Mitas tires?

[archer]

I just replaced the stock tires with a set of K-60 Scouts instead of the Mitas E-07s. The main reason I went with the Heidenaus is from the research I did online. The only negative I found about the Mitas tires was that it hunts or wanders a lot on the rain-grooved freeways in California. The only way to get to either great roads with lots of curves, or some excellent dirt is to ride at least a little freeway. And in my regular commuting I have to ride some freeway. So, I went with the Heidenaus. So far, they are great. One thing I can't speak to is their abilities in the rain. Wrong season for the wet stuff! Ride safe. ::008::

 

[cosmic]

5kkm old Mitas e07 won the 7. place In the super heavy group.

Completely wrong choice for the occasion. F****ng weather forecast.

Still, no boxer in front the Snowflake, and only two ADV 950/990 of them 20 something, in front of the Snowflake. Pretty good for a used "50/50" tire.

Btw, this guys riding the fat beemers had some skills...

I was really struggling on the wet, muddy, and grass covered surface. Almost full tank didn't help either.
Otherwise e07 is a great all around tire, just not made for the races.


Next year I'm gonna surprise them with a 18/21 combo, and some serious rubbers.

 

[Mark R.]

As much as I like the Mitas rear tire, I don't like the front E07, nor the front Heidenau, because neither company puts enough tread on. They are just not deep enough for a little mud. Right now I have a TKC 80 up front and a Mitas E07 on back, and that combo is working pretty well.

 

[snakebitten]

Cosmic Represents!!!!!

Thanks man. Good job. And I like your tenacity-strategy for next year.

 

[tpak]

As much as I like the Mitas rear tire, I don't like the front E07, nor the front Heidenau, because neither company puts enough tread on. They are just not deep enough for a little mud. Right now I have a TKC 80 up front and a Mitas E07 on back, and that combo is working pretty well.

I might have to try that combo - I'd have to agree the tread is not that deep on the front but I really like the back Mitas in dirt so far. It took 500-700 miles for it to get road manners on concrete but otherwise its been great. And man, it sheds water great in the massive rainstorms I've been riding through recently.

 

[HeliMark]

I just replaced the stock tires with a set of K-60 Scouts instead of the Mitas E-07s. The main reason I went with the Heidenaus is from the research I did online. The only negative I found about the Mitas tires was that it hunts or wanders a lot on the rain-grooved freeways in California. The only way to get to either great roads with lots of curves, or some excellent dirt is to ride at least a little freeway. And in my regular commuting I have to ride some freeway. So, I went with the Heidenaus. So far, they are great. One thing I can't speak to is their abilities in the rain. Wrong season for the wet stuff! Ride safe. ::008::

I commute in SoCal on the freeways, and found until I had about 1K miles on my K60's, they would grab every grove on the freeway. Never a dull moment with all the construction and associated uneven pavement. They still do, but not as bad.

I would be interested if the E-07's "settle down" and not chase the grooves, and how many miles. I am looking at the E-07 as replacements, and heading up to the Sturgis bike rally (wife's request) but planning to ride the black hills as much as possible. Figure on putting at least 3-4K miles on it during the trip.

Mark

 

[tpak]

I commute in SoCal on the freeways, and found until I had about 1K miles on my K60's, they would grab every grove on the freeway. Never a dull moment with all the construction and associated uneven pavement. They still do, but not as bad.

I would be interested if the E-07's "settle down" and not chase the grooves, and how many miles. I am looking at the E-07 as replacements, and heading up to the Sturgis bike rally (wife's request) but planning to ride the black hills as much as possible. Figure on putting at least 3-4K miles on it during the trip.

Mark

My E-07's settled down on grooved concrete after 500-700 miles - I hardly notice now - I also took the pressure down a little and that helped me I run 36r/32f and weigh in at 170 dripping wet w/o gear

 

[archer]

I'm glad for all of you happy with your Mitas tires. For the ridres on the Heidenaus, try 36 lbs in the front. That is a tip given to me Tabasco when I bought my tires from him, and they are working great. With 36 lbs in the front there is almost no hunting or wandering on the California rain grooves. One quirk: the front tire can be mounted the wrong direction. If it is, then it will not handle worth beans! Check that it is mounted for the correct rotation. ::008::

 

[Bushyar15]

I'm not intimately familiar with the Heidenaus, but do they not have a molded in directional arrow?

I'm glad for all of you happy with your Mitas tires. For the ridres on the Heidenaus, try 36 lbs in the front. That is a tip given to me Tabasco when I bought my tires from him, and they are working great. With 36 lbs in the front there is almost no hunting or wandering on the California rain grooves. One quirk: the front tire can be mounted the wrong direction. If it is, then it will not handle worth beans! Check that it is mounted for the correct rotation. ::008::

 

[Checkswrecks]

I'm not intimately familiar with the Heidenaus, but do they not have a molded in directional arrow?

Yes, big bold ones that would be hard to miss!

 

[tpak]

My E-07's settled down on grooved concrete after 500-700 miles - I hardly notice now - I also took the pressure down a little and that helped me I run 36r/32f and weigh in at 170 dripping wet w/o gear

Oops, had that backwards ... 36f/32r

 

[archer]

I'm not intimately familiar with the Heidenaus, but do they not have a molded in directional arrow?

That would be affirmative! But I am sure you have run into situations where someone did not read or follow the instructions. Sad but true. Bad things can happen when someone you trust to do a good job on your bike does not -- hurrying, rushing through a job, or just not paying attention. Too many times I have taken my bike in to my dealer for a "normal" service, and later discovered the machanic actually created a brand new problem due to their own negligence. A good mechanic is worth massive respect.

 

[greg the pole]

I just replaced the stock tires with a set of K-60 Scouts instead of the Mitas E-07s. The main reason I went with the Heidenaus is from the research I did online. The only negative I found about the Mitas tires was that it hunts or wanders a lot on the rain-grooved freeways in California. The only way to get to either great roads with lots of curves, or some excellent dirt is to ride at least a little freeway. And in my regular commuting I have to ride some freeway. So, I went with the Heidenaus. So far, they are great. One thing I can't speak to is their abilities in the rain. Wrong season for the wet stuff! Ride safe. ::008::

I'm on my 3rd front, and 6th rear e-07.
The front has suffcient thread up to about 16000km of riding. At which point, it will still track well on pavement, but has a tendency to want to fold the front off road, due to the little thread left on the center portion of the tire. Also, the tire is getting cupped.
Side have plenty of tread left. Will post pics later. The rear will last anywhere from 7700km to 10800km on my last one.
I do find, regardless of how old they are , they always wonder on tar snakes, especially when hot. Then again, my metz nexts did that as well. I hate tar snakes.

Mitas is better in the wet than the heidi's.

 

[archer]

Well, it was hot today in the foothills outside Sacramento, when Don in Lodi and I went for a ride. Scenery was great, and the morning temperature was perfect. Don led the route over some really fun roads -- great pavement, gnarly and broken ancient asphalt, hard dirt and gravel, and even a little water crossing (water? In CA?). The new K-60s did really well. My confidence in these tires is much higher now. These tires handled every type of corner perfectly. I never lacked for grip, or solid road feel from the tires. Plus, as hot as it was today, crossing the tar snakes was never an issue. There was ZERO slipping over the tar strips. The tires are still petty new, but they are impressing me more every time I go for a long ride. No dislike for the Mitas tires, just wanted to share about the tar-strip abilities of the K-60s. One other cool note: I am an experienced rider on pavement, but will admit I really have no idea what I am doing in the dirt. Today was a super experience of tryiing out the different traction control settings, and trying different levels of hard braking on gravel. Lots of fun, and the K-60s were very confidence inspiring on the gravel. My Tenere actually felt in control on the gravel with these tires, as compared to the OEM Tourances which constantly felt like they were skating over gravel. ::012::

 

[BravoBravo]

I am loving my MItas E-07 tires. Just had them on for a few weeks, but they seem to handle all terrain very well, pavement, dirt and gravel.

Cheers,

Bruce

 

[archer]

I had a great time riding up to the Super Tenere Rally in Sandy, Oregon. It actually rained that Friday night! The next morning when we gathered to begin riding many awesome routes around Mt. Hood, everything was saturated with rain. I rode carefully, due to reading the K60s were slippery in rain. I must say, they were great! I never had a problem on any of the slick roads. I never pushed the pace like Marquez chasing Rossi, but I was still having a lot of fun. Later in the afternoon my little group did 20 -30 miles on the Barlow Road, serious off-road stuff! The k60s were perfect. I am sure the E07s would also have done well. Buy 'em and ride 'em!