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[Krabill]

Some dunlop D606 tires on that bad boy will make a world of difference in the loose/soft stuff compared to the stockers.

[jtemple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

Some dunlop D606 tires on that bad boy will make a world of difference in the loose/soft stuff compared to the stockers.

I've heard good things about the D606s. I don't think they come in my size, though. I've been using Pirelli MT21s with good success.

[Triple]

Originally Posted by Krabill

Some dunlop D606 tires on that bad boy will make a world of difference in the loose/soft stuff compared to the stockers.

At my skill/experience level, the stockers feel fine. I'm not having any traction issues off-road and they grip good enough on the pavement. I've put about 1,000 miles on them and they don't show any noticeable signs of wear. I don't know what kind of longevity to expect from dual-sport tires.

I'll burn these up before I try something new.

[Mr Lefty]

Originally Posted by Triple

At my skill/experience level, the stockers feel fine. I'm not having any traction issues off-road and they grip good enough on the pavement. I've put about 1,000 miles on them and they don't show any noticeable signs of wear. I don't know what kind of longevity to expect from dual-sport tires.

I'll burn these up before I try something new.

to be honest it's just the opposite.

the bike handles much better off road with knobbies... it's a lot harder to maneuver on stockers... you may not think you're having any issues, but throw a set of knobbies on and you'll see how the bike is SUPPOSED to handle off road. I guarantee you, do that and switch back to stockers... and you'll see the difference we're talking about.