I've changed the rear tire on Friday, and for breaking the bead I have used side stand. Other then that, it was my first tire change and there was lots of sweat too (only two levers, thought it will be enough... but apparently was't).

"Why fit TKC 80 when you can fit better ? Mitas E09 is the biz. Last longer and work better and cheaper."


I go with the flow, if most people fit them & say good stuff about them, then who am i to argue? when im ready to change these TCKs then i will do some homework again & if enough people have said good things about the Mitas like you have, then i would take a punt on them,

Cheers steveD, some top tips there, i do like the cable ties idea, ive always got them with me, if you cant get it going with ties & gaffer tape, get the trailer

Good point Alpine. LOL

How about balancing the wheels after the tire change?

Knobbly tyres, what's the point, they're not going to stay balanced for more than five minutes.

How did the tyres Go, smooth on road? Grippy on dirt?
I'm about to buy a set for my Tenere

Which version the Dakar E09?

the e09 seems good to me

the e09 front is not wearing well but its not a bad tyre by an streach i may well change it out ill take a tip from jim and try the unicross

ive used a 644 and i can get on with it the front wears well but its a weird old feeling ..a good winter trail choice though

the e09 rear is very good better than a tk for sure ..very happy with its on and off road grip and decent wear rate too

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/c...2012-07-16.jpg

i second that, E09 is great - way better than TKC. i'll also probably give that Unicross a go once im done with my T63 front.