Tyres for Woody's Wheels.

Gedjack · 06-11-2008, 10:18 AM

I have just ordered my 19" 17" combo from Woody's for my 990 Adv. I have ordered the 5" rear as all my riding will be on the road, and i am told i can put up to a 170 tyre on.
What tyres do you guys rate over there for pure road use, it also has to be good in the wet as here in the U.K. we do get a bit of rain every now and again ?

Can't wait to get the wheels on, hopefully just in time for my 10 day trip around the great roads of Northern Spain in a couple of weeks.

SteveAS · 06-11-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedjack

. . . hopefully just in time for my 10 day trip around the great roads of Northern Spain in a couple of weeks.

I did some riding in northern Spain a few years ago. The roads are superb; you're in for a treat.

Yellow Pig · 06-11-2008, 10:52 AM

I like the Conti Trail Attack

Mr Ogmore · 06-11-2008, 11:07 AM

wont that mean you have to take the rear brake and abs sensor off the bike to get the wheel on if its that wide?

Gedjack · 06-11-2008, 02:46 PM

I don't know about that, i will ask my mechanic friend who is going to fit them.

mcmann · 06-11-2008, 03:23 PM

I went with a 5" X 17 Woodys rear too . . . mounted a 160/60X17 radial Pirelli Scorpion Sync . . . will try a 170/60 series next time. I went with a Avon Distanzia radial 110/80X19 front radial which works great. I may try a Scorpion Sync front next time. I already had the front Distanzia before ordering the Sync.

Couldn't be happier with overall feel and performance.

stanbloke · 06-11-2008, 03:30 PM

I have the 17/17 set up at the moment with a Conti Road attack front , BT020 on the rear ( this will be replaced by a Trailattack soon).

The front is a little twitchy at speed but boy does this bike turn in quick

.

SteveAS · 06-11-2008, 03:31 PM

My 950SM came with Scorpion Syncs. I don't like them much because the front was shot by 2,500 miles. I just mounted some Avon Storms, but I don't think they are available for 19" fronts.

jaydee1445 · 06-11-2008, 03:41 PM

mcmann · 06-11-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveAS

My 950SM came with Scorpion Syncs. I don't like them much because the front was shot by 2,500 miles. I just mounted some Avon Storms, but I don't think they are available for 19" fronts.

Good to know - - - I will stay with the Distanzias up front. They are wearing very well. The rear Syncs are doing well so far on the back.

SteveAS · 06-11-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmann

The rear Syncs are doing well so far on the back.

Strangely, the rear Sync probably could have gone another 1,000 miles after the front was shot. These were the first (and only) tires I've worn out on this bike, so I don't know yet whether front wearing out much before the rear is bike or tire related.

Pyndon · 06-26-2008, 02:39 PM

19"/17" with Michelin Anakees fitted. An awesome tyre for all year round riding in the UK, from sunshine to pissing it down with rain, these things seen to do the job

I mean, there's not many multi-purpose bikes that are quick and handle well in the twisties, will cruise at 100mph all day long (done it

) and enjoyable offroad too. I mean feck, lock-stops while backing it into a tight turn on a 500lb bike......I love it!

Vito · 07-01-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mcmann

I went with a 5" X 17 Woodys rear too . . . mounted a 160/60X17 radial Pirelli Scorpion Sync . . . will try a 170/60 series next time. I went with a Avon Distanzia radial 110/80X19 front radial which works great. I may try a Scorpion Sync front next time. I already had the front Distanzia before ordering the Sync.

Couldn't be happier with overall feel and performance.

I'm about to take the decision to replace the stock 21/18 with a Woodys Excel 19/17 set because I use the bike mostly on road. What's your opinion compare with the 21/18 ? Any problem with the ABS ? Is it more stable a high speed ? Would you recommend to do it ?

Gedjack · 07-02-2008, 10:01 AM

Hi Vito, i have'nt fitted mine yet but the feedback i got from people on this website when doing my research was all positive, in a big way. I can vouch for the quality of Woody's wheels and the service was excellent. Go for it, i am sure you will not regret it.

Vito · 07-02-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmann

I went with a 5" X 17 Woodys rear too . . . mounted a 160/60X17 radial Pirelli Scorpion Sync . . . will try a 170/60 series next time. I went with a Avon Distanzia radial 110/80X19 front radial which works great. I may try a Scorpion Sync front next time. I already had the front Distanzia before ordering the Sync.

Couldn't be happier with overall feel and performance.

I guess that those are the Excel that Woodys offer for KTM 990; do you use the radial tyres with tube right ?

06-11-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
Gedjack ^OP Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Oddometer: 90	Tyres for Woody's Wheels. I have just ordered my 19" 17" combo from Woody's for my 990 Adv. I have ordered the 5" rear as all my riding will be on the road, and i am told i can put up to a 170 tyre on. What tyres do you guys rate over there for pure road use, it also has to be good in the wet as here in the U.K. we do get a bit of rain every now and again ? Can't wait to get the wheels on, hopefully just in time for my 10 day trip around the great roads of Northern Spain in a couple of weeks.

06-11-2008, 10:52 AM	#3
Yellow Pig Allergic to Asphalt! Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 6,094	I like the Conti Trail Attack __________________ So Many Idiots, So Few Comets!!!!!!!!!

06-11-2008, 03:23 PM	#6
mcmann Motorcycle Maniac Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Oddometer: 912	My 19 / 17 tire choice I went with a 5" X 17 Woodys rear too . . . mounted a 160/60X17 radial Pirelli Scorpion Sync . . . will try a 170/60 series next time. I went with a Avon Distanzia radial 110/80X19 front radial which works great. I may try a Scorpion Sync front next time. I already had the front Distanzia before ordering the Sync. Couldn't be happier with overall feel and performance. Attached Images __________________ Young at heart '06 950 Adventure, '07 950 SuperMoto '09 Versys (w/Woodys Adventure wheels)

06-11-2008, 03:30 PM	#7
stanbloke Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2007 Location: UK Oddometer: 212	I have the 17/17 set up at the moment with a Conti Road attack front , BT020 on the rear ( this will be replaced by a Trailattack soon). The front is a little twitchy at speed but boy does this bike turn in quick . __________________ Don't laugh, it's your turn next ! Sometimes it's better not to ask questions.

06-26-2008, 02:39 PM	#12
Pyndon Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Somewhere on two wheels!! Oddometer: 2,238	Anakees 19"/17" with Michelin Anakees fitted. An awesome tyre for all year round riding in the UK, from sunshine to pissing it down with rain, these things seen to do the job I mean, there's not many multi-purpose bikes that are quick and handle well in the twisties, will cruise at 100mph all day long (done it ) and enjoyable offroad too. I mean feck, lock-stops while backing it into a tight turn on a 500lb bike......I love it! __________________ Pyn 2013 Dakar swag available here, your support is hugely appreciated: http://www.lyndonposkittracing.com/support-lyndon/support-packages/ Please visit my web-site / blog www.lyndonposkittracing.com You can also look me up on Facebook or Twitter.

06-11-2008, 11:07 AM	#4
Mr Ogmore no u Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Oddometer: 427	wont that mean you have to take the rear brake and abs sensor off the bike to get the wheel on if its that wide?

06-11-2008, 02:46 PM	#5
Gedjack ^OP Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Oddometer: 90	I don't know about that, i will ask my mechanic friend who is going to fit them.

06-11-2008, 03:31 PM	#8
SteveAS Crank Joined: Mar 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Oddometer: 193	My 950SM came with Scorpion Syncs. I don't like them much because the front was shot by 2,500 miles. I just mounted some Avon Storms, but I don't think they are available for 19" fronts.

06-11-2008, 03:41 PM	#9
jaydee1445 Footpeg Crash Tester Joined: Jul 2006 Location: high sided into the orange grove Oddometer: 3,693

07-02-2008, 10:01 AM	#14
Gedjack ^OP Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Oddometer: 90	Hi Vito, i have'nt fitted mine yet but the feedback i got from people on this website when doing my research was all positive, in a big way. I can vouch for the quality of Woody's wheels and the service was excellent. Go for it, i am sure you will not regret it.

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