Tire recomendations for SUMO wheels on a S (Avon Trail riders or ?)

[MyKLX400]

Hi,

 

Searched and did not find much if any feed back on the Avon Trailriders (distenza replacement?).

 

Picked up a set of SUMO wheels with a BBK for a smoking price, needs new tires (front is dry rotted and from 08', rear is ok but from 10').

 

I have my 21/18 set up for more dualsport/dirt, I have a 07' KTM SuperDuke for fast paced mountain ripping/longer trips.

 

What I am looking for out of this SUMO set up is a street friendly around town/backroad (55-60MPH) tire so I am not tearing up my knobies. I am not looking for the stickiest tire possible, I want a good all around tire I can have some fun with around town and possible a fire/dirt road if I find any, any serious trails will be on the 21/18's.

 

Going 120/70F and 150/60R, 44T rear sprocket so I can use my 112 chain (again, almost no extended time on the highway)

 

So, anyone running the trailriders?

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/avon-av54-trailrider-tires?utm_source=product&kwd=&gclid=CO6Q4pzKk84CFVNahgodbI8BIA

 

The other tires I was looking at and have read about are the Pilotpowers, Conti SM's, and possible the Rosso 2's (Wifes 390 Duke came stock with them, they are nice!). 

 

Bike is not my daily, more of a toy and won't see 1000's of miles a year so tread life is not critical, I would like somethings I can run early spring, summer, late fall in the northeast (I.E. tires need to be able to handle cold roads, like 40* and up).

 

Thanks in advanced for the feedback and recommendations.

[jjktmrider]

I personally like the Srinko 705's(mostly street) and 700(street with some gravel dry'ish dirt/fireroads). The 700's are one of my favorite winter tires for snow & ice, they stay soft in the cold , but treadlife isn't the longest , 705's beat them by double . I haven't used any of the other choices you listed so I can't comment how they compare. Tire choices are so much just personally preference and individual location terrain makeup .

[cowpie]

i agree, it is personal choice and what you'll be riding on .. you got the 'street' rims for a reason i presume .. or you want 2 sets of different sized dual sport rims? i think it makes the most sense, given your current resources, to set up the dirt rims for best on the dirt and street rims for best on the street .. gearing also .. trying to save 50 bucks at this point in the game isnt making much sense either lol ..

 

..just to put it out there, ive taken mine back through the forest fire roads with full sticky street tires, it does just fine on hard packed service roads .. if theyre tore up and muddy with deep sand you need dirt rims and knobs .. those 'knobby' 17" tires are like making your bike into one of those 'doodle bugs' with the big tires and a lawnmower engine they sell at the hardware store for kids .. they arnt going to perform well in anything compared to proper tires on a proper rim ..

Edited July 27, 2016 by cowpie

[MyKLX400]

i agree, it is personal choice and what you'll be riding on .. you got the 'street' rims for a reason i presume .. or you want 2 sets of different sized dual sport rims? i think it makes the most sense, given your current resources, to set up the dirt rims for best on the dirt and street rims for best on the street .. gearing also .. trying to save 50 bucks at this point in the game isnt making much sense either lol ..

 

..just to put it out there, ive taken mine back through the forest fire roads with full sticky street tires, it does just fine on hard packed service roads .. if theyre tore up and muddy with deep sand you need dirt rims and knobs .. those 'knobby' 17" tires are like making your bike into one of those 'doodle bugs' with the big tires and a lawnmower engine they sell at the hardware store for kids .. they arnt going to perform well in anything compared to proper tires on a proper rim ..

Thanks for the feed back, I am not looking for a full on DS set up for 17's (if I was I would be asking about 244's).

 

I am looking for a full, 3 season tire that is not so sticky that using the S suspension will be an issue (not sure if that makes sense).

 

95+% of their intended use will be street/backroads/around town....no intentional dirt roads and if i do find on I can slow down on it.

[Rebel_2006]

I purchased a rear Avon Trailrider tire for my DRZ. I have yet to install it. If they are anything like the Distanzia's then you will love them. I was very disappointed when they quit making that tire.

[bumtarder]

I cant comment on the Trailriders but I run the Distanzia SM for exactly the conditions you describe and they work really well.I too don't need them for true off road because I already have my 400E and a 4x4 utility atv for just that purpose.

[CBBaron]

I'm having a blast running the stock SM tires and now Pilot Power 2CT on dirt roads and moderate trails. The sport or SM rubber really sticks on the pavement and is loads of fun on hardpack trails. 

So that would be my recommendation, go with a sport tire like the 2CT. 

I probably will replace these with Pilot Road 4 but mostly because I do put quite alot of miles and I ride is all kinds of weather. PR4 is supposed to be longer lasting and have better wet road traction.

 

Craig

 

[MyKLX400]

I'm having a blast running the stock SM tires and now Pilot Power 2CT on dirt roads and moderate trails. The sport or SM rubber really sticks on the pavement and is loads of fun on hardpack trails. 

So that would be my recommendation, go with a sport tire like the 2CT. 

I probably will replace these with Pilot Road 4 but mostly because I do put quite alot of miles and I ride is all kinds of weather. PR4 is supposed to be longer lasting and have better wet road traction.

 

Craig

 

Looked at the 2CT's and they look good however I am not interested in possible tube damage with any PP tires.

 

Made up my mind and going with Rosso 2's in the stock 120/70 and 140/70 sizes with new tubes. The wifes Duke 390 has these stock and I like them, should be perfect for what I want out of it.

[CBBaron]

I went tubless with 3M extreme sealing tape when I installed the 2CTs so I didn't worry about tubes. The Rosso's look like great tires also.

Looked at the 2CT's and they look good however I am not interested in possible tube damage with any PP tires.

Made up my mind and going with Rosso 2's in the stock 120/70 and 140/70 sizes with new tubes. The wifes Duke 390 has these stock and I like them, should be perfect for what I want out of it.