Tire Recommendations

[BPJNT]

looking at buying new rubber and was wondering what would be a good choice. Live in PA and ride on a MX Track but also trail ride. Looking at the Michelin S12 or M12, just because of what I've heard. Any rec's would be appreciated.

02' KDX200

 

[dz nutz]

It really depends on the type of dirt you ride in most. But my favorite all around tire combo is dunop 755 front, 752 rear.

 

[kevinkdx]

i'm with him! thats what i run well, that is except for the paddle on my KDX 250, but that's a different story.:)

 

[Mac]

I ride alot of mud and the 755 f/r is awesome! I hear the s12 is a great tire also.

 

[Fred T]

Just took a 755 off the front tonight and will run an S 12 this weekend so'I'll report back. I run an S-12 rear and that is my tire back there...no more guessing on that one. I'm hoping the S 12 wears better than the 755 although I've got about 1400 miles on the 755! All trail with some connector road miles.

 

[Cactus Jim]

I've just discovered that brand and price don't always mean the best. My son work at the parts counter in a bike shop and sold me a rear "Vee Ruber" copy of a Dunlap thats made in Thailand. It's very strong (6 ply rating) and has very good grip. It was also just ofer $30 for a 110/100-18. Guess I'll see this season how it holds up.

 

[canyncarvr]

Probably a matter of personal opinion...but while the S12 was a GREAT traction tire, it didn't brake for DIDDLE!

What works best for you depends hugely on how you ride, where you ride. 'Round here, dunlop 756s are the choice front/rear by just about everybody..track OR woods.

 

[Sontaco]

I have the S12 rear on my KDX 220 and have no complaints. I ride trails in the mountains so the terrain varies from dirt to sharp rocks. So far so good.

 

[Oregon Trail]

I run Dunlop 756's on my vintage racers, but on the trail I run the IRC Volcanduro along with a few other riding buddies. I did run the IRC on the vintage motocrosser for a while, it worked fine. I'm also running Dunlop 752's on a 78 KX125 and they hook up and break well too.