Tire issues

[211john]

Any recommendations for a 90/10 or 80/20 tire that can take a little more punishment? I found this blister on my front:

Friends have told me that I never miss a rock. I've taken my Tenere down some pretty tough trails. I usually run the front about 25 lbs which may not be enough. I've also dented both the front and back rims a few times.



From what I have read this blister suggests greater damage on the inside. I'm going to replace the tire. Just not sure what to pick.

I like the Tourance. It works well on the hardpack, rocks, sand and gravel we have a lot of here. I've also had good success in a large silt bed with these tires. I'd like to keep the pressure down when off road as it helps handling a lot and makes the ride smoother. I don't ride aggressively on the street. I don't want a noisy tire or one that isn't smooth.

 

[klunsford]

I feel that is not enough air even for rough terrain. I run at least 32 when riding off road and usually go ahead and keep my 38 from 40 rear. Never has stopped me from getting where I wanted to go.

 

[Checkswrecks]

::026::
To not enough pressure for this heavy of a bike, while that would be right or even a bit much for a WR250 or light KTM.


There are a BUNCH of tire threads and the current darling tire seems to be the Mitas, but everybody has a favorite. Obviously, tires are about as personal as people thinking about their own personal parts.
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[Tyke]

I think you have answered your own question John...tyre pressure is too low hence blisters and damaged rims

As for tyres it depends how much road/ off road riding yyou do, my suggestion is Conti TKC 70s ::008::

 

[Checkswrecks]

I've got the TKC70s and am good with them but some folks are not. Make sure to research the front tire wear and handling which has bothered some people before buying.

 

[Don in Lodi]

Watch for the sidewall ply ratings, the higher the number the better the sidewall can handle flex/pinch. A higher number tends to have an effect on the on-road comfort, but off-road is great. A technical note; the sidewall got pinched between a hard spot and the rim (you knew that), the belting in the sidewall got cut/broken/torn leaving no structure to keep the rubber from becoming a balloon. Wise decision to replace, ASAP. Just hands on, the K60 is very stiff, and the Dakar series Mitas are very stiff. Not 90/10, I know.

 

[BaldKnob]

More 70/30-type tire, the Shinko 704/705 series is a good value. I've been able to ride as fast as I want to crash on dry pavement and still have 1/2" chicken strips on the rear. The fronts use all available tread but I feel the handling stays planted and well behaved. Initial turn in is odd and takes a good 50 or so miles to sort it out. They work well on gravel/hardpack and dry, soft surfaces too. Expect 10,000 miles from a front and 5-7000 mi from a rear. Half that if you track day it everwhere. The sidewalls are flexible so keep pressures closer to 30psi. An added benefit is easier mount/removal. It's really pretty hard to go wrong with tires these days or bikes. Lot of good choices out there. Good luck.

 

[211john]

It seems like all the slightly tougher tires are bias ply. The Tourance on the rear has about 75% of it's life left and I don't want to mix bias and radial. I'll take a look at the TKC 70. Seems like a nice compromise between a TKC 80 and a street tire.

 

[BaldKnob]

It seems like all the slightly tougher tires are bias ply. The Tourance on the rear has about 75% of it's life left and I don't want to mix bias and radial. I'll take a look at the TKC 70. Seems like a nice compromise between a TKC 80 and a street tire.

That sidewall flex helps on road grip, conforming to the road surface. I think a softer ride even with higher pressures are a benefit of radial construction. That said, I've been running 804 (bias-ply) up front and a 705 radial in the rear and the bike works just like it should. No drama.

 

[Don in Lodi]

That sidewall flex helps on road grip, conforming to the road surface. I think a softer ride even with higher pressures are a benefit of radial construction. That said, I've been running 804 (bias-ply) up front and a 705 radial in the rear and the bike works just like it should. No drama.

Back in the day, when the Great Transition was happening (everybody stopped making the automotive bias), that was the recommended combo if you couldn't swing a full set, run the bias up front and the radial in back. Something about the radial being an all 'round better tire, you wanted the stickiest pair of tires in back for control.

 

[Madhatter]

heidenaus k-60 scouts , you really dont need air in these(pretty stiff) but seriously 25 psi is way to low... yamaha suggest 33 front 36 rear minumim(if im off a bit thats what memory tells me, owners manual about 3 feet away, to sleepy to look this morning)i have started running36 front and 40 rear, no issues... tabasco has suggested running higher pressures with the k60s (im going on his recommendation) , and for other tires getting below minumim pressures is probably not safe...