Tire recommendations for my first off-road (ish) adventure

[Banditryder]

Ok, new information. My favorite local shop who sells lots of Dunlops says that he can only get the Trailmax Mission rear tire (150 70 17) in bias ply for tube use, not a tubeless radial. The front is available in radial. It strikes me as odd that they aren't both available in radial. I'll check, but in the meantime, I'll ask here. Thanks!

 

[SuckSqueezeBangBlow]

I would go with either the TrailMax Missions too, had them on my S10 and they were great. I originally had a set of Shinko 804/805's and they were fine but not great in the rain. My friend had Pierlli Scorpions and liked them, I would also like to try the Motoz as they seem to have some good reviews.

 

[Dirt_Dad]

Ok, new information. My favorite local shop who sells lots of Dunlops says that he can only get the Trailmax Mission rear tire (150 70 17) in bias ply for tube use, not a tubeless radial. The front is available in radial. It strikes me as odd that they aren't both available in radial. I'll check, but in the meantime, I'll ask here. Thanks!

First, glad to hear you are coming to the Romney Camp N Ride and taking advantage of the training. I remember talking to the attendees from the last class and they all felt more comfortable taking their big bikes off pavement.

I spent a few days on a BDR with a buddy using Trailmax Mission tires on his Honda AT. It was clearly a good tire, but I'd be hesitant about using one designed for a tube.

I've seen someone suggest the Mitas E07 (+) Dakar. The orginial EO7 Dakar is the tire my wife and I picked for our Virginia to the Alaska ride for both our Super Teneres. They are good for (almost) all conditions, long lasting, can do high speed highway, dirt, mud, and all my evidence showed they were as puncture resistant as possible. For all my years running them on two Teneres, I never once needed to plug any E07 Dakar tire...and I ran a lot of them.

The only weak area I ever discovered with on grooved pavement in heavy rain. At about 60MPH they let loose on me and it was very unnerving. I was probably too fast for conditions. Certainly with that aggressive of a tire pattern should have been slower. Never heard of anyone else report that situation. Maybe the E07 (+) removes that issue.

Good luck.

 

[Sparko]

Banditryder said:
Ok, new information. My favorite local shop who sells lots of Dunlops says that he can only get the Trailmax Mission rear tire (150 70 17) in bias ply for tube use, not a tubeless radial. The front is available in radial. It strikes me as odd that they aren't both available in radial. I'll check, but in the meantime, I'll ask here. Thanks!

Not sure where your tire guy is getting his info?
From the Dunlop site:

• The Trailmax Mission tires are tubeless, however, if mounting on rims that require a tube (i.e., spokes) the appropriate tube may be fitted.
• Fits popular large and small displacement machines including the Honda Africa Twin, Suzuki V-Strom, BMW GS models, KTM 790/1090/1190/1290 Adventure, Yamaha Super Tenere, Triumph Tiger 800/1200 models, and many more.

https://www.dunlopmotorcycletires.com/tire-line/mission/

I think they are pretty good tires.

 

[Banditryder]

All I've read indicates they're great tires. My only concern is that they're not radials in the rear although they are in the front. And I'm a bit skittish about mounting a bias ply in the back and a radial in the front. I'll keep checking.

 

[lund]

I do A LOT of off road, almost more then on pavement riding and my S10 looks like it too with its bruises, it has hit the ground many times.
When it comes to tires, go with the tires that fit the job. NONSENSE that road tires will do in an off road condition. They will if you have to ride a short distance on a perfect dirt road.
What ever tires you choose, choose the ones that will fit what your planning to ride.
Knobbies will keep your ride most stable on loose surfaces but are less stable on pavement and vise versa.
I generally run the Mitas 07+Dakars because of their toughness, I carry lots of camping gear and don't like flats, the roads in BC can have a lot of shale rock that slice tires easily.
I also like the Dunlop Trailmax mission, great all around tire, there are plenty of ADV tires out there to choose from.
When choosing, consider what you plan to do, the weight your carrying and the road condition.
IMO, tires are cheap, you can have several different tires for different applications in your garage and swap out when needed.
Essentially that is what I do, when I go on an adventure I will prep the bike for it, not just tires but panniers also.
For most people that is not how they wish to doit.
As time passes you will find your niche for the S10 and will setup for it.

 

[Sparko]

Where are you getting your information?
All Trailmax Mission tires are Bias or Bias Belted construction.

 

[Banditryder]

I misspoke. The fronts are not radial. As always, I'm learning and reconsidering. Thank you.

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[Banditryder]

Alrighy then. Ended up with Michelin Anakee Adventures. Nice radial tubeless with enough offset to the blocks that they don't rumble at commuting speeds. We'll see about highwayt soon. Gonnatake a bit of work to scrub of those chicken strips.

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