I'm looking to change the tires on my D-Tracker. This issue has been touched on in the KLX on the highway thread & on the D-Tracker seat thread but rather than sidetrack either of those I thought starting a new, dedicated thread would be a good idea.
I do most of my riding on paved roads but I do enjoy light off-road riding as well and I want more of a dual purpose tire than the strictly street IRC tires that are stock on the bike. KZ suggested Metzeler Sahara or Tourance, or Pirelli MT60, all of which are on the pricey side. I've also looked into Michelin Sirac & Anakee, and Bridgestone Trailwings. Yesterday I stopped in at Sai Neua Gan Yang, a big tire shop on the superhighway between Tesco & Kuang Singh intersection, to check on the Michelins & Bridgestones. The guy there was friendly enough but after checking his suppliers in BKK he told me that the only tires now available in D-Tracker size (130/70-17 & 110/70-17) are the stock IRC's! Trailwings may be available at the end of the month. No Michelins.
Of course, I'll check around some more, including a stop at G3 this weekend as recommended by David. If anyone has put dual purpose tires on a D-Tracker, or has comments about the merits of the different tires for my bike/riding needs, I'd love to hear about it. I will post updates as I learn more about what's available in CM & at what price.
I do most of my riding on paved roads but I do enjoy light off-road riding as well and I want more of a dual purpose tire than the strictly street IRC tires that are stock on the bike. KZ suggested Metzeler Sahara or Tourance, or Pirelli MT60, all of which are on the pricey side. I've also looked into Michelin Sirac & Anakee, and Bridgestone Trailwings. Yesterday I stopped in at Sai Neua Gan Yang, a big tire shop on the superhighway between Tesco & Kuang Singh intersection, to check on the Michelins & Bridgestones. The guy there was friendly enough but after checking his suppliers in BKK he told me that the only tires now available in D-Tracker size (130/70-17 & 110/70-17) are the stock IRC's! Trailwings may be available at the end of the month. No Michelins.
Of course, I'll check around some more, including a stop at G3 this weekend as recommended by David. If anyone has put dual purpose tires on a D-Tracker, or has comments about the merits of the different tires for my bike/riding needs, I'd love to hear about it. I will post updates as I learn more about what's available in CM & at what price.