Author Topic: GSA LC Rear Tyre Choice (Read 5665 times)

On The Move · « **on:** March 28, 2015, 07:18:55 pm »

My original rear tyre needs changing soon. Can anyone recommend a slightly ( just a bit) more dirt biased unit?

Draadwerk · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:28:23 pm »

TKC 80 or Karoo 3. Only choices you have

Noneking · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:31:36 pm »

Quote from: Draadwerk on March 28, 2015, 07:28:23 pm

TKC 80 or Karoo 3. Only choices you have

Pirelli Scorpion rally is a good alternative to the TKC 80, lot cheaper with reports of better milage. Just fitted on my bike, but only did the 8km home on tar so not in position to comment on performance.

Noneking · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:33:10 pm »

BryanOC6 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2015, 07:57:47 pm »

What are those 50/50? non eking?

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Noneking · « **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:19:00 pm »

Quote from: BryanOC6 on March 28, 2015, 07:57:47 pm

What are those 50/50? non eking?

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I'm not sure, but I do know that the 2009 Dakar winner used them which might indicate more off road orientated 60/40 or 70/30??

On The Move · « **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:27:00 pm »

Thanks gents. Had the TKC on my 800 and was happy, but scared on the tar. Was hoping for slightly more road bias than that but less than the OEM. The Pirelli could be an option too I see

Noneking · « **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2015, 08:29:14 pm »

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On The Move · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2015, 09:24:50 pm »

Thanks Noneking

Noneking · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2015, 09:42:20 pm »

Pleasure!

Lord Knormoer · « **Reply #10 on:** March 29, 2015, 08:34:13 am »

The Karoo 3 is a 70/30 road biased tyre with aggressive thread pattern making it a good compromise. Very affordable but not great mileage.

Dcjet · « **Reply #11 on:** March 29, 2015, 11:12:47 am »

Fitting TKC-70's front and rear this week to replace worn Tourance Next so hope the muddy performance improves

Draadwerk · « **Reply #12 on:** March 29, 2015, 12:21:31 pm »

Quote from: Dcjet on March 29, 2015, 11:12:47 am

Fitting TKC-70's front and rear this week to replace worn Tourance Next so hope the muddy performance improves

Please tell us more - where do you find TKC70, and for what price?

As far as I was aware we were not priviledged to get these in SA

T Rex · « **Reply #13 on:** March 29, 2015, 12:47:29 pm »

Quote from: Lord Knormoer on March 29, 2015, 08:34:13 am

The Karoo 3 is a 70/30 road biased tyre with aggressive thread pattern making it a good compromise. Very affordable but not great mileage.

I cannot complain about the Karoo 3 's off-road performance , except seriaas mud maybe .... But it is quite noisy on tar and it wears quite fast on the long highway stretches .

I rode down to Knysna from PTA and I could see the wear at each stop ..... It is now almost flat ...??

My 2c

Dcjet · « **Reply #14 on:** March 29, 2015, 09:37:53 pm »

TKC 70's from Revzilla - dont know the final price but around the same as Trail Attack.

Draadwerk · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2015, 10:15:39 pm »

Revzilla clearly states on their website that they do not ship tyres internationally. Do you have a way of getting them here? I would love a set as well please

TCS · « **Reply #16 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:22:40 am »

Quote from: Draadwerk on March 28, 2015, 07:28:23 pm

TKC 80 or Karoo 3. Only choices you have

In the OE size yes but i fitted Mitas E07 and all i can say AWESOME!!!! Mud brilliant, Gravel AWESOME, DRY Tar very very good, Wet Tar be very carefull traction control dash light is perm flasing.....

Dcjet · « **Reply #17 on:** March 30, 2015, 09:36:54 am »

Draadwerk, PM me for info

DaveT · « **Reply #18 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:36:04 pm »

Quote from: Dcjet on March 30, 2015, 09:36:54 am

Draadwerk, PM me for info

Gooi sommer hier ek wil ook weet.

DaveT · « **Reply #19 on:** March 30, 2015, 08:36:44 pm »

Quote from: On The Move on March 28, 2015, 07:18:55 pm

My original rear tyre needs changing soon. Can anyone recommend a slightly ( just a bit) more dirt biased unit?