Home
Basic Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Dirt Bike How-To's - Video
Living The Moto Life - Video
Bike Tests | Shoot-Outs - Video
Forums
What's new
Latest activity
Log-In
Join
What's new
Menu
Log-In
Join
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More options
Close Menu
Forums
Other Dirt Bike Discussions
MX | Off-Road Gear Info & Reviews
question about best kind of dirt bike tire to use
Reply to thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
[QUOTE="Paul1212, post: 1192177, member: 63904"] Hi. I'm looking for advice about whether I should use a different kind of tire on my motorcycle. I ride a Honda XL250 (Degree) dirt bike, and use the Vee Rubber VRM 206 tire. [IMG]http://www.veerubber.co.th/Tire_catalog/product_detail.asp?pdid=146#[/IMG] It's a pretty knobby tire that's supposed to be good on both paved roads and dirt roads. I do 99% of my riding on paved roads (tarmac), and am thinking that I'd get better traction if I used a less-knobby tire that has more rubber on the road. Maybe something like the Metzeler Enduro 1, which is primarily for on-road riding, but advertises that it gives "satisfying performance on light off-road terrains". [IMG]http://www.metzelermoto.co.uk/en_84/tires/template_categorie.jhtml?catid=84END&productid=15370[/IMG] I've had one potentially serious fall when I braked on a rain-slick road at about 50 mph and the bike went down almost immediately (it had only rained for about 5 minutes after not having rained for a long time, so the road was especially slick). I live in Thailand, and if I decide to switch tires, it'll take some searching; the shop that sold me the motorcycle only has the knobby tires. But I'm willing to do that if it'll make my riding safer. I've also thought about having two sets of tires and switching to the off-road set if I'm going to be riding on dirt a lot. If anyone has any helpful suggestions, I'd appreciate it a lot. - Paul [/QUOTE]
Verification
Which ocean is California closest to?
Post reply
Forums
Other Dirt Bike Discussions
MX | Off-Road Gear Info & Reviews
question about best kind of dirt bike tire to use
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
Bottom