Last October I thought I'd try out a set of TKC80s no my BMW F800GS. I've gotten about 4-5000 miles on my TKC80s ridden entirely on the road. I still have some tread on the front but it's not far off needing new boots - perhaps another 1-2000 miles? The rear is now in dire need for a change. The front tyre has worn in a peculiar way; the off centre blocks have worn quicker than the central blocks.

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I think they've been pretty good on the Tarmac, take the usual extra care in the wet, especially if loaded up. You get a little uncomfortable vibration but only at speeds in excess of about 80mph. No problems with cracks or any other faults. The major drawback is the poor wear rate. I might get more miles in the dirt, which I'm sure they will perform excellently. I think I'll try the Heidenau K60 next. In the meantime I'm putting my old Bridgestone Battlewing back on to finish it off as it's still got loadsa miles left on it as my riding at the moment is a commute limited wholly to the road.

For a 70% tarmac 30% light trail tyre go for a Michelin SIRAC.

It has a nice agricultural look.

Also long lasting.

If anyone is thinking of a TKC 80 the best price I've found is £55 (for a front) from Cheap Car Tyres Online » FREE DELIVERY » Oponeo.co.uk

Jack

I personally cannot recommend TKC 80s for yamaha xt600. The weave is alarming compared to Trailwings or Pirelli MT21s.