| Author | Message | ||
     Cjanderson_90 |
Ok guys this one may be a bit off, but i think its actually worth pursuing. So we all know we have limited tire options for our bike when it comes to offroad tires. Basically TKC80s or stretching some 170/60s on the rear. But what about a cheaper front tire option? Right now the only 2 tires I see as options are the TKCs and the shinko 704/705 if your put the 170 on which wouldnt be all that hard. My question is this; Has anyone ever tried to put a 4.6 - 17 tire on the front? basically a stock DR rear tire. Takes a tube but that wouldnt be bad. 4.6 inches = 116.84mm. the only problem would be its about 30% taller. Is anyone willing to give this a try or am I going to have to be the tester? if it works, we could be getting front knobbies for about $50. Offer up suggestions or comments on how I'm an idiot! | ||
| Tempest766 |
We're all idiots. We continue to ride cult following bikes that we will soon be holding together with duct tape and chewing gum. :^) But short of ending up as a red stain on the ground, I'm interested in the results of any experiments that increase the options for replacement parts. | ||
| Fargojeff |
Just saw the TKC 70 in 120/70 17 for the first time on the Conti site. Too bad I just got another TKC 80 last week. I got 7500 miles on my last TKC 80 up front, combined with their performance I don't see much of a need for anything else for anyone who ever plans to leave the pavement. With frequent buyer on RockyMountainAtv, my last three cost $99, 49 and 79. I personally would never put a rear up front, leave them in their designed spot. Different designs for different jobs. I love my boots, warm, dry and comfortable - but I'll never swap them for even a crappy pair of gloves. | ||
| Cjanderson_90 |
I have no problem with the TKC80s, except the price and the short life in the rear. I do extensive off-road with my buell and im looking for more aggressive tires. However I dont want to be shelling out $160 every month for a new rear tire. Unless people are getting good results with them. From what I see on the 12gsa, its about a 3k mile tire. | ||
| Fargojeff |
I thought your question was pertaining to putting a rear up front, and with the 80 available for that it didn't seem necessary. As for the rear, I agree the 80 doesn't make much sense unless all you ride is dirt. Fortunately there are a lot more options for the rear. The Karoo 3 and TKC 70 are quite capable and are 6k+ tires and the K60 is said to do 8k+. | ||
| Cjanderson_90 |
Do you just go with the 170/60 for the rear? | ||
| Fargojeff |
Yes, they fit fine |
