Mitas E09 Dakar Tires - Page 3

WOLVERINE · 06-13-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitas

you´re right
A lotta guys looking for a "one-does-it-all" - tyre...

How old is your stock ?

The whole E-Series has been revised completely in the end of 2010.They ( all ) have a higher proportion of SiO2 ...

Just ordered a rear set for the XRR but the other tires (3 rears) are almost 2 years old now...

So what end result will the new revision give over the old design? Better in what way?

SkiFly01 · 06-13-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitas

Yeah ,.. it ´s the shop from Mitas North America ... ...

Any chance they can get the E-09 in the GS size, 150/70/17?

Mitas · 06-13-2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SkiFly01

Any chance they can get the E-09 in the GS size, 150/70/17?

stay patient ....

I will forward this to the U.S. subsidiary

Wallowa · 07-21-2011, 07:34 PM

Look I only ride my '07 GSA off road...have been a devoted TKC fan...tire has really saved my butt off road..

BUT if the Mitas Reinforced E09 Dakar can match the size of the rear TKC and the performance off road while getting better mileage; then put me down for several!

You know the old saying.."If it is too good to be true, it probably isn't"

...hope this tire lives up to the hype.

fudgypup · 07-21-2011, 09:33 PM

Me too. 150/70/17!

Mitas · 07-21-2011, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallowa

You know the old saying.."If it is too good to be true, it probably isn't"

...hope this tire lives up to the hype.

I would n´t go so far to call it a hype. . .
It´s just the attention he deserves .... as an alternative.

sidetrack one · 07-22-2011, 02:49 AM

A 140 does just fine

lurkin · 07-22-2011, 03:15 AM

Guys , the 140/80 will be just fine on your 4" rims, gearing will just be a tad taller. This tire is just so much better off road and last a lot longer than the TKC ............... BUT............... there is always a trade off,,,, it does NOT hang on nearly as well on the tar, ESPECIALLY if its wet. Yep its always a compromise

Mitas · 07-22-2011, 03:22 AM

in acc to the TKC ?

After compound changing or before ?

lurkin · 07-22-2011, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitas

in acc to the TKC ?

After compound changing or before ?

Well you have me there,,, when did the compound change?,,,,,,, but those TKCs do have a nice big round knobs on them that is more suited to the tare transports. Having said that its a long time since I bought a set of TKCs as there price has climbed dramatically here in Australia. I just run a Anakee/Tourance on the 4" and keep the EO9 on the 2 1/2 for the really enjoyable stuff

Mitas · 07-22-2011, 04:01 AM

Gotcha ...

Production 2011 has new compound ...

Fab418 · 07-22-2011, 06:42 AM

I have done 3000km so far (and there is still plenty left on it)on a rear that I bought this spring. On a 94 GS. Way better off-road than the TKC but it's true that since it's not as round as the Conti, it will not ride as good on tar. For example, i used to touch my foot on the asphalt while cornering on with the TKC but I've not been able to replicate this with the Mitas. Not that big a deal to me anyway.

Also, for those interested, I'm running the tube version tubless and I don't have much problem at all with maintaining the air pressure. I do put some air in once in a while, but I can't really tell if it's due to temperature changes or leakage. About 5lbs every 2-3 weeks. Not bad IMO.

Awsome tire. I would not ride anything else at the moment.

One question to Mitas: I'd really like to have these available at the shop (in Québec) where I buy my motorcycle stuff. It would save me some waiting knowing that they would stock a few. Is there any way I can direct the shop owner to a Canadian distributor?

Mitas · 07-23-2011, 03:22 AM

Thanx for your reply

For the sales stuff ...PN

Fab418 · 07-23-2011, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitas

Thanx for your reply

For the sales stuff ...PN

Did you mean PM?

Mitas · 07-23-2011, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fab418

Did you mean PM?

yes ... "m" is beside "n" on my keyboard ...

07-21-2011, 07:34 PM	#34
Wallowa Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: NE Oregon Oddometer: 4,474	Hmmmm..That Good? Look I only ride my '07 GSA off road...have been a devoted TKC fan...tire has really saved my butt off road.. BUT if the Mitas Reinforced E09 Dakar can match the size of the rear TKC and the performance off road while getting better mileage; then put me down for several! You know the old saying.."If it is too good to be true, it probably isn't"...hope this tire lives up to the hype. __________________ "In Wallowas" ==================== 2007 R1200GS Adventure " ...to explore off-road, alone in my case, way out in the boonies...that feeds the soul!"

07-22-2011, 02:49 AM	#37
sidetrack one Boss STAG Joined: Jul 2006 Location: hole shaven area Oddometer: 3,731	A 140 does just fine Attached Images __________________ I live more in 5 minutes on my motorcycle than some people live in a lifetime............... My last ride started badly,steadily got worse,until it ended in disaster, but apart from that it was excellent!

07-22-2011, 03:15 AM	#38
lurkin Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Southeast Oz Oddometer: 197	140/80 Guys , the 140/80 will be just fine on your 4" rims, gearing will just be a tad taller. This tire is just so much better off road and last a lot longer than the TKC ............... BUT............... there is always a trade off,,,, it does NOT hang on nearly as well on the tar, ESPECIALLY if its wet. Yep its always a compromise __________________ Quick cows require quick bikes

07-22-2011, 03:22 AM	#39
Mitas caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	in acc to the TKC ? After compound changing or before ? __________________ find me here or here

07-22-2011, 04:01 AM	#41
Mitas caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	Gotcha ... Production 2011 has new compound ... __________________ find me here or here

07-21-2011, 09:33 PM	#35
fudgypup Banned Joined: Mar 2011 Oddometer: 2,199	Me too. 150/70/17!

07-22-2011, 06:42 AM	#42
Fab418 Pig ridin' Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Saguenay, Quebec, Canada Oddometer: 173	I have done 3000km so far (and there is still plenty left on it)on a rear that I bought this spring. On a 94 GS. Way better off-road than the TKC but it's true that since it's not as round as the Conti, it will not ride as good on tar. For example, i used to touch my foot on the asphalt while cornering on with the TKC but I've not been able to replicate this with the Mitas. Not that big a deal to me anyway. Also, for those interested, I'm running the tube version tubless and I don't have much problem at all with maintaining the air pressure. I do put some air in once in a while, but I can't really tell if it's due to temperature changes or leakage. About 5lbs every 2-3 weeks. Not bad IMO. Awsome tire. I would not ride anything else at the moment. One question to Mitas: I'd really like to have these available at the shop (in Québec) where I buy my motorcycle stuff. It would save me some waiting knowing that they would stock a few. Is there any way I can direct the shop owner to a Canadian distributor? __________________ Fabrice TCAT traveler: If ever in need near Saguenay, Quebec; have tools, will help. PM me. http://www.fabricetremblay.ca My HPF: 21 inch-mx forks R11GS conversion

07-23-2011, 03:22 AM	#43
Mitas caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	Thanx for your reply For the sales stuff ...PN __________________ find me here or here

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