Dual Use Tyres

[Annette]

Hope you can help. I need a new set of tyres for my 2000 F650GS. I read the other thread but that was for pure onroad tyres.

I do the majority of my riding on road, but also do some light off road - Salisbury Plain, fire trails, and hopefully a bit of mud and ruts.

Anyone got any recommendations for a good dual purpose tyre please?

Thanks in advance.

 

[byker_tr]

for my 1200, i have been using karoo. it is ok, but most of my friends ride with tkc's which lasts longer miles

 

[Blackal]

I was tempted to chop the Tourances in for Pilot Road II on my Adv, but after a recent trip to France - can't really see the need to change - they are ace

Can you get Tourances for the 650? if so............ go for them

Al

 

[Bert]

search

and you'll find this linky
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115725&highlight=sirac

 

[Annette]

Cheers guys. Tourance were what I was thinking of. So while I'm feeling lucky, does anyone know of a good fitter in around Southampton ish area? We've previously used our mechanic guy in Lymington but have become rather disillusioned with his service of late.

 

[(RIP) pastyman]

Go for the Continental escapes. They are as good as Tourances and a lot cheaper Got them on my dakar and they are brill

 

[brassmonkey001]

Nettie, Tourances are good for road use and ok for dry trails but if you you plan on getting into some mud then I would definately recommend Continental TKC 80s - they are the best all-purpose tyre I have used on my Dakar. I use Tourances through the summer but swap to TKC80s for the winter as I live out in the sticks and have to ride 1/2 a mile to get to tarmac from my house.

 

[billy56]

Go for the Continental escapes. They are as good as Tourances and a lot cheaper Got them on my dakar and they are brill

what sort off life are you getting? 3750 miles and back tyre was shagged