Allthough ive never used the k60 scout ive had pretty much every other tire in the back of the Ten. Tried mitas C02s, E10s, E09s, Army specials, plus a bunch of road rubber. And also TKC80s.
To facilitate tyre changes i ground the "safety" lip off both of my rear rims. (i have dirt wheels and road wheels now as i was sick of changing tires twice a month.)
Ive ridden around 20,000 miles with no lip and never had a problem and i fairly abuse my Ten on road, offroad, 2 up, towing the trailer.. Tyres bead easily at max 40psi. And punctures are much easier too deal with at the roadside. Can bead a tyre with my hand pump.
Ive no idea why the Ten has that stupid lip. It aint on my friends 990adv wheel, or his 640 ADV.
Obviously u do this at your own risk.
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