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Old 04-03-15, 23:12
Pleiades Pleiades is offline
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Originally Posted by WeaveMcQuilt View Post
What tyres have you gone for now, Pleiades?
Changed out my last TKC80, and refitted a part worn Heidenau K60 I had lying about (hated it which is why I took it off early), but sadly that went bald too and I couldn't hold out any longer!

Wanted something a little more road orientated than the TKC80s (which I've been using consistently for the last three years) but still good enough for wee jaunts on gravel/dirt tracks and something that'll get you off a wet camping field without embarrassment. (Not actually that sure the TKC70 would actually be too clever with respect to the last requirement?)

In the end I went back to a trusted old friend - Metzler Enduro 3 Sahara. Always got on well with them going as far back as the 90s. No good in anything sticky or too muddy, but fine elsewhere and very capable on the tar. I've always found them to be more stable than the TKC80 on the road at speed and they don't do the falling over thing either! The only trade off being they are slightly less off-road capable. Wear rate is about the same as the TKC80s for me, about 7K front/3.5K rear.



Look forward to your thoughts on the TKC70... if you ever get your hands on a pair!