So I know that this subject has been discussed a lot. My search isn't working for some reason. It keeps freezing on the "do process" screen. Im looking for a good 50/50 tire. Can someone please point me in the right direction.
Heidenau K60 Scouts should fit the bill. As with any off road:street there are give and takes. Depends on if you are riding off road on gravel, dirt, sand, mud... Commonly run combination is the K60 rear and TKC 80 front.
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yes, this has been a favorite of mine for a long time now! Not so great in deeper muddy crud, but for most ADV Touring, its a good match up!
I've been happy with the Karoo 3's. This past weekend I was riding in wet sand, mud etc. Not a full blown knobby, but it worked surprisingly well. Death Valley in January, no issues and handled the slab just fine.
good to hear that both tires I'm thinking about are doing well with people, now i just have to narrow them down. I'll still keep the ones i have on it now for more "street" riding
Karoo 3 will wear out 3x faster than the heidenau that will last forever. The centerstrip is great on tarmac but bad on mud/sandy stuff. Have a look at the mitas E-07. No centerstrip, cheap as hell and have a very good lifespan.
I'm in the market for new tires too. Went to order the Mitas E-07 from MX1 Canada but the front is back ordered until April. Looks like I'll be squeezing another month out of my original Metzler EXT.
As a 50/50? :huh A bit aggressive no? +3 for the E-07 over the K60 for the rear. Never run the fronts of either. I'd recommend the E-10 as a front option too. I ran one with the E-07 rr and it was good. Back to the TKC up front now though and it's a better....except for the soft casing in the dirt. Dave
Check out the Shinko 705. Probably a 75/25 tire, very reasonable price. Handles great on street, dirt and gravel roads and last a long time. You'll get a set of Shinko's for less than one rear K 60.