Tires?

Post by **tokenboy** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:06 am

I was out at McLean on Sunday on my WR400. The bike is new to me and has Pirelli MT21 on F/R (the previous owner had a Baja Kit and was running DOT approved rubber). The big block pattern (and they fact that they were slightly rounded) had me getting no traction what so ever if we encountered mud or snow.

Any recommendations on a good tire for our Alberta riding environment?

MtnBlue · Post by **MtnBlue** » Mon May 02, 2005 7:35 am

Michelin's M12 front/ S12 rear (140/80). They seem to be a very popular combo

MotorEd · Post by **MotorEd** » Mon May 02, 2005 8:18 am

I second the motion on the m12/s12 combo. Rode Mclean on Sunday and had much better traction than most!! and they wear pretty good to!!

YouTube · Post by **Dobi** » Mon May 02, 2005 11:13 am

One more vote for the S12 on the rear. I am a recent convert and am in love. I got suckered into riding a few quad rallies this spring in Northern Sask. and man does this thing fling mud.

Post by **tokenboy** » Mon May 02, 2005 11:14 am

Thanks guys...looks like I will be checking out what Mr. Bib has to offer.

Post by **Spinalguy** » Mon May 02, 2005 2:13 pm

How much is an S12?

MotorEd · Post by **MotorEd** » Mon May 02, 2005 2:27 pm

S12 should be roughly 105
M12 should be roughly 90

Well worth the price.

Post by **dirtyboy** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:15 pm

I was getting them from Blackfoot at 30% off retail. So the tires are just slightly under $100. You have to ask for the good rate.

Post by **Spinalguy** » Mon May 02, 2005 3:30 pm

Thanks Guys!
i need... errrrr.... want a new rear tire.

Tom

Post by **cladoo** » Mon May 02, 2005 4:43 pm

I still like the Maxxis IT just because it wears so well and is a little cheaper than Michelins.

Post by **Spinalguy** » Wed May 11, 2005 8:26 am

i just got the S12 rear and the Kenda Millville front.
i can't wait!

knuckle · Post by **knuckle** » Wed May 11, 2005 9:31 am

Anyone whi is getting 140/80-18 S12's for $105 must be working in the parts department. I have paid at least $125 for the last couple of S12's, the 140's seem to be extra pricey. Either that or I am just an easy mark.

MtnBlue · Post by **MtnBlue** » Wed May 11, 2005 10:31 am

i picked up an S12 140 a couple of weeks ago at Blackfoot, paid right around 105 with taxes. I've been buying that tire at that price for the last few years

knuckle · Post by **knuckle** » Wed May 11, 2005 11:22 am

Doh!

Post by **tokenboy** » Thu May 12, 2005 2:02 pm

I ended up getting some Maxxis IT's. $53 for the front, $73 for the rear.