TKC80s are brutal on the street: the saga continues

[Bayner]

I've just sort of always considered a knobbie tire to be one where there is more void than knobs, if that makes sense...? (I know I know, who gives a crap what I think, but besides that). Most dual-sport classified tires seem to aim for a degree of smooth running on the street so there is a more even ratio of knobs to space between them. I thought the TKC's were a pretty good all around tire. If they lasted longer I'd still be running a set but, they melt off rather quickly for me.

[ride2little]

Actually, the pic of the TKC 80 above shows the 19" front. These are more "rear-like" than the 21" front. The 21 has a more aggressive pattern.
As for the TKC in general...I love them, but the rear just wears out too fast. and the 21" front gets a little scary at speed (above 70) or at least the one I had did.
I'm on a fresh set of Heidenau's now and they'd a good tire. But I have much less confidence on those off-road.
Oh and the TKC's...you can really rail on them. Surprises most who're paying attention.

[ggamster]

Originally Posted by thematt

Those are Shinko 705 tires. I have them on my F8. Looks like the ebay seller is getting them from the manufacturer with a different branding on them. What do the sidewalls say on yours?

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx

I have heard that they are a similar tread but on the full bore the blocks are a little further apart. I think they say Full Bore USA Adventure on the side wall.

[steveyak]

Think I was just running way to much air pressure at first, and also went to light on the beads. I treated them like like street tires that dont have all that uneven rubber on them so not thinking I used a similar amount. Knobies can use a few ounces

Originally Posted by FredRydr

Then why do they take at least a few hundred miles to get right? They always change!

Fred

[Tonopah]

I've used RideOn in tubeless TKC-80's with good results. Balances (like Dyna Beads) but provides puncture protection as well.

[GSFREEK]

I will probably be going Morocco soon with shiny new TKC80's. I hope they will not be half toasted after the 1500km of highway, before they will eat their first sand!

[eakins]

consider the IRC (japanese mfg) TR8 as tck-80 alternative
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx

[Dano7619]

So what is the pressure to run off road with?

[ScienceOfDirt]

Originally Posted by Dano7619

So what is the pressure to run off road with?

I air down to 20. Where I ride, there is a lot of asphalt connections to make. If you're purely off road, you might be able to go lower, but I haven't done so.

[EPMD]

Originally Posted by CaliKarl

...however, these TKCS are a nightmare on the street.

That is completely contrary to my experience.

For me, the TKC's are amazingly grippy on the street and the buzz is significantly less than I expected.

I will most likely replace them with more when they wear out.

[CaliKarl]

Originally Posted by EPMD

That is completely contrary to my experience.

For me, the TKC's are amazingly grippy on the street and the buzz is significantly less than I expected.

I will most likely replace them with more when they wear out.

They are great on the street - truly! However, when I started this thread, I did not realize that the tires only became grippy after the muck applied to the tires wears off, which takes about 50-100 miles. But they are damn expensive...

[Ceri JC]

I'm in the "TKCs are exceptionally good [for trail-oriented tyres] on the slab" camp.