New tires XT
 

Ok, so for the first time in many years i wanted to try something else than TKC80. It has been a big mistake, front Heidenhau k60 and rear Maxxis 6006. The grip in mud/sand was not big difference as wanted, but the worst part is handling. Its become nervous in corner on the Maxxis and road noice is terrible + vibration, noice from front tire but ok. Have you never tried TKC 80 i recomend you do, two different bikes to ride, no road noice and you can max out in corners + good offroad. Just my tip after 14years with TKC80 and never one slip on the pavement. Also big difference to change it, TKC is easy on, Maxxis struggle due to stiffer walls.

Discussing tyres is a never ending story :mchappy:
Here in Germany rules are that you fit the same tyre front and rear, but on my trips I usually fit a TKC80 in front, because it improves the steering ability on dirt and a long lasting tyre rear, like the Heidenau K60.

Yea normally on street racer i do match tires, but on this bike for my use its not importan, its all about what use and how you want it to perform. Michelin and Continental still best choice if you want best of both world riding. But i see problem finding TT tires in new series, and sometimes its no choice you grab what they have..