Winter rubber

[Adrian LeeMember]

I need a new rear for my WR,what would be the best allround tyre for the winter?

[alanMember]

pirrelli scorpion extra s the ones on special at suttos are good cheap last well only downfall a little scaty on dry hardpack good in winter (intermediate tyre) if your riding just mud spose get a soft terrain tyre ?

[dennis da menaceMember]

michelin S12, especially for Wombat….

i swear by the buggers

[Jason GreenMember]

I just put on a metzler mc5 I think he said it was an intermediate after one ride it looked like it had been through the wars but it works good and roosts sandstone rocks well as riderx said

[BillMember]

aido wrote:

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I need a new rear for my WR,what would be the best allround tyre for the winter?

Adrian I am very happy with the Perelli Scorpions MX Tyres that we put on my bike for the Kenda. I did a very, very muddy ride last week and they were fantastic.

You also watched me go straight up that step rocky section on the Kenda, they have handled everything I have thrown at them.

[Dwayne OMember]

I heard sooooo many guys giving the Scorpions a rap on the Poker Run weekend

I have a set for the KLX that I have only run on two rides (I still run Michy AC10`s on the road) and they are by far the best tyre I have seen for the $$$

[GregMember]

Yeah I would go a Scorpion from Sutto’s or the wherever you get one I have now tested them back to back against an S12 (kenda etc) and they are the go. The S12 may have a small traction advantage but not enough to worry about and S12’s dont wear as well and arent as consistent as a Pirelli Scorpion IMO. (The S12 is nearly $25 to $30 more expensive)

I am trying another tyre at the moment but the weekend showed its not as good as the Scorpion, an S12 or a VE33 of the top of my head

Good luck :laugh:

TB

[Adrian LeeMember]

On recommendation from my local dealer i went with Dunlop Geomax.Im going out on sunday so that will be the big test.

[scott bockingMember]

aido wrote:

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On recommendation from my local dealer i went with Dunlop Geomax.Im going out on sunday so that will be the big test.

I like the look of the Geomax tread pattern and Nickj uses them and is very happy. Keen to get your report after some ride time om em.

STM

[Adrian LeeMember]

Guy who recommended them has them on a kato 300 and says he wouldnt swap them for anything.

[Nick JacksonMember]

aido wrote:

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On recommendation from my local dealer i went with Dunlop Geomax.Im going out on sunday so that will be the big test.

I really rate the geomax , I have gone through 2 front and 3 rear in 3000 km over the last year and we have a real mix of dry rocky trails to slick red clay , they a very sure footed and give me heaps of confidence on different terrain.

Have a good ride Sunday :cheer:

[Adrian LeeMember]

Nickj wrote:

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aido wrote:

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On recommendation from my local dealer i went with Dunlop Geomax.Im going out on sunday so that will be the big test.

I really rate the geomax , I have gone through 2 front and 3 rear in 3000 km over the last year and we have a real mix of dry rocky trails to slick red clay , they a very sure footed and give me heaps of confidence on different terrain.

Have a good ride Sunday :cheer:

Thanks mate its good to get an unbiased opinion,you never know with bike shops they sometimes try to push items that are overstocked.

[Wayne FullerMember]

Just switched to Pirelle MX tyres and they are Awsome. Will have to get back to you on durability but after three 70kish rides they are standing up real well

[scott bockingMember]

I have been running the MX Extra on the front for three months and mated it up with a rear last week for the Poker Run. I could not think of a better test than the loops last week and it handled real well. No real signs of wear after the first 100k considering how well they gripped.

STM

[ScottMember]

Not sure how they compare in price with the other tyres mentioned. But sb_250y and I have been very happy with the Bridgestone M404 or the Bridgestone Gritty ED12.

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