am leaning towards the Anakee WIld. It's an expensive game trying tires.
 
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