Enduro tyres for a KX250?

KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

As it has a 19" rear I'm finding it hard to choose/find a tyre that would be good for Hare & Hounds/Enduro stuff etc.. I think all the H&H events are privately run in Scotland so tyres don't need to be F.I.M. approved, I could be wrong.

Tyre sizes are 110/90/19 Front & 90/90/21 Rear.

Any ideas folks? Would like to get them ordered asap but I don't want to buy MX tyres in case they're not so good in the mud. I'm new to this side of things so I have no idea what I'm looking for really. Laughing

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Have you seen motocross tracks? They are often very muddy Smile

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Issues with motocross tyres are more likely to be quicker wear and chewing up the ground more.
Obviously get some motocross tyres appropriate for the conditions and you should be fine (you get ones designed for sand, stony, muddy etc).

Do check with your event - and could be worth asking them what they commonly see being used.

I've got a cheapish motocross rear on the back of my KTM200 and not had a problem riding on enduro circuits.

Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

Trelleborg? they are appaulling ON the road, but are excellent with agressive knobblies for off road stuff, I could have used one front and one rear for the entire duration of me big trip. My worn one went on Tony's bike and it took him to Magadan and back.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Nah, think it was an even cheaper make, but seemed to do the job ok. Was a last minute thing from the local spares place.

KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Cheers G,

I'll have a look into motocross tyres then. I did noticed some were soft/hard etc, wasn't sure what to buy.. guess I'll go middle of the road just now. I don't have any events planned until May so I've plenty of time.

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KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Ordered a set of Michelin S12's.. Just hope they're the right size, it all got a bit confusing in the end Laughing

Why do Michelin use funny sizes over standard sizes Confused

Hazylogic · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Karma :

send me a pic of your bike!!!!!!

KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

I would mate but it's in bits Laughing

Replacing all the bearings, sprockets, chain, tyres, tubes, fluids, fork seals, caliper seals, brake pads, rear shock, handlebars, tailpiece, etc.. but the bloody shock and tyres never came so I wont see them until Tuesday probably. Thumbs Down

Next month I'll get a full engine gasket kit, crank seals, piston etc etc and do that. Cool

Hopefully it's in no bad condition just now, don't want any nasty surprises.

Hazylogic · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Karma :

Kev, if you don't mind telling me how much you were mugged for, what did you swap for it? Both klxs? Say it ain't so!

KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

Well I had to get rid of the KLX and all the bits to make space, I hate not being able to move int he garage. I kept a lot of stuff off the other KLX just incase I needed them, rear brake cyclinder, bars, grips, shock (does fit), other stuff. Saying that, it wasn't the whole "deal" anyway Wink

And the KX isn't in as bad condition as it sounds, I just wanted to replace anything I could anyway (for all it is). Thumbs Up