Which Mitas tyre?

[Deleted account 211025001]

I'm looking for a replacement tyre for my TE630 and was gonna change from the current 'enduro' tyres to Pirelli MT21's - they need to be hard wearing, 50/50 trail/road use and suitable for gravel, rock, hard packed dry stuff. However, I fancy a change and wondered about using Mitas. I'm a bit confused though, having had a look at what they offer.................

Would something like the EO-9 do the job? Any recommendations??

Andres

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

I'd go for the MT21's

Strong sidewalls for a heavier dualsport and good on rock, so unless you're doing swampy mud are a great choice for the Peaks

Good on the road, predictable too

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Thanks JB, that's the reason for going with them, gonna be using them in the Pyrenees at the begining of this summer. Guess I just fancied something different but more than happy to stick with what I know.

FWIW, a lot of the 'Peaks' trails I ride can be quite muddy (except in high summer) so I generally use something a bit more open than the Pirellis.

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

Would something like the EO-9 do the job?

Great tyre, I've stopped using MT21s these days

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Maybe it IS time for a change then I'll give them a pop then, ta.

Andres

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Well, went with the E09's (Dakar variants) and had them fitted at the w/e - the tyre fitter nearly broke his machine fitting them as the sidewalls are so stiff and they were right feckers to get to sit on the rims properly. The rear (obviously) was the worst but the front not a lot better. He ended up using the pneaumatic bead breaker in the end to get the last bit of bead over the rim........

Not had a chance to ride the bike yet but looking forward to seeing what they are like.

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

Well, went with the E09's (Dakar variants) and had them fitted at the w/e - the tyre fitter nearly broke his machine fitting them as the sidewalls are so stiff and they were right feckers to get to sit on the rims properly. The rear (obviously) was the worst but the front not a lot better. He ended up using the pneaumatic bead breaker in the end to get the last bit of bead over the rim........

Not had a chance to ride the bike yet but looking forward to seeing what they are like.

Andres

I'm suprised they difficult to fit, I always replace my own using just tyre levers

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I'm suprised they difficult to fit, I always replace my own using just tyre levers

I struggle with bicycle tyres...................

Do you use the 'yellow' striped Dakar ones? They are supposed to have stiffer sidewalls than standard - I ordered mine from the importers off the website and there wasn't an option to choose so just left it to fate and got the 'yellow' ones...................

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

I struggle with bicycle tyres...................

Do you use the 'yellow' striped Dakar ones? They are supposed to have stiffer sidewalls than standard - I ordered mine from the importers off the website and there wasn't an option to choose so just left it to fate and got the 'yellow' ones...................

Andres

Yep same one's, your tyre fitter should've had Shredded Wheat for breakfast

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Yep same one's, your tyre fitter should've had Shredded Wheat for breakfast

Excellent, I'll let him know, he'll be chuffed to know that some well old duffer in Wales can change the tyres with levers

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

Hope you don't a puncture, but you could probably ride it flat anyway you're hardly an average lard arsed tosser

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

Well, back from just under 2,000 miles in the Pyrenees, all conditions encountered other than mud; loose shale, rock, gravel and loose dirt as well as a fair bit of road work (mountain twisties and motorways).

Initial impressions were that the blocks were not very deep and looked half worn from new - I was worried about the milage but shouldn't have been, they are still much like new other than having lost the edges a bit

On road handling blew me away, really. Very impressive indeed and I was riding most of the mountain twisties as if I was on road tyres. Very confidence inspiring. I haven't ridden them in the wet yet so can't comment.



Left them at road pressures on the trails and found they had great traction and very predictable when sliding - what more could you want. Just need to try them in some good old British mud.

I think I've found my tyre of choice, cheers for the recommendation Timolgra

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

Left them at road pressures on the trails and found they had great traction and very predictable when sliding - what more could you want. Just need to try them in some good old British mud.

I think I've found my tyre of choice, cheers for the recommendation Timolgra

Andres

Great tyre, I'm using a rear 09 and Desert front on the 640 both at around 18 psi, seems ok on wet tarmac, not that you'd be pushing a knobbly then anyway

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

I'll try the lower pressures when next out on the trails, ta. I was running 27 F & B so it should make a noticeable difference

Andres

 

[Timolgra]

I'll try the lower pressures when next out on the trails, ta. I was running 27 F & B so it should make a noticeable difference

Andres

Yes I never run stiff knobblies more than 22'ish on a mid range bike.....but that's just me perhaps.

The e09 seem to behave much like a Desert rear but much cheaper! although I'm not overly happy using an 09 front offroad unless it's dry, it seems to wash out a bit, again that could be me

 

[GFJ]

Couple of mates bought mitas for a recent trip. E10 went on a te610, e09 went on a sertao.

E10 wore out much quicker than expected, and based upon how the e09 performed and wore, he's now swapped to the 09.

I've got one ready to go on the x challenge. Cheapest I could find them was on tyreleader.co.uk

I found them a bugger to fit with leavers though!

 

[finn]

Rabaconda and 350 levers thats the way to do it!

 

[dean0n0]

Rabaconda and 350 levers thats the way to do it!

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[finn]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AkvKws9qk9s

 

[Losttheplot]

Great tyre, I'm using a rear 09 and Desert front on the 640 both at around 18 psi, seems ok on wet tarmac, not that you'd be pushing a knobbly then anyway

Tim,

What size are you running on the rear? I've just managed to shoe horn a 140 section E09 onto the back of my XChallenge. As Outtomunch observed, it was a bastard to get on, and took a few attempts using plenty of Air and wd40 to get the beads to seat.

I presume it's easy with the smaller profile versions? the main issue seemed to be getting the tyre wall close to the rim, not an easy feat with the walls being as stiff as they are?

Nathan