Welcome to NESR! Most features of this site require registration, including replying to threads, sending private messages, starting new threads, and uploading files. Click here to register.

Results 1 to 18 of 18

dirt tires

  1. #1
    Lifer
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Ma
    Posts
    10,687

    dirt tires

    I ride a lot so I'm looking for something cheap and that will last, not overly concerned with super traction, I like it loose and I can ride around it. Wore out the tires that came on my bike in like two weekends. Mostly trails, very rare occasion down at the SX track but no tires are going to make a difference in my riding there.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  2. #2
    Super Moderator OreoGaborio's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    MA
    Age
    44
    Posts
    38,901

    Re: dirt tires

    size? I have a set lying around doin nothin. $free

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    -Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
    GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media

    The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650

  3. #3
    Lifer
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Ma
    Posts
    10,687

    Re: dirt tires

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    size? I have a set lying around doin nothin. $free
    19 and 21. You have new tires, what kind and when can i come get them?

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  4. #4
    Don't bother me! R7's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Location
    Yamaha Blvd
    Age
    51
    Posts
    14,591

    Re: dirt tires

    There's a Dunlop sale somewhere, I'll have to look around for it? D756 front and rear as a set for $100. I liked the feel of them for trail riding but they do wear down a little quick IMO.
    Not good for ice studding either, the side knobs rip off

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Yamaha

  5. #5

    Re: dirt tires

    good timing

    something similar was just being discussed over at thumpertalk:

    http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=880918

    the consensus was that the best combination of longevity and cost were trials tires (particularly with longevity), cheng shin, and maxxis IT

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  6. #6
    Super Moderator OreoGaborio's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2004
    Location
    MA
    Age
    44
    Posts
    38,901

    Re: dirt tires

    You never said anything about "new". These are old tires that Degsy handed me. I never used em cuz the rear is an 18".

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    -Pete LRRS/CCS #81 - ECK Racing, TonysTrackDays
    GMD Computrack Boston | Pine Motorparts/PBE Specialists | Phoenix Graphics | Woodcraft | MTag-Pirelli | OnTrack Media

    The Garage: '03 Tuono | '06 SV650

  7. #7
    Lifer Pittenger5's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Austin
    Age
    43
    Posts
    15,202

    Re: dirt tires

    If Jay dont want it, and you have a 19" Ill take it

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Zip Tie Alley #505

    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    My favorite was you going through T2 with your eyes closed.

  8. #8
    Lifer
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    Ma
    Posts
    10,687

    Re: dirt tires

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    You never said anything about "new". These are old tires that Degsy handed me. I never used em cuz the rear is an 18".
    Well I have plenty of worn out tires, so that's not really worth the effort of mounting.

    Mark, I hear good stuff about trials tires, except they'll be completely worthless on anything loose, would not be able to ride any track/sand with them, and I'm guessing they don't do too great in mud.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!

  9. #9
    Lifer Pittenger5's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Austin
    Age
    43
    Posts
    15,202

    Re: dirt tires

    Quote Originally Posted by OreoGaborio View Post
    I never used em cuz the rear is an 18".
    Nevermind, on the account I didnt read this.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Zip Tie Alley #505

    Quote Originally Posted by Pookie View Post
    My favorite was you going through T2 with your eyes closed.

  10. #10
    Goodbye Sweet Dreams BLACK SQUIRREL's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2006
    Location
    Somewhere between Has Been and Never Was
    Age
    53
    Posts
    4,003

    Re: dirt tires

    Quote Originally Posted by Pittenger5 View Post
    If Jay dont want it, and you have a 19" Ill take it
    there is a few in the alley if you want it

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Zip Tie Alley Racing #444


    Signature edit by Tricky mike

  11. #11
    Lifer Chippertheripper's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2009
    Location
    the fairest of havens
    Age
    44
    Posts
    13,897

    Re: dirt tires

    I usually snag the cheapest knobby I can find. Currently a cheng shin c755 or 775 whatever the number is. But I run an 18....

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Cliff's Cycles KTM
    NETRA enduro B-vet
    Close your eyes, look deep in your soul, step outside yourself and let your mind go.

  12. #12
    live to ride seth399's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    CA
    Posts
    6,654

    Re: dirt tires

    I hear the dunlop mx51 wear pretty good, no feedback as far as offroad use though. I would assume they work nice...medium terrain tire but pretty tall knobs overall so should work well in sand/mud. Lugs aren't super close so shouldn't have a big problem with mud packup.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    LRRS #399
    MX #505

  13. #13
    Soul Rider Paul_E_D's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    western, MA
    Age
    53
    Posts
    15,026

    Re: dirt tires

    Contact Karaya, I just got a set of kenda washougals at a good price.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Paul_E_D


  14. #14
    Super Moderator TheIglu's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2003
    Location
    Royalston, MA
    Age
    43
    Posts
    21,800

    Re: dirt tires

    Jay,

    I've been on the Pirelli MT16 and MT18 front/back and I love them. You saw them last few times we rode. I never have issues with traction and they are wearing pretty solid for me.

    Somewhat cheap, motorcyclesuperstore usually has them on sale.

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    2021 KTM Duke 890 R
    2016 BMW S1000XR
    1982 Honda CB750F Super Sport

  15. #15
    Just Registered
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Location
    Is it not obvious?
    Age
    47
    Posts
    3,236

    Re: dirt tires

    I ran these on my WR426/YZ450 with no problems...never touched the street though, only dirt (not sure what you've got for a bike). I also never hit a track or anything other than woods with em.

    http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/fr...163140&lang=EN

    These were probably my fav's just because they were tough but still offered really good grip and predictable handling (read, when sliding or pushing out).

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Last edited by ssg; 03-03-10 at 01:58 PM.
    My 2 vices, not necessarily in order:
    www.gpsdiscussion.com
    motorcycleaddicts.org

  16. #16
    KB KB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Manchester NH
    Age
    52
    Posts
    8,171

    Re: dirt tires

    Trials tire will not do you wrong. I have been running one now for 2 seasons and it just now needs to be replaced.

    That's probably about 100 miles of pavement. The only thing I never liked about the trials was in deep mud. I won't run anything but a trials tire again.

    KB

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    LRRS/CCS EX #13

    GMD COMPUTRACK

  17. #17
    Soul Rider Paul_E_D's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2003
    Location
    western, MA
    Age
    53
    Posts
    15,026

    Re: dirt tires

    We do mud!...

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    Paul_E_D


  18. #18
    KB KB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Location
    Manchester NH
    Age
    52
    Posts
    8,171

    Re: dirt tires

    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    We do mud!...

    If there is no grass in the field roll her over and play in the mud. Is that waht you mean?


    KB

    0 Not allowed! Not allowed!
    LRRS/CCS EX #13

    GMD COMPUTRACK

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 90
    Last Post: 06-04-21, 07:40 PM
  2. For Sale - Parts & Tools | Complete Honda dirt bike wheels with ice tires
    By union in forum For Sale
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 01-08-17, 04:03 PM
  3. For Sale - Parts & Tools | Dirt bike tires (dirt and studded)
    By CEO in forum For Sale
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 09-10-15, 11:25 AM
  4. Pile-O-Dirt Tires
    By gmdboston in forum For Sale
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 11-16-12, 10:04 AM
  5. WTB: Decent pair of dirt bike tires
    By Expat in forum Wanted
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 03-30-10, 09:37 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •