New boots
30 04 10 - 20:51 The Ten' got its 6000 mile service at the start of last week, and at the end of the week, the OE Metzeler Tourances came off and were replaced with a shiny new pair of Mitas E-09s.
The Tourances were OK while they lasted, but only as a road tyre. Despite the heavily-treaded looks, I could get about as far off-tarmac with the Dunlop 209GP's that are currently fitted to the ZXR400. And after 6144 miles, with the rear squared off and down to the legal minimum, it was time to experiment. I'd been hearing good things about the Czech tyres as a cheaper alternative to the ubiquitous Continental TKC80s, and since I will need something off-road capable for the HUMM in July, I ordered a pair from Trellesport, then had them fitted by Rob at Racing Lines in Derby. I'm not expecting this pair to last until the HUMM - they're a 'research pair' to see if they are any good, and whether they will last a two and a half thousand mile road trip with an off-road event in the middle, saving me from having to change tyres down there.So far, it's looking pretty good. The performance on tarmac is acceptable, and they're certainly better on the loose stuff, although I did still manage to have a little lie down while testing them out on some Nottinghamshire byways earlier. That had more to do with getting caught in an awkward rut than any lack of grip though.
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