Hi all, I'm another convert to the XT. I've only had it a month and done about 500 miles. The back tyre is showing serious signs of wear. I didn't buy it new but it looked fine at first.( Pirelli MTR02).
I'm not a racer, just like pottering around the country lanes. What tyres would you recommend ? I would like a few more miles out of the next one.
Cheers
Tony

Try the Avon Distanzia's

http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcyc...isttyres&cat=5

Tough enough for larger capacity Supermoto bikes, the Distanzia’s distinctive tread pattern is designed to provide excellent performance in both on- and off-road conditions. It’s nimble through corners, stable on the straights, boasts top-class roadholding in the dry and the wet, features good traction in the dirt and gives excellent mileage.

And ploughing too!!

Alan I have a feeling that as agricultural as they may seem to you that deep down, you are very interested in trying a set of these, just to see what the fuss is all about. I guarantee you that if you do try them you will not regret your choice. After all more than 20 people in this forum have gone for them and have been raving about them too.

Slim could have done with a set yesterday, he could have gone across the field to avoid the van!!! Seriously, I have ridden a bike with Distanzas fitted and I didn't like them, too much front end patter, if the are meant as a dual purpose tyre the must be a compromise for the road, now, where did I put the keys to my tractor???

@AJT660 When you say front end patter do you mean the wobbles at high speed? That's what I get when going over 80 mph. I have to loosen my grip on the handlebars or the wobbles get dangerous. I didn't get this wobble problem with the original Pirelli Dragons but they wore out too quickly. I do like the grip the Distanzias give and can say I've had a few slips with Pirelli tyres but the Avons stick really well.

I'm getting another Distanzia fitted to the rear this week just because I like to keep matching tyres but when that's dusted I'll be trying some Continentals as I've heard good reports on them.

I give Pirelli Dragons 6/10. (wear too fast and lack grip. Rear squares off too quick).
Avon Distanzias 8/10 (Last 50% longer but getting the wobbles).

But Fran.......only 20 or so out of how many members???

But seriously what is it exactly that users do not like about the original tyres that the bike came with from new?

Apart from durability I can not see a problem....................

Pressures I think is rubbish.....I happened to check mine the other day and only had 21 and 23 psi in them..................didnt seem to make too much difference.