Whats the best Dual Sport tires for mostly street? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

meie · 07-26-2006, 10:17 AM

Hi everyone!! Can anyone suggest me some good dual sport tires (99% ridden on the street)? I commute to work with my Dr200, so most of my ride is on-road. Doing some basic internet searching, I looked at some dunlop radial tires (front tire is 19' and rear is 17'). Their descriptions said something like 80-90% on-road. Are those good?

Any help appreciated!! THANKS!!!

nytrashman · 07-26-2006, 07:01 PM

i put a set of dunloap D606 DOT knobbies on my DR200 and love them. they handle very well on the street and are a huge improvement off road.

meie · 07-27-2006, 09:35 AM

nice! I'll check them out. Thanks nytrashman!!

nytrashman · 07-27-2006, 08:00 PM

sorry i miss read your post.........the tires i recomended (dunlop D606) are best suited for off road riding as they are a DOT knobbies. if your interested i have a set of original DR200 tires taken off my 2006 bike that have less then 50 miles on them.

meie · 07-28-2006, 01:02 AM

Hey~ the stock tires for the DR are bridgestone Trailwings right? Thats what I got on mine anyways~ are those good for mostly on-road use?

I looked into michelin anakee dual sport tires, do you know if they are good or not? They are the only set of tires that are the same sizes as my stock but not knobbies. Thanks!

nytrashman · 07-28-2006, 04:50 AM

sorry i have never heard of the michelin tires you wrote about. when i got my dunlops i could not get the exact same size as the original tires so i got a set that are approx 10mm taller and it appears the rear tire is a little bit wider also. don't let finding tires in the exact same size as the originals (i think your right they are bridestone) worry you, get the tires you like in the closest size and you will be fine. like my dunlops they may be a little taller, wider etc. but they will work fine.

meie · 07-28-2006, 09:48 AM

The reason I want to get the same size is so I wouldn't have to get new wheels as well ( extra costs >.< , I'm poor ) How much do wheels usually cost? Here is a picture of the michelin ones below:

BTW Thanks for your feedback!~

nytrashman · 07-28-2006, 02:44 PM

go to a reputable motorcycle shop and they will get you the michelin tires you want in a size that will fit on your existing wheels. i did not have to buy new wheels when i bought my new tires even though they are not the exact same size as the bridestones that the bike came with. the original bridgestones were front: 70/100-21 rear: 100/90-18 my new dunlops are front: 90/90-21 rear: 120/90-18 differant size tires same wheels.

Jammer · 01-01-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by meie

Hey~ the stock tires for the DR are bridgestone Trailwings right? Thats what I got on mine anyways~ are those good for mostly on-road use?

I looked into michelin anakee dual sport tires, do you know if they are good or not? They are the only set of tires that are the same sizes as my stock but not knobbies. Thanks!

Those are perfect for the road! Honestly if you have the trailwings on my bike I was able to out turn the sportbikes. They are a terrible, for me, for off road. Those tires are so good for road I'd give you my old ones from my drz if they would fit but I think mine are a 21 and an 18.

07-26-2006, 10:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
meie Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 94 Honda CBR 600 F2 Location: Oregon Posts: 47	Whats the best Dual Sport tires for mostly street? Hi everyone!! Can anyone suggest me some good dual sport tires (99% ridden on the street)? I commute to work with my Dr200, so most of my ride is on-road. Doing some basic internet searching, I looked at some dunlop radial tires (front tire is 19' and rear is 17'). Their descriptions said something like 80-90% on-road. Are those good? Any help appreciated!! THANKS!!!

07-28-2006, 09:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
meie Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 94 Honda CBR 600 F2 Location: Oregon Posts: 47	The reason I want to get the same size is so I wouldn't have to get new wheels as well ( extra costs >.< , I'm poor ) How much do wheels usually cost? Here is a picture of the michelin ones below: BTW Thanks for your feedback!~ Attached Thumbnails

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07-26-2006, 07:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
nytrashman Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	i put a set of dunloap D606 DOT knobbies on my DR200 and love them. they handle very well on the street and are a huge improvement off road.

07-27-2006, 09:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
meie Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 94 Honda CBR 600 F2 Location: Oregon Posts: 47	nice! I'll check them out. Thanks nytrashman!!

07-27-2006, 08:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
nytrashman Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	sorry i miss read your post.........the tires i recomended (dunlop D606) are best suited for off road riding as they are a DOT knobbies. if your interested i have a set of original DR200 tires taken off my 2006 bike that have less then 50 miles on them.

07-28-2006, 01:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
meie Where Am I ? Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: 94 Honda CBR 600 F2 Location: Oregon Posts: 47	Hey~ the stock tires for the DR are bridgestone Trailwings right? Thats what I got on mine anyways~ are those good for mostly on-road use? I looked into michelin anakee dual sport tires, do you know if they are good or not? They are the only set of tires that are the same sizes as my stock but not knobbies. Thanks!

07-28-2006, 04:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
nytrashman Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	sorry i have never heard of the michelin tires you wrote about. when i got my dunlops i could not get the exact same size as the original tires so i got a set that are approx 10mm taller and it appears the rear tire is a little bit wider also. don't let finding tires in the exact same size as the originals (i think your right they are bridestone) worry you, get the tires you like in the closest size and you will be fine. like my dunlops they may be a little taller, wider etc. but they will work fine.

07-28-2006, 02:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
nytrashman Newbie Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 6	go to a reputable motorcycle shop and they will get you the michelin tires you want in a size that will fit on your existing wheels. i did not have to buy new wheels when i bought my new tires even though they are not the exact same size as the bridestones that the bike came with. the original bridgestones were front: 70/100-21 rear: 100/90-18 my new dunlops are front: 90/90-21 rear: 120/90-18 differant size tires same wheels.

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