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Tyre choices - 120/70 R17 & 160/60 - R17
Hi all,
Back in the day I bought myself my rather fantastic XT660X - the road version. That means of course that I get a fantastic choice of rubber for when I'm on the road - which, given the nature of the bike - is about all the time.
However, as I start to hit than the simplest graded gravel (the bike was bought in Oz where that was the most frequent type of surface I hit) I'm starting to struggle find some decent boots.
Wheels are:
120/70 R17 & 160/60 - R17
I need something a bit more rugged - something along the lines of the Pirelli MT60 - MT 60 , Motorcycle Tyres - PIRELLI INTERNATIONAL
Now I can get a 120/70 MT60 for the front - but the rear is causing an issue... the Conti guys are being fab and are having a look around for me.... but someone else must have had this issue... anyone got a suggestion?
There's in exchange.
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and finally... what about just changing the wheels?
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Hello Matt- long time no video !!
Before you (may have to) go the change-the-wheels route
have a look at the Heidenau's K60 Scout that I have on my F650
Like all tyres, it's a compromise but IMHO, the best all round travel tyre giving strong mileage and good grip on and off road.
Check sizes as I do not know if they exist in yours.
I've gone one size up on OE rear rim-(140 instead of 130)
Front rim changed to Excel Takasago 21" using OE hubb
I once used Mitas E07's but did not like the way they had cracks at each block after just a couple of thousand miles- It just didn't feel right although some people love them-
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No scout - but what about the k73?
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Thanks dude - yes the Avons - quite fancy those - but I get differing reports on if they're actually available for my bike - will have to email them I guess - any other ideas?
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ahh here we go
Distanzia | Avon Tyres
they are listed properly on the Avon site.... will give those a blast down to the Pyrenees in the summer and see how they behave.
Anyone else got experience with them?
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