990 rear tires?

Duckdog · 12-01-2012, 02:25 PM

looking for a good rear for my 990 thinking about the TKC 80 but want to know what else is out there. also is 150/70B18 TL the right size TKC80 for a 990 rear? look for a good off road tire.

Cactus Dave · 12-01-2012, 03:01 PM

Dunlop 908.

BIG-E · 12-01-2012, 05:31 PM

+2 for the 908, but ya gotta have deep pockets for them now. The Mefo is good as is the stock Scorp. IMHO. I just ordered a new Tractionator! We will see how this does, at least it is affordable. The TKC is also good, I like it best at about 3/4 gone!

Yes the 150 is the right size for an Adv. with a 4" hoop.

Hope this helps.

Take care, Eric.

SlowJoefromBako · 12-01-2012, 05:35 PM

Mefos last and last.

El Zorrillo · 12-01-2012, 06:13 PM

i was pleasantly surprised at the longevity i got out of my metzeler karoo 2's. close to 4,000 miles, and while they're not as capable offroad as the 908's, i bought both front and rear tires for less than a rear 908. (less than 300.) they seem to wear a little better on pavement and not be as twitchy on it, also. i guess it really depends on what kind of terrain you're going to be using your bike on. good luck.

dirtybikefrank · 12-02-2012, 05:27 AM

Motoz from Austrailia. Like a TKC on steroids. Stiff sidewalls and super puncture resistant so you can run low psi. I run around 8psi in the woods and hook up like a big tittied chick at a frat party.

I don't have any connection w the company, just like good tires on the beast.

vonotto · 12-03-2012, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cactus Dave

Dunlop 908.

X2

Xmoto · 12-04-2012, 01:45 AM

Heidenau K60 Scout is a fantastic all around tire.

AUT-EasyRider · 12-08-2012, 02:43 AM

Try the Mitas E10 instead of the TKC, its way better.
If you want something more agressive try the Mitas E09 or Golden Tyre GT200.
All are available in 150/70/18.

veltex · 12-08-2012, 09:36 AM

scorpion rally seems to be working for me

DirtJack · 12-10-2012, 06:43 PM

Kenda Big Block

bomose · 12-11-2012, 04:58 PM

I like the Heidenau K60. I've got 7000 miles on them now, and will probably get 8-9. I've used them 2 up in Colorado mud and Moab sand and also on a solo road trip. A good all around tire.

sonoran · 12-12-2012, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowJoefromBako

Mefos last and last.

I get about 4k on a rear MEFO

but then again I like to break that rear tire loose a lot

SlowJoefromBako · 12-12-2012, 08:42 AM

The odometer says 4000miles but the rear tire spun 10000miles worth.

el queso · 12-12-2012, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veltex

scorpion rally seems to be working for me

Me too, and it seems the harder you push it the better it works. Got about 4,200 miles on my rear and I'll get one more good ride out of it.

12-01-2012, 02:25 PM	#1
Duckdog ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2011 Location: Kentucky Oddometer: 35	990 rear tires? looking for a good rear for my 990 thinking about the TKC 80 but want to know what else is out there. also is 150/70B18 TL the right size TKC80 for a 990 rear? look for a good off road tire.

12-01-2012, 05:31 PM	#3
BIG-E AKA; Mongo-E Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Oddometer: 1,755	+2 for the 908, but ya gotta have deep pockets for them now. The Mefo is good as is the stock Scorp. IMHO. I just ordered a new Tractionator! We will see how this does, at least it is affordable. The TKC is also good, I like it best at about 3/4 gone! Yes the 150 is the right size for an Adv. with a 4" hoop. Hope this helps. Take care, Eric. __________________ "If my Technique Improves, so will my riding"!

12-02-2012, 05:27 AM	#6
dirtybikefrank Beast wrestler Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Senoia GA Oddometer: 345	Just got em... Motoz from Austrailia. Like a TKC on steroids. Stiff sidewalls and super puncture resistant so you can run low psi. I run around 8psi in the woods and hook up like a big tittied chick at a frat party. I don't have any connection w the company, just like good tires on the beast.

12-04-2012, 01:45 AM	#8
Xmoto Keep On Keeping On! Joined: May 2010 Location: Schodack,NY Oddometer: 1,855	Heidenau K60 Scout is a fantastic all around tire. __________________ “Do not be afraid; only believe.”

12-08-2012, 02:43 AM	#9
AUT-EasyRider Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Austria Oddometer: 115	Try the Mitas E10 instead of the TKC, its way better. If you want something more agressive try the Mitas E09 or Golden Tyre GT200. All are available in 150/70/18. __________________ We blew it AUT-EasyRider screwed with this post 12-08-2012 at 11:05 AM

12-01-2012, 03:01 PM	#2
Cactus Dave Born to Argue Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta, Ga Oddometer: 678	Dunlop 908.

12-01-2012, 05:35 PM	#4
SlowJoefromBako Aint livin long like Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Piute Mt, California Oddometer: 38	Mefos last and last.

12-01-2012, 06:13 PM	#5
El Zorrillo charity case Joined: Nov 2007 Location: SJC, CA Oddometer: 652	i was pleasantly surprised at the longevity i got out of my metzeler karoo 2's. close to 4,000 miles, and while they're not as capable offroad as the 908's, i bought both front and rear tires for less than a rear 908. (less than 300.) they seem to wear a little better on pavement and not be as twitchy on it, also. i guess it really depends on what kind of terrain you're going to be using your bike on. good luck.

12-08-2012, 09:36 AM	#10
veltex powerball win needed Joined: Jun 2012 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 27	scorpion rally seems to be working for me

12-10-2012, 06:43 PM	#11
DirtJack Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Oddometer: 330	Kenda Big Block __________________ Proud to be supporting Pyndon in the 2013 Dakar ! 2007 KTM 990 Adventure 2008 KTM 300 XC (plated) 2008 KTM 690 Enduro 1998 KTM 400 RXC (sold)

12-11-2012, 04:58 PM	#12
bomose Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Hoover,Al Oddometer: 594	I like the Heidenau K60. I've got 7000 miles on them now, and will probably get 8-9. I've used them 2 up in Colorado mud and Moab sand and also on a solo road trip. A good all around tire. __________________ I prefer a short life with width to a narrow one with length-Avicenna http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=810149 Ouray Adv http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=800723 Cortez & Moab Didn't Global Warming start at the end of the last Ice Age?

12-12-2012, 08:42 AM	#14
SlowJoefromBako Aint livin long like Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Piute Mt, California Oddometer: 38	The odometer says 4000miles but the rear tire spun 10000miles worth.

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