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Are these super explorers very similar to Heidenau K60s? I remember reading that K60s had problems with heavy and strong bikes such as KTM 990 Adventure.
Anybody knows an online supplier in Europe which sells these Super Explorers?
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Anybody knows an online supplier in Europe which sells these Super Explorers?
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Colebatch - your Xchall is on 140-80 18".. super explorer is load & speed rated at 70R.
My WR250R is on 120-80 18" on explorer (can't get Super) is rated at 62T.
Maybe only a minor oddity but T is 118mph and R is 106mph - different construction perhaps? I'm trying to work out whether I'd get the same results as you have by using them.

People are comparing TKCs with TKCs when Continental produce a tubed version and a (bigbike) T/Less. I had excellent wear out of a T/less tyre (with tubes) on my old Africa Twin whereas my friends didn't get such great mileage out of the smaller Tubed TKC on their DRZs (loaded, same speed, on the same trip). The tyre construction is clearly different T vs T/L or bigbike vs smallbike so some comparisons on this site aren't apples and apples are they and that makes life complicated?
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Hi,

I am using the Mefo Super Explorer on my Cagiva Elefant with a 21" / 18" wheel conversion. Excellent tire on- and offroad (well as long as you don't fancy the knee-to-the-tarmac riding style), plus it is very durable.

The rear tire is not available in 17" dimensions. For those who need this diameter, I'd steer your attention towards the GoldenTyre GT201, which is similar to Mefo Explorer and Heidenau K60 Scout.

http://www.mefo-shop.de/Reifen/

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I am using the Mefo Super Explorer on my Cagiva Elefant with a 21" / 18" wheel conversion. Excellent tire on- and offroad (well as long as you don't fancy the knee-to-the-tarmac riding style), plus it is very durable.

The rear tire is not available in 17" dimensions. For those who need this diameter, I'd steer your attention towards the GoldenTyre GT201, which is similar to Mefo Explorer and Heidenau K60 Scout.

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Only the rear is a called a "Super" Explorer which you can only get it in 18" however you can get the Mefo Explorer (very good also) in 17",18",19",21". i brought two 17" tires for a friends Yam and he said he was happy with them

I ran 18"/21" Mefo Explorers on my DRZ400S during my first trip and they are great tyres

Im currently running a front 21" Mefo Explorer & a rear 18" Mefo "Super" Explorer on my DRZ400SM

I always buy my Tyres from Zen Overland as the service is great and very fast delivery/post.

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This dude is not just some shop owner but someone who also went on a RTW trip so he really knows his stuff and gives some great advice on tyre selection
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The rear tire is not available in 17" dimensions.

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Last year, at the hubb, I was told by Zen Overland that the Mefo super explorer would be produced in the 17" dimensions, which will be another option for my F800! They thought it might be this Autumn.
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