17" enduro tyres, what's available?

millard · Jan 28, 2009

I dumped my pogo wheels at the local off road shop yesterday asking for a couple of enduro tyres to be fitted. Went back this morning and he could only get a TKC for the rear saying that was all that was available for a 17" rim. That's what I had before, although it was near bald. I'm looking for something with a more off road bias than that, ie, more space, less knobbles.
I had a search round on the web but there doesn't seem to be much else available.
Can anybody help? any ideas for a better road legal off road 17" tyre than the TKC?
thanks
millard

millard · Jan 28, 2009

found one!

Mav · Jan 28, 2009

If you can find one, the Michelin Desert is a great tyre available in 17" however, there seems to be a shortage of them in the UK. There was a place in France that had some in stock and were happy to ship to the UK for a reasonable price. The tyres themselves aren't cheap but they wear well and provide plenty of grip.

JohnnyBoxer · Jan 28, 2009

millard said:
found one!

Tell the rest of us what it was then!!

millard · Jan 28, 2009

JohnnyBoxer said:
Tell the rest of us what it was then!!

One of these

http://www.in-chains.co.uk/motorcycle/PIRELLI-PIRELLI-MT21-TYRE-MT21.htm

It's not for the GS - for an old KLX650

muzvmc · Jan 28, 2009

Beat me to it!! Pirelli MT 21!!! :thumb2

muzvmc · Jan 28, 2009

Hi again, just checked. we can do one for £59.00 plus carriage.Would have to order it in. Any good :nenau

komatias · Jan 28, 2009

I recently put on a pair of trelleborg Amry special tires. They are by far the best tires i have had for the dirt.

http://www.trelleborgtyres.co.uk/product_details_32.htm

Greg Masters · Jan 28, 2009

The Mitas C-02 is also available in 17"

Greg

millard · Jan 28, 2009

Greg Masters said:
The Mitas C-02 is also available in 17"

Greg

Greg, that looks better than the MT21. I just got an email back from the company I ordered it from saying it's not in stock, so I think I'll cancell and get one of these instead, cheers.
millard

millard · Jan 28, 2009

muzvmc said:
Hi again, just checked. we can do one for £59.00 plus carriage.Would have to order it in. Any good

Muz, can you do one of these? Mitas C-02
How long and what price delivered please?
You can PM if you like, cheers
millard

Greg Masters · Jan 28, 2009

Check with

www.wulfsport.com

When I bought, I got next day delivery on three tyres for about £110.

Greg

AndyT · Jan 29, 2009

I believe the newer Yamaha Tenere comes with a rear 17" so choice should get better. I fit Karoos to my HP2 but not through choice. The Mitas looks the business but not rated for the HP2's speed

millard · Jan 29, 2009

AndyT said:
I believe the newer Yamaha Tenere comes with a rear 17" so choice should get better. I fit Karoos to my HP2 but not through choice. The Mitas looks the business but not rated for the HP2's speed

from now on, the fastest my rutrat will travel is when it's in the back of me Tranny van

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