New tire

[marc]

This is the Conti Trail Attack I removed after 10,299 miles. I'd use one of these tires again.



But I also wanted to try something new. Last december I purchased a Heidenau K60 in the appropriate size -- 150/70-17 -- before they turned into unobtanium. Today it went on the bike.



It will be interesting to see how this tire compares to the Trail Attack.

Tire change info at http://www.snafu.org/pics/r1200gs/2010/0901-rear-tire/

[marc]

As long as I was changing tires... the trailing edge of the knobs on this front TKC-80 are quite worn. At low speeds on pavement I can feel each knob as it hits the ground. I could probably get another 1000 miles. No matter.



I thought I'd go with a front tire that matches the rear this go around. Yesterday I picked up a new front K60. It's on the bike, now. Here's a pic checking the balance. Note: the weights balance the wheel sans tire. No extra weights were needed.



Full story at http://www.snafu.org/pics/r1200gs/2010/0904-front-tire/. This is the first time I've used these tires. Don't know what to expect.

[jphrse]

I am really interested on how these perform for you as it will be a toss up between these (when they become available) and the TKC80's for my next set of tires. Most likely sometime next summer.

[marc]

Tire update:

In another thread jphrse asked again about the K60 tires. I'm copying my response here for others to see.

[I don't like them] so much. At least not the front. It whines worse than the most obnoxious BMW owner. And that's when wearing my earplugs. It also likes to follow any road imperfection going in the direction of travel. That characteristic also leads to a loose front end when riding on grooved concrete pavement.

It is not bad enough to change, but when it wears out I'll likely go back to the TKC-80 on the front. The rear seems fine, so far. Haven't tried them in the wet, yet.

[jphrse]

I just found this and it looks like they are changing the tread pattern on the scout. But to be sure it looks like we might have to wait at least until April.

http://www.blackdogcw.com/mm5/mercha...ory_Code=Tires