DOT knobbies don't last too long on the rear wheel if you do a lot of on road riding. I only got 1500 miles on a Dunlop 606 and a Kenda 270 before the tread blocks wore down to an uneven beveled shape that made for some sketchy handling. But if you can afford to change the rear frequently enough, they are good on dirt roads.

I think I heard someone on a forum somewhere insist that they got 5000 miles on a 606 on a KLR. I don't know what to make of that claim. Based on my experience with the KLX, a big heavy bike like the KLR could probably eat the rear tire in a thousand miles.

 

I think I will look for the Avon's Thanks for the suggestion

 

I got a 120 on the front of mine, dual compuond.

 

I'd certainly recommend staying with the smaller stock sizes. You certainly won't be lacking for traction (my 650 runs a 130/80-17 dual sport and sticks like glue when playing supermoto on back roads). Going bigger would slow handling, especially on the front, and just add more weight for that 250 engine to spin. Stay with the 130 for better performance and save a few bucks in the process... unless you're just looking for fat tire look for boulevard profiling. I'm not, I want what works best. I've even gone lower profile and smaller to get better handling on bikes before. A 110 front and 130 rear is probably the best possible combination for the street performance. When you hit the track with Jeff Ward and the boys you might want to go wider/stickier, but then again they have about a 70 hp 450 now don't they.

 

im currently running a 140/70 rear bridgestone bt003 rs. love it very sticky. I tryed running a 120/60 up front and it was dangerous in my book. matter of fact my buddy lowsided my bike with the 120/60. the rim is too small to squeeze a 120. it distorts the profile too much. Just so you guys know jakewilson.com has the bridgestone bt016 in 110/70 for 56.99 shipped to your door. Im on my second one.

I have no idea how you guys are getting 5k outta your stock tires. I roasted mine within 1k miles. **** im on my third front tire. about to be on my 3rd rear. With only 1500 miles on the clock.

 

work, I live in the nice flat boring land of Nebraska. I don't hotrod and smoke my tires. I simple commute to work 40 miles a day and I'm at over 5500 on my rear and it's not dead but getting close. the front is still good.

 

I dont do burn-outs and better yet i live in flori-duh. Thats all from riding.

 

Commuting is my biggest use of the bike. It sure does make it more fun. That is why I want the dual compound rear tire. I wore the center off first, so now I know to get something to help that. I also know its a light bike and I LIKE to corner with it, so again the dual compound in the rear is best for me. Front is wearing even. Been runing 25 psi for the last month in front and rear.

David

 

In that case you are definitely better off with the narrower tire. The wider tire will pinch up more, likely putting a smaller footprint on the ground when upright and rolling as you most often do. Stay with the 130 and definitely save money. Consider even going with a bit harder compound like a sport touring compound.

 

I'm looking to put some 90/10 or 80/20 dual sport tires on my KLX and Distanzias look to be just about the only choice available. But, I'm*having a problem finding the same sizes as the stock tires. The closest I can find is 120/70-17 for the front and 130/80-17 for the rear. I like to ride gravel. I have no complaints with the stock tires. Should I stay stock or are the Distanzias the better option?