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warewolf · 11-09-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by eakins

question? does the center of the tire look like it has an end of life raised center wear bar to eek some additional miles out of it if need be??? the 130-17 does.

Only the widths up to 130 have that bar.

fudgypup · 11-09-2011, 08:03 AM

[QUOTE=Mitas;17249920]Does anybody know Charley Boorman ( the actor) ?
QUOTE]

Everybody knows Charley!

Rockinrog... time to retire that TKC 80.

rockinrog · 11-09-2011, 03:09 PM

[QUOTE=fudgypup;17266097]

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Originally Posted by Mitas

Does anybody know Charley Boorman ( the actor) ?
QUOTE]

Everybody knows Charley!

Rockinrog... time to retire that TKC 80.

As soon as the tubes get here.

eakins · 11-09-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by warewolf

Only the widths up to 130 have that bar.

thnx. got any mileage reports on the 130-17" E07?

Mitas · 11-09-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eakins

thnx. got any mileage reports on the 130-17" E07?

.... one guy ride from Cape Town back to Germany ... >25.000km

....

http://www.adventure-travel-experience.de/

warewolf · 11-10-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eakins

thnx. got any mileage reports on the 130-17" E07?

They don't fit my 18" rim

NordieBoy is the man to ask, but I see you've already seen this post.

Flashback · 11-10-2011, 03:23 AM

I just read a report that pointed to someone getting more than 18,000 miles (30,000 km) out of their 130 E07. Of course their tire was worn down to the bottom of the wear strip at that point. But still...if it get's a comfy 8,000 it'll be a great tire. I'm on the threshold of making a purchase.

rockinrog · 11-12-2011, 04:31 PM

I got impatient waiting on new tubes. I installed the rear today using a once used tube that was still in good condition. Checked my book and that TKC pictured above had over 10,000 miles on it. It was dark till I got it finished so pics and first impressions will have to wait until tomorrow.

warewolf · 11-12-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rockinrog

that TKC pictured above had over 10,000 miles on it.

Jeepers. Mine lasted just over a quarter of that.

rockinrog · 11-12-2011, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by warewolf

Jeepers. Mine lasted just over a quarter of that.

The thing with TKCs is that if you ride mostly pavement they are the wrong tire for the job.
Most of my local riding includes as much dirt/gravel as I can find,, and gravel just doesn't wear out tires like asphalt.
With that said that particular tire had 5400 miles of cross country pavement riding 80-90MPH for hour.. days on end. I would rather have had a tire like the E07 on for that ride.

warewolf · 11-12-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rockinrog

The thing with TKCs is that if you ride mostly pavement they are the wrong tire for the job.
Most of my local riding includes as much dirt/gravel as I can find,, and gravel just doesn't wear out tires like asphalt.
With that said that particular tire had 5400 miles of cross country pavement riding 80-90MPH for hour.. days on end. I would rather have had a tire like the E07 on for that ride.

I'm completely opposite "mostly pavement".

Gravel may not wear out tyres but rocks certainly do. The big trouble with TKCs is that you have to lower the pressure to get them to nearly grip in the dirt, and then they'll melt if you go anywhere near the tarseal at those pressures. (That's apart from the wallet trouble they cause.)

We can't do that kind of sealed road blasting here. Apart from the speed limit being 100 km/h (62mph), our roads are much more like this:

The E-07 is Clintnz's favourite all-rounder tyre at the moment, so I will be giving them a go next time I need that type of tyre.

eakins · 11-12-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by warewolf

They don't fit my 18" rim

NordieBoy is the man to ask, but I see you've already seen this post.

ah thanks. i had that pic saved from awhile back but did not connect to where it 1st came from.

eakins · 11-12-2011, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Flashback

I just read a report that pointed to someone getting more than 18,000 miles (30,000 km) out of their 130 E07. Of course their tire was worn down to the bottom of the wear strip at that point. But still...if it get's a comfy 8,000 it'll be a great tire. I'm on the threshold of making a purchase.

that's unreal and blows mefo explorer out of the water.

eakins · 11-12-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DabsAlot

I just placed an order for a Mitas E-07 in 150/70 - 17 for my F800GS from http://www.mx1canada.com/

They had it in stock and said no problem shipping state side.

would love to see those pics how they look mounted on the bike.

DabsAlot · 11-13-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by eakins

would love to see those pics how they look mounted on the bike.

I should have the tire soon....it has shipped anyway....and when I have it mounted, I will post pics.

Steve

11-10-2011, 03:23 AM	#217
Flashback Mommys Lil Monster Joined: Jul 2007 Location: South Pacific via Raleigh, NC Oddometer: 3,047	I just read a report that pointed to someone getting more than 18,000 miles (30,000 km) out of their 130 E07. Of course their tire was worn down to the bottom of the wear strip at that point. But still...if it get's a comfy 8,000 it'll be a great tire. I'm on the threshold of making a purchase. __________________ DON'T PANIC Flashs ADV Search and NC Ride page

11-12-2011, 04:31 PM	#218
rockinrog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA Oddometer: 2,500	I got impatient waiting on new tubes. I installed the rear today using a once used tube that was still in good condition. Checked my book and that TKC pictured above had over 10,000 miles on it. It was dark till I got it finished so pics and first impressions will have to wait until tomorrow. __________________ BRP 2010 and 2012 PA to Montana Rural Ramblings

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11-09-2011, 08:03 AM	#212
fudgypup Banned Joined: Mar 2011 Oddometer: 2,199	[QUOTE=Mitas;17249920]Does anybody know Charley Boorman ( the actor) ? QUOTE] Everybody knows Charley! Rockinrog... time to retire that TKC 80.