Tenere Tyres

[lavrentyuk]

What is the latest advice on tyres for a 1986 1VJ Tenere ?

I have the 18" rear obviously.

I rather fancy the TKC80 Twinduro which conmes in the right frontal size (3.00 S 18) but I'm not sure about the size on the back. The recommendation is for a 4.60 S 18 but Continental don't list that. Is the 4.00 S 18 okay ?

Otherwise what other makes are recommended. Most of my miles are road based as I commute but it has to be capable of wet grass and mud for my rallying.

Cheers,

Richard

[dblunn]

What kind of riding/roads will be wanting the tyres for?
I run Vee Rubber on my '86 Tenere. They are a cheap and cheerful knobby from the far east. They wear well, are fine on the tar and grip well on dirt roads and tracks.
Regards,
Dave

[lavrentyuk]

Hmmmm. I've used Vee Rubber (road tyres) on an MZ of mine and it was fine. I can't seem to find a UK supplier in the necessary sizes though.

I live in Mid Wales so it will be mainly tarmac with occasional muddy fun.

Wet grip matters here. It rains a lot.

[bolla]

Hi on my XT600 3AJ I have TKC80s Front90/90S21 Rear 120/90R18
Fitted for £135 in London
The tyres are fine on tarmac and handy if you go off road.

[lavrentyuk]

Ordered the TKC80's last night. An M&P sale knocked the price (delivered incl VAT) to about £85 for the pair. My local tyre fitter will fit both for £5-£10 depending on how he feels usually.

I did think deply about the cheaper Distanzia but they are just too road oriented. Same with the Sirac.

[underbeing]

You did well. On M and P now they are:

120/90R18 49.99
90/90S21 45.99

plus £5 p&p

Does anyone know of a better price ?

Are these the best size for '91 3AJ ?

Thanks,

John