Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050
Oily Rag - Dedicated to Pat, Greywolf. 26/06/45 - 04/06/18 => Tyres => Topic started by: SGTOM on November 06, 2022, 15:49:10
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I'm looking for input for a new set of tyres for my 2015 DL1000
I currently have the Continental TKC70's but have barely got 4000 miles out of the rear. I'm a big lad (20 Stone) so that's the most obvious reason as to why. I'm looking for something that would be a bit more hard wearing I guess, I've been looking but my head is swimming what with the amount of manufacturers out there.
I only put the TKC70's on the last time because that's what the previous owner of the bike had on and I admit they looked the part but I do very little off road type riding, maybe the odd green lane here and there but it's mostly road.
So please any insights would be most welcome. Thanks
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Bridgestone BT023's are well priced and a decent tyre. 4000 miles to a rear makes me glad I have a 650, I can get near 10000 on a rear tyre, up to 13000 on a front.
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@vstroman, you’ve just confirmed my tyre choice, for my L4 to, so thanks 👍 following so much research here and elsewhere, tyre choice isn’t easy, with so many different options.
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https://www.mandp.co.uk/products/avon-trailrider-tyre-pair-110-80vr19-150-70vr17-k24208
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@vstroman Thanks for that, I see they also offer a GT version of that tyre which is a variant for heavier bikes or indeed a heavier rider. It's a good shout and I think I'll give them a go.