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XT660Z Tyres What tyres do you have and which are you going to try next - Road / Off-Road

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Old 22-09-12, 18:43
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Just before my trip to PL-SK-CZ, I got a fresh set of K60 Scouts(at 74.000km) and now at 84.000km they still got enuff thread for many more km's.......however....
This morning when checking the tyre pressure, I noticed this(see piccies) on the rear tyre, at three spots, all in the middle: small cracks at the knobbies? What did cause this? Just wear? Could it harm to ride on with these, I have doubts.... The pressure I use: front 2.3, back 2.5 as in the manual. I have a spare set of half worn Scouts, so I'll have the rear one fitted for fall/winter and then in the spring I'll get afresh set. Although I don't know if I'll stick with the Scouts, because the mileage is a bit dissapointing like this(compared to three sets of Tourances with an average of around 20.000km's).
Any thoughts on this matter, guys&gals?
Greetz, Hans.
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Old 16-08-13, 21:29
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That could just be a tyre that is old and not stored well.....

No one knows how ling it sat on the shelf before you bought it, could have done 2 winters in a freezing store for all you know.....

Do they have a production date on ?

I know some do..
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Old 16-08-13, 21:29
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OMG, old thread, sorry. point still valid though I guess.
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Old 16-08-13, 21:49
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Do they have a production date on ?

I know some do..
All tyres must have a production date on them:

http://www.xt660.com/showthread.php?t=20858
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Old 08-05-14, 08:16
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heinedau k60 scout ..

Don't worry. Tubeless tyres work just fine on tube type rims (obviously with a tube though! )
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Old 08-05-14, 08:49
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Funny things tyres !!! got these 2 to take on my Balkans trip, but which one K60 or E09 ???


Errring more to the K60 for mileage , but just take a look at the size differance !!!

Both 140s


Ohhh and a TKC up front
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Old 08-05-14, 10:11
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I've just fitted Conti Escapes on my Tengai after removing the Avon Distanzias ... I did consider the K60s and E-09's but went for a more road biased option
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Old 08-05-14, 13:08
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Don't worry. Tubeless tyres work just fine on tube type rims (obviously with a tube though! )
So then I can order Heidenaus TL tires (and tubes of course) and fit em on my Tenere I guess.

Thanks again Pleiades!
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