How about a Pirelli MT 90 Scorpion A/T (4.10 -18 M/C 60R)?
They show this size at
I have a set of these on my Husky TE610 and they are great
on the pot-holed rubble they call 'streets' where I ride.
They also are the OEM tires on the KTM 950 Adventure.
Bill E.
Columbus, OH
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----- Original Message -----
From: "thejapgrinder" <brendanpollitt@...>
To: <W650riders@...>
Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 9:15 AM
Subject: [W650riders] Trail rear tyres (like Triumph
Scrambler) retaining handling (or 17" rim?)
Hi Folks
A long shot, but I could do with some advice!
Having bought my W on 7yr old Kaccolade tyres, and cutting
down mudgd
etc for a more Scrambler look, I fitted Trail Wing tyres: on
the
front, the same one as the new Bonnie Scrambler, but limited
choice at
the back due to 18" rim. Chose a TW 302 (130/80 18MC 66S
rated).
Looks brilliant - very very knobbly indeed! Spent last
summer playing
in Germany, Cz, Slovalia, Poland, Netherlands, and also at
home in
Scotland.
Handling great compared to knackered OE tyres.
But I've been cautious with big leans, and think it could
poss be
better. I'd like a more road oriented tyre, but keep a
trailie look if
I can (eg sort of thing fitted to BMW trailies). But 18" is
a struggle.
Only options appear to be TW 302 as present, or Michelin T63
(P rated,
93mph). The T63 looks very knobbly too. Anyone got any
experience?
If I keep the W for a while (and I've sold my T140, so I
prob will),
I'm thinking of getting the wheel rebuilt with a 17"
rim...lots of
tyre choice then! Or is that a bit extreme?
Brendan, Edinburgh
