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Cjanderson_90
Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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!
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Tempest766
Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 05:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Fargojeff
Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 11:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Cjanderson_90
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 09:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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.
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Fargojeff
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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+.
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Cjanderson_90
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 11:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Do you just go with the 170/60 for the rear?
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Fargojeff
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 03:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes, they fit fine
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