patrickg450
Well-Known Member
you will be missed............BigBob said:
just put the Mitas on the rear, that shinko has like 1500 and is over half worn out. Doubt I will buy another at this point the K60 is better than the Shinko.
The Mitas E-07 tire thread merge-fest
- Thread starter dcstrom
- Start date
just put the Mitas on the rear, that shinko has like 1500 and is over half worn out. Doubt I will buy another at this point the K60 is better than the Shinko.
dandil726
Member
Why does the Dakar have the yellow strips?
Stridey
Member
To distinguish it from the standard E07 as the Dakar has a harder compound for aggressive Dakar type terrain using an extra ply in manufacture.dandil726 said:
I recently mounted a Mitas E09 Dakar up front with a Shinko 805 in back. Given all the love for Mitas, I am surprised to find little mention of the E09. So far, it has been exceptional in the dirt, and for me that includes lots of sugar sand.Scott Williams said:
YamahaSuperTenere14
New Member
Thinking of getting the Mitas E-07 Dakar as well and had the same question; I found this from a review; here is what the rider says:spam16v said:
Mitas E-07 Dakar. These are 4-ply, bias-ply construction, 50/50 tread pattern. I chose the 4-ply Dakar model because I ride the bike heavy in demanding conditions. 4,000 miles on these now and loving them.
Tire pressure is really important to me. So I check frequently and carry a dial gauge and pump to adjust it. My settings are: F/R - Solo: 32/36, fully loaded tarmac: 36/42, fully loaded dirt: 32/38. I’ve thrown every kind of riding I do at them and they are better in every respect than any other tire I’ve run. That list includes the OEM Bridgestone Battlewings, Heidenau K60s, and Conti Trail Attack 2. All good tires, but I think I’ve found a new favorite.
Most of those miles were from a recent trip in Idaho, 2-up, fully loaded, on a Yamaha Super Tenere. Road types included interstate freeways with 80 MPH speed limits, twisty mountain roads, and rough dirt roads. In no conditions did they give a hint of slipping, and we wore these out to edges. No molding nubs remain.
When brand new, they wandered on rain-grooved highways. Now that the lug edges are no longer sharp, the tires track better on grooved roadway.
Rides: 2012 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Tenere
End.
So good review altogether; I heard a few times that the front tire doesn't feel so good for the first few miles (100 miles max) but gets a thumb's up later on. Was going to pull the trigger on a set of K60 but will go with the E-07 Dakar; hopefully it is the right choice :question:
Jabba
Member
I'm curious to hear feedback on the ride quality of this tire vs the non-dakar version. I picked up a set and I've noticed the extra-stiff carcas on this tire. I'm sure mounting it will be....interesting, but I'm more concerned about a choppy or rough ride characteristic when on road. I don't really need the added puncture resistance that these sidewalls are said to provide. Anybody had a bad experience with their ride quality?
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
verboten1
Member
I just mounted mine yesterday. And my wife's a couple of weeks ago. It's not too bad really. Easier than the last D606 I did.
I rode her bike, it seemed normal, I've only put a mile or so on mine, so no real input on any change yet.
I rode her bike, it seemed normal, I've only put a mile or so on mine, so no real input on any change yet.
I decided to replace my rear Mitas E07 Dakar with another even though it's not all the way worn out.
Though I'd post a couple of side-by-side pictures, new/old.
10,000 miles on the old one
Though I'd post a couple of side-by-side pictures, new/old.
10,000 miles on the old one
Madhatter
Well-Known Member
I can not attest to the difference between the non Dakar and the Dakar, but I can describe the difference between heidenau k60 and the mitas eo7 Dakar.... ordered two sets of tires k60s and eo7.... side by side the heidenau looks like the tire you want to mount up... its taller and beefier looking... but looks are not always what they seem.... the eo7s actually weighed more ( a lb or two per tire ) and by looks you would think no way... mounted the eo7s and the difference is immediate ... it was like taking the old army boots off and putting on track shoes... side to side transitions are quicker, faster turn in , overall responsiveness just feels better.... they mounted up and needed no balance weights at all... and the heidenau howl was gone, these are quiet tires in comparison.... will have to see how they last, heidenau for me will go 13k easy... I like the heidenaus , a very good tire, would have no problem going back to them if these eo7s don't last... k60s have a calmer more stable feel , and it will last....( as an example of stable, last weekend coming home on a day trip, at a speed of 80 plus. I passed a slow car , as I came back into my lane crossing the center stripe it made the bike wobble in away ive never felt with the k60s ) as for non Dakar eo7, this is a heavy bike , a good strong tire would seem to me to be the right move.... as for mounting , not any worse than any other tire... I have about 800 miles on the eo7s, I'm still getting used to them , but this is my initial opinion of the tire, buy the stiffer tire is my suggestion....
tomatocity
Active Member
2011 Site Supporter
2012 Site Supporter
2013 Site Supporter
2014 Site Supporter
Mad, thanks for the comparison. Have a set of e07 Dakar's waiting to be mounted after I wear out the A40's. Agree with you about the K60's but... concerned with the wobble. The K60 is known for a high speed wobble. I could create the wobble by exceeding 90 mph on agriculture flat roads. Have known one other rider that had the same issue. Your review makes me look forward to the E07's. (*BTW the Bridgestone A40's are a good street rough road tire that do not like low front tire pressures. Might be able to wear out the front tire before the rear tire if I can keep them on rough roads with tight twisties*)Madhatter said:
Jabba
Member
Thanks Madhatter- how about small bump compliance? Smooth or choppy??
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk
billyp
Member
Have about 250 miles on the e07 and so far like a lot.Seem to corner well,smooth at 70 to 80mph.Felt a little odd for the 1st 50 miles or so.Can't wait to try them in the dirt.
verboten1
Member
I got some time in on them, it handles better now than it did with the Tourance front and BT30 rear.
New they seem to wobble/follow gruvved pavement. After 500 or so miles either they broke in or I learned to ignore it. Never notice now.
verboten1
Member
I just put 2000 miles on them, I scraped my boot on a turn, and rode in some pretty gnarly mud and rocks.
They were as good as can be expected for being on a huge monster of a bike! I think I want them on my KLR next
Sent from ...
They were as good as can be expected for being on a huge monster of a bike! I think I want them on my KLR next
Sent from ...
We had so many E-07 threads that the ones purely about the E-07 have been merged into this one. There are still numerous threads comparing it to other tires, especially the Heidenau K60. Using the search function fromt he Home or Forum pages can find those other threads.
I have about 1K miles on mine now. They really do well in the dirt, as everyone has mentioned. Buzzy on the road, but it is a 50/50 tire. But they do love to follow grooves in the pavement. And if it is anything substantial, and you are not paying attention, it will wake you up.
Depending on how they last, these may become my go to tire.
Mark
Depending on how they last, these may become my go to tire.
Mark
tomatocity
Active Member
2011 Site Supporter
2012 Site Supporter
2013 Site Supporter
2014 Site Supporter
I still have a set of A40's to wear out and I like them but wished I had the e07's installed on this last trip. I would have definitely ridden more gravel plus some off-road. I am a weenie in loose and wet conditions and 95% of this is me and not motorcycle or tires. Thinking the e07's will help me feel more comfortable during the non-asphalt rides.
Greg it has been awhile and many miles since you posted about the e07 tire pressures 34-35 Front and 32 Rear. Do you still stand behind these pressures?
Greg it has been awhile and many miles since you posted about the e07 tire pressures 34-35 Front and 32 Rear. Do you still stand behind these pressures?
greg the pole
There are no stupid questions, only stupid people
well Tim, the verdict is still out. I lost track on which rear set I"m now on.tomatocity said:
I've decided to up the pressure to 32/40 psi. to see if I can squeeze more than 8k out of a rear. Keep in mind that I don't wear my tires down to cords, as I need some sort of traction on the gravel, and loose shit. I have not bothered to air down, when off road.
Rear tire now has 3km on it, and is near the center wear bars. I'm off on a 3.5k trip next friday, about 40% gravel.
I'll report post up on the blog my findings.
Also, the Fudge 9 is coming up on 5km..will do a long term review of that one as well.