Michelin "Desert Racing" tires

[SpeedyR]

typically a lot of the high end "race" tires for the big rallies are one off race tires that are a radial construction. most of your off road product tires are bias-ply tires.

my guess is that the "race" version is a radial, or at least a construction closer to that..

[rotax793]

Originally Posted by SpeedyR

typically a lot of the high end "race" tires for the big rallies are one off race tires that are a radial construction. most of your off road product tires are bias-ply tires.

my guess is that the "race" version is a radial, or at least a construction closer to that..

So you mean it could be that it's the same pattern, only a firmer inner construction?

[JMo (& piglet)]

I have always used Michelin Deserts on my race bikes, but have also used both the T63 and Dunlop 908RR over the years too... (on my XR650R).

I'd say the 908RR rear is a great dual-sport (ie. road and trail use) tyre, having ridden one from the UK to Morocco and back as far as Northern Spain before it was worn out.

I've also used T63s (front and rear) on the XR, and found they were pretty useless by about 1000 miles - I wouldn't recommend them on a big heavy/powerful bike - the Deserts will really last twice as long...

However, if you are on a budget - as a previous poster suggested, the T63 rear is similar to the Michelin Desert rear... while I'd add that the Michelin AC10 front is a very similar tread pattern to the Desert front - all are DoT street legal tyres.

Jx

[SpeedyR]

Originally Posted by rotax793

So you mean it could be that it's the same pattern, only a firmer inner construction?

actually a radial typically is softer construction, but when racing they also use a mousse insert which feels about like 8psi, but no problems with flats so the more flexible carcass will conform to the terrain better (more traction) but with no chance of flats.

also it's usually more expensive but racers don't care. well, at that level anyway. ;)

[mmurry]

burned up the rear on my SE pretty dang fast... the front truly is terrifying on the highway... but awesome on dirt.... going to try TKC's when my mich enduro's are done..

[jm65]

hi guys

what do you think of "motoz" tyres ?

thanks

[vabuckaroo68]

Heidenau K60 is probably the best all round tire for the 950. Check with Craig at CJ Designs.

[dogsslober]

Originally Posted by jm65

hi guys

what do you think of "motoz" tyres ?

thanks

I LIKE the rear,have not used a front.Good price. Stout tire.

[StevenD]

for the desert rear's:

The desert is very hard and made for powerfull bikes at extended speed but no longer produced, get them if you can. I love it on the 950 for dry/desert ground.

The desert race has a lot lower profile and is made from softer rubber. specifically made for the 450's now active in dakar. Ive seen it wear a lot faster on these bikes than the old desert, grip is better on rock's and sand. I think on the big bike this is not your best option if you'r looking for a tire that you wont replace after every day racing for a new one.