Tyres compatible with Mudsling on a GSA
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So, I've read a few very good reviews on the Pirelli Scorpion Trail II.
Will these fit with the mudsling?
I know they are a 90/10 bias, but from reading reviews on other tyres, it seems that a compromise may have to be made.
Will these fit with the mudsling?
I know they are a 90/10 bias, but from reading reviews on other tyres, it seems that a compromise may have to be made.
Yep, the GS & GSA all come with Anakees. No issues with the mudsling.
Thank you
They fit my 2013 LC (GS not GSA) with a Mudsling. I'm happy with them as tyres after (a) reading the decent reviews and (b) finding they were ~£50 the pair cheaper than TA2s when I wanted new tyres in the spring.
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fredaroony
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I would look at the Roadsmart III, Pirelli Scorpion II or the Roadtec 01.
fredaroony
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Are they noisy at all?
Is yours a GS or GSA? Anyone with a GSA and Scorpion II's and a mudsling?
TK70s, on my second set with mudsling no problems. They are superb tyres, I like them better than any others I have used.
I had one of the first LC GS's before the mudsling was available, and wouldn't have a GS without one now. The peppering from stones on the final drive was terrible.
Same here Nutty, I've just stuck helicopter tape on mine, I also had the 13 and 2 GSA I've never had a mudsling. But with all the tyres I've had on them, the Avons are far better than anything out there wet or dry, there has to be a way to modify the mudsling surely.
If not then the manufacturer has got it way wrong, as I expect it will be the same issue with the most popular mud tyres like TK80
Terry
I'm just about to fit my 2nd set of TK 70's. The first batch had some problems with the front tyre but in reality it wasn't a huge issue. I understand the later tyres are fine. Rear does last well. 7K miles on my rear and it's just started squaring off now.
Not such that I have noticed, all in all, I am quite happy with them.
So, after deciding on Avon Trailriders for my new GSA, it turns out that they won't fit with the mudsling, without modification, so what tyres will fit on a GSA with a Mudsling fitted?
I've ruled out the following:
Anakee 3 - Too loud
PR4 - Too susceptible to punctures, and shite on anything other than tarmac
What other options are there? Ideally, I'd like an 80/20 tyre that is good at high speed on the road, and able to handle the odd green lane/ fire road (waitrose carpark).
Anakee 3 - Too loud?
I'm running these on my GSA and to tell you the truth I can't hear them, i've got a Yoshimura end can and I always wear ear plugs so I don't have to listen to the box of spanners coming from my engine when i'm in the lower gears. All I hear when i'm on the move is that lovely exhaust note
I think your'e on about putting an Akro exhaust and new headers on the new bike arn't you? Are you really going to hear any tyre noise over that set up?
Nutty,
Find a way to sort mudsling - from the reports the problem does not affect everyone - for me it was rubbling slightly at first - no damage as yet and tyre getting slightly smaller problem will disappear.
Have not ridden on Avon Trailriders in wet yet, but all I can say is Wow. Coming from Anakees they are like chalk and cheese, I used to love Conti TA's on the hex - I would describe the Trailriders as Conti TAs but with even more feel and grip.
They do feel weird for the 1st few heat cycles, but now at over 200 miles they seem extreamly planted.
Find a way to sort mudsling - from the reports the problem does not affect everyone - for me it was rubbling slightly at first - no damage as yet and tyre getting slightly smaller
problem will disappear.Have not ridden on Avon Trailriders in wet yet, but all I can say is Wow. Coming from Anakees they are like chalk and cheese, I used to love Conti TA's on the hex - I would describe the Trailriders as Conti TAs but with even more feel and grip.
They do feel weird for the 1st few heat cycles, but now at over 200 miles they seem extreamly planted.
I have a 2015 GSA and have the avons fitted with the mudsling and although there's not a lot of room it is not making contact. As others have already said the Avon trailriders are fantastic tyres.
It seems that you're the only one, so far.
The trail riders are my next choice from the A3,s
Just to note my factory lowered MU 2016 GSA was getting serviced today and new Avon Trailriders fitted. I gave the dealer the heads up that there may be a problem as I have a mudsling fitted. Just taken a call from the dealer to say the rear fitted without problem clearance wise. The Mudsling is the same one that I had fitted to my MU WC 2013 GS.
Dario
Dario
IIRC someone here said it fits ok when on the centre stand, but tends to rub when riding.
IIRC someone here said it fits ok when on the centre stand, but tends to rub when riding.
I'll soon find out
In fairness the garage road tested the bike and did not report any problem. Mees picking her up tomorrow so will see whats what.Dario
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