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Originally Posted by simplemind
I am looking for new tyres for my r80 gs basic. I was thinking of the TKC80 but not sure about road use particularly in the wet. I did like the look of the Bridgestone trailwing but there are a couple of different options regarding tread pattern. Does anyone have any views on this ?
Mark
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Question: How much Off Road is intended? If riding 80% tarmac, I'd go with another tire, like a Distanzia, Gripster or Tourance.
But if doing 50/50 Off Road vs. Tarmac, IMO, the TKC80 is not a bad choice. They handle very well on pavement and, IMO, are a decent "knobby" tire off road. I would use caution whist hard braking into downhill, slippery bends. Don't push them too hard till you learn their limit. (as with any tire)
The other question, where are you? Do you positively need MAX life out of your tires? Or can buy a tire any time? If you need Max life ... then the Heidenau, Mefo, or Mitas tires all will out last the TKC80 ... but NONE are even close to as good off road. I've used the Mefo.
The front TKC's feel quite good on tarmac but show a funny wear pattern as they age. The rear just plain wear out fast if ridden fast and hard on Tarmac.
I never run a matched set, usually different front than rear ... as wear rates are so different. At present, running a Shinko 244 rear, TKC80 front. All good in all terrain.
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