Mitas E-09: Dakar or Normal, TT or TL?
 

I am trying to order a pair of Mitas E-09 for the XTR for an extended trip to Morocco and my research with Openeo has uncovered the following options (price includes delivery):

Front
Mitas E-09 90/90-21 54 T Front TT M/C � 40
Mitas E-09 90/90-21 54 T Front TT M/C Dakar � 41 (�55 Trellesport + delivery)

Rear
Mitas E-09 130/80-17 65 T Rear TT M/C � 46
Mitas E-09 130/80-17 65 T Rear TL M/C Dakar � 51 (�69 Trellesport + delivery)

From my reading, I think the Dakar option would suit me better (longer life etc) but I note that Openeo rear Dakar option is Tubeless. I realise that fitting a tube inside is an option, however, are there are any other downsides that I should consider with buying a tubeless tyre? Such as�. Will I be able to break the bead? These are reportedly stiff, will I be able to fix on the trail? etc.

My goal is to get around 6,000 mile out of these and I am normally not too harsh on tyres. That said, this is the first trip with the XTR.

I have listed the same tyres at Trellesport but the website does not mention whether they are TT or TL type tyres. Mitas website confirms that they make the 130/80-17 in both TT and TL variants.

Any advice is appreciated.

Cheers,
Dale

Crisis averted, I think???
 

Just an update - Openeo have sold out of tubeless E-09 Dakar taking some of the decision away from me. :D

Back to the drawing board and/or confirming whether Trellesport are offering the tube type E-09 Dakar that will be 50% more expensive delivered :(

I run tubed E-09 Dakars on my XTR and like them a lot, I have a spare set to follow on so to speak. I got them from Trelleborg but they do seem to have shot up in price of late! 6k may be pushing it a bit for the rear if there are loads of road miles before the rough stuff?

Thanks Hermy - I have read many good things about these tyres and the price justifies giving them a go - well I thought it did. I was sure that the price from Trellesport was previously lower, hence I checked Openeo to discover a much more wallet friendly price, unfortunately, not in the model that I want being the Dakar and tube type.

The search continues.....

Tried Mytyres or Pneus ?

Cheers Mate - not come across either on my search. :signthankspin:

Sadly, no joy, but I've saved the sites for future reference. :protest:

I see Oponeo have a 120/90x17 E09 Dakar which would work for you. I've used this size in the past and it's ok. At �47 that's cheap.You can also fit a 140/80x17 Eo9 Dakar at �54. Still cheap and I've used this size before too. The 140 is tubless but not a problem.

I like the Metzeler Unicross on the front because it works better in soft or loose gravel ground.

Cheers Jimmy!

Plenty of food for thought and I do like the look of the unicross. What sort of mileage do you get out of the front?

Around 6000 miles from the Unicross front. It's actually quite good on the black stuff too.