Metzeler tyre question

[muzvmc]

Hi, I am trying to find a tyre that I can use on the 650 Dakar for the Exeter and Lands End trials next year. Has anybody got a Metzeler Sahara that they could check the spacing between the treads for me?
The gaps are not supposed to be more than 12mm across the width of the tyre and no more than 16mm along the circumference.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Fandango]

I've got an F650 Dakar with Sahara's on it.
I'll take a look and measure up tomorrow and let you know (unless someone beats me to it)

For future ref. I spotted your request by accident. "Technical" is generally where people talk about 'R's. You'll find a lot more answer to F650 and Dakar questions in the "650" section of the forum

 

[muzvmc]

Thanks for that, I'll look forward to your info.

 

[Fandango]

Right!
I had a look and measured up, then I thought "what if I measure the wrong bit and it gets him in trouble"
So I took the attached photos so you can see where I measured and the gap size. Hope it's the info you wanted

P.S - Yes I know I need a new rear tyre )

Front

<img src=http://www.karl.green.btinternet.co.uk/front_1a.jpg>

<img src=http://www.karl.green.btinternet.co.uk/front_1b.jpg>

<img src=http://www.karl.green.btinternet.co.uk/front_1c.jpg>

Rear

<img src=http://www.karl.green.btinternet.co.uk/rear_1a.jpg>

<img src=http://www.karl.green.btinternet.co.uk/rear_1b.jpg>

<img src=http://www.karl.green.btinternet.co.uk/rear_1c.jpg>

 

[muzvmc]

Thanks for going to all that trouble mate. looks like the sahara would be O.K.
I owe you one, Thanks again.