may I introduce myself

[Dan Alexander]

says here that E 07 is DOT approved (Australia anyways)

http://www.motorcycletyres.net.au/ty...ari/index.html

[Trash Hauler]

Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

says here that E 07 is DOT approved (Australia anyways)

http://www.motorcycletyres.net.au/ty...ari/index.html

And the plot thickens...

[eakins]

Originally Posted by Trash Hauler

I contacted Mitas Tire North America about getting the E-07s in the US. Here was the reply:

"I sorry to say but we do not bring that tire into the United States due to DOT restrictions. If there is anything else I can help you with feel free to send me an email."

So, unless Mitas can shed some light on this and get it fixed, we won't be getting them anytime soon.

really?

[monkeyfez]

this thread should be used as the "what not to do" example for internet marketing.

Sure we're dealing with a language barrier and timezone issues but wow. Just wow.

Simple questions like: Where can I buy it? How much will it cost? Do you have it in this size? All get evasive/half answers. Not a soft sell it's a no sell.

I'll stick with my Anakee2's thanks. I can get them at most dealers and from most online retailers. All of whom know the product and are willing to answer simple questions.

I hope you guys can pull it together for the US market but right now you aren't even in the same race as the others.

[Mitas]

Originally Posted by eakins

really?

Please bear with me.I will clarify the matter....í´ll be back

[eakins]

Originally Posted by Trash Hauler

I contacted Mitas Tire North America about getting the E-07s in the US. Here was the reply:

"I sorry to say but we do not bring that tire into the United States due to DOT restrictions. If there is anything else I can help you with feel free to send me an email."

So, unless Mitas can shed some light on this and get it fixed, we won't be getting them anytime soon.

for those tired of waiting..........
the us $ to canadian $ is favorable.

order a E07 rear here:
http://www.mx1canada.com/mitas-dualsport-tires/
http://www.xe.com/

130-17"
130.00 CAD = 126.471 USD
Canadian Dollar US Dollar

150-17"
50.00 CAD = 145.929 USD
Canadian Dollar US Dollar

the bummer is $35 shipping. anyone near the canadian border could ship to a location just across the border and go get the tire.

[Trash Hauler]

Originally Posted by eakins

for those tired of waiting..........
the us $ to canadian $ is favorable.

order a E07 rear here:
http://www.mx1canada.com/mitas-dualsport-tires/
http://www.xe.com/

130-17"
130.00 CAD = 126.471 USD
Canadian Dollar US Dollar

150-17"
50.00 CAD = 145.929 USD
Canadian Dollar US Dollar

the bummer is $35 shipping. anyone near the canadian border could ship to a location just across the border and go get the tire.

I'm working that very angle. Problem I have is that I am subject to vehicle inspections on a regular basis and if the tires aren't DOT approved, the man with the badge likes to write tickets.

[Dan Alexander]

You can't tell him it's an offroad tire and exempt from DOT?

[Trash Hauler]

I work on a military installation and that's a headache I don't need to deal with. So unless we can get some additional information, it looks like I'll be going with the K60.

www.mx1canada.com lists three dealers in the Montreal area. Any chance you are close enough to swing in and put eyes on a set of these tires?

[Dan Alexander]

It'll be a couple of weeks before I'm in Montreal again. I can call and see what's in stock.

[Trash Hauler]

Originally Posted by Dan Alexander

It'll be a couple of weeks before I'm in Montreal again. I can call and see what's in stock.

That would be great. Ask them to look at the tires and see if they are marked DOT please. (I'd call but I'm in the middle east for another couple weeks.) I sent an email to customer service at the mx1 website about a week ago but have not received a reply yet.

[Mitas]

I´m not happy about the statement ( "due DOT restrictions" ).
This is another turn of the screw and I don´t like to do this ... but....

ECE.75 and DOT proved patterns are

C-15
C-16
C-17
C-18
C-19
C-20
C-21
XT-754
XT-914
C-02
EF-05
EF-06
EF-07
EF-08
E-xx (02,03,05,06,08,09,10) including Dakar
H-xx ( all )

[warewolf]

Originally Posted by Mitas

E-xx (02,03,05,06,08,09,10) including Dakar

Did you mean to omit the E-07?

The E-07's are very popular in this part of the world. I forgot to check the sidewall when I was eyeballing my mate's one at the weekend. We are lucky in that we can use anything meeting the European, American or Japanese standards.

[Mitas]

Originally Posted by Mitas

I´m not happy about the statement ( "due DOT restrictions" ).
This is another turn of the screw and I don´t like to do this ... but....

ECE.75 and DOT proved patterns are

C-15
C-16
C-17
C-18
C-19
C-20
C-21
XT-754
XT-914
C-02
EF-05
EF-06
EF-07
EF-08
E-xx (02,03,05,06,07,08,09,10) including Dakar-versions
H-xx ( all )

...uuups...

The entire E-Series....

[WVhillbilly]

If they can be shipped here, I don't have a problem buying a non DOT tire.
I run them sometimes anyway.