Good rear tire for NE woods?

[chris_1001]

Hi all,

I have a 1997 KDX 220 and it's almost time for a new rear tire. I live in Mass and ride powerlines, woods, mud etc. Any suggestions on a good all around tire?

Anything someone is really happy with in the same situation as me?

Thanks!

Chris

 

[santod]

I have been really happy with the dunlop 952. It is holding up really nice and was pretty cheap to purchase.

 

[StuckinJersey]

Really have been liking the Dunlop 739 rear. I'm riding Dirty Jersey so it's pretty close to your terrain.

 

[ny kdxer]

dunlop 756 :cool:

 

[chris_1001]

Thanks guys. After doing a search on the dunlop 952, thats seems to be the one for what I'm looking for.

 

[bullfrogkdx]

Tires

Nothing goes through the mud like a Michelin S-12. Just ask Juha!

 

[Green Hornet]

dunlop 756 :cool:

756 or S12

 

[Lumpyboy]

another vote for 756 or S-12.

 

[KDXruss]

Kenda Millville on the cheap, Dunny 756 otherwise

 

[canyncarvr]

All these D756 riders....you know what the 952 is? Why it was developed?

If you like a 756, you will love the 952...about 4 times longer.

 

[KdxChode]

952 is the best I've used so far, the michelins tear up too easy.

 

[woodsrider823]

Thanks guys. After doing a search on the dunlop 952, thats seems to be the one for what I'm looking for.

I run the 952 on my 1991 and Ilive in north weastern MA and do a lot ofwoods riding and stuff. I think youll be happy with the 952.

 

[SpeedyManiac]

Kenda Milville.

 

[Ryan12833]

i like my kenda miville.

 

[est142]

i use the mich m12. it is very long lasting. great on rocks,mud,sand etc. only downside is it is a little slippery on smooth surfaces...like when crossing old plywood or planks covering a swampy area.

 

[Green Hornet]

Carvr-How does the 952 hold up. I know its new, just curious if you have tried it??

 

[WoodsRider]

Find out what the fast guys in New England are running.
Here's a hint: Pirelli MT16 rear and MT18 front.

Most of the other tires mentioned here are soft terrain tires. They will get shredded in New England and don't have a planted feel in the rocks. Remember that even the mud here has a rocky base. I made a big mistake running Michelin S-12's when I first moved here. My body now has several more weather indicators thanks to that mistake.

BTW - The MT18 wears pretty fast for a front tire then tends to skate around too much when worn, IMHO. I've had better luck with the MT16 front. Another decent combination in the IRC VE33 rear and VE35 front. Lately I've been running a Mitas ET-01 trials tire in the back. Best rear tire I've run up here PERIOD!