That tells you how hard of a compound they're using. Not being negative, but you have to keep stuff like that in mind when deciding on which tire to use.17k miles is very impressive, especially for a tire that looks like that.
That tells you how hard of a compound they're using. Not being negative, but you have to keep stuff like that in mind when deciding on which tire to use.17k miles is very impressive, especially for a tire that looks like that.
16,120 miles.056f - how many miles did you put on that tire?
Same experience on cold, wet pavement. Sketchy rear tire, worst traction I've experienced.I fell for all the hype about the Trailmax Missions. I’m about 1800 miles into them and they’re wearing like iron. I find the single compound to be extremely sketchy in the rain.
I live in Minnesota and am not real excited about riding them in cooler weather.I do however like them very much on dirt, gravel and dry tarmac.
If these were a dual compound tire I would happily give up a 1000-1500 miles of wear for better grip on rainy and cooler roads. These tires replaced Conti TK70’s that I found much better on foul weather roads but not quite as good on gravel and dirt.
Like everyone I’m always on the lookout for the proverbial “Unicorn” tire. The above comments are just my observations yours may well be different.
Most tires do not do well below 7 C since they are not as pliable. I have not had this bike in temps that low but I would not expect them to do as well.Same experience on cold, wet pavement. Sketchy rear tire, worst traction I've experienced.
Todd~
You're right about the heat aging things down here. Doesn't seem that long ago I was a young buck running around on my Triumph T100SC, a couple of Bultacos and a Yamaha RT1, and now it seems like all of a sudden I'm hitting 75 next month. There ought to be a law against that. Granted, it would be a stupid law, but we're somewhat known for those in Texas.Heat's the issue here. It prematurely ages/hardens tires. If it stays hot, there's not a big issue. But, if the tires are well worn, the first cool day is gonna get sketchy.
how bout on warm wet pavement?Same experience on cold, wet pavement. Sketchy rear tire, worst traction I've experienced.
Todd~
I've ridden mine on cold and wet pavement (37F) and they were just a little less reliable than my previous Metzeler Tourance Next. Still great wet grip for a 50/50 tire.Same experience on cold, wet pavement. Sketchy rear tire, worst traction I've experienced.
Todd~