I've seen a lot of different info on the best tyres to use on the 610 for taking on dirt. I think from memory it's Woodschick? who's probably done the most actual research in this area. I don't have much in the way of area's to ride off-road round here (atleast legally) but would like to do some light off-road work. The main (read stupid, but funny) reason for my question is i'm planning on keeping a set of dirt tyres in my garage in case it snows again this year, so if i wake up to snow all over the roads (max of 1 foot) i'd rather have some grip than my usual Pilot Road 2's. Has anyone else used Dirt tyres on the SM610 in snow? If so i'd love to know how you got on. I'm not looking at doing anything else to the bike like changing the suspension settings or the front brake. I would have bought the TE had i wanted it like that. It's simply just for a giggle every so often. Cheers, _________________________________________________ SM610 08' In London Town UK
Woodschick words are as follows: I'm running a Continental TKC80 on the rear and a Pirelli MT21 on the front. The Pirelli is a rear but it works ok. I'd rather have something more aggressive for the rear but I've yet to find anything better that will fit. This is just a mild dualsport set-up for me, though. You've seen what I do with it. Yeah, I've ridden trails and gnarly stuff on it, but only because it was fun. I wouldn't want this set-up as my only dirt option, that's for sure. Gary
I'm planning on running Avon Distanzia's once I wear out my Dunlop's. They seem to get pretty good reviews for light off-roading, but I'm not sure how they would work in snow. Woodschick's setup seems like it would work better.
606 is a decent tyre for road legal uses. for dirt only, i use bridgestone 404 rear 403 front.. awsome combo and stick like crap to a blanket !
