Clete you are right 100% they are close in tread pattern. At first I was thinking they might last longer but for some reason people over seas say they get 20k km out of both the Mitas or Metzeler. To me the dakar version is why I am getting them just for the yellow stripe. Sounds superficial and I agree the rarity is why I am giving them a try. I know no one else around me will have them lol. I am hoping the slight difference in the front tire will give a little more bit in sand as the stock tire washes out.
I bought them from durelleracing.com. Durelle is local to me, so I had to pay tax. They were $290 or so for the pair without tax.
Not to assume anything about the BEST tire. I assume you guys mean money is no issue. But what do you think is the BEST tire for the money. Right now my money is on these; ( shinko 705s) a set , to my door $114. after about 1200 miles, 75/25 gravel to pavement ( on the gas , spinning them up ) hardly any wear. Mounted on a SM 610 powered up.
I used Karoo3 on the front & Heidenhau K60 on the rear for my Birdsville Track adventure 4,600klms with 900klms dirt, great tyres still 4-5,000klms left
I don't believe 20k's out of the OEM Metzlers, I managed less than 9,000klms - now have Karoo3 Front & K60 rear, next tyre change will be 150x60 K60 on the rear
I can easily see 12k-15k km rear. I have rode mainly paved road aggressively for 8k miles and still had some meat left when I changed it. Approaching 10k miles on front and you can see it squaring off. That is 16k km so i think when people say there tires are reaching 20k km they are referring to front tires.
My Karoo3 after 5,000klms 10% gravel & sand Heidenhau after 5,000klms 10% gravel & sand Both did 4,000klms 120-150kph tar
New rear tyre TW302 brigstone, very expensive, but I hope at least durability and longevity stock ones. Sahara rear tyre has died at 20751km. These Trailwings seems to be more dirt tyres, than stock.. I will be cheking next days, to see how they are running at dirt. Now I have both TW301-302. we will see. tomorrow i will hang photos
Thanks Mate. The plastics were ordered from my local dealer back in Feb13. They arrived sticker less, even better!
woow.. do you notice worst stabiltity on tarmac.. ??. because as I match both tyres TW301-302 brisgestone, much dirt tyres, Tarmac behaviour has gone much harder. i suppose is a question of grip..
