I wore out my stock Metzler 6 Days Extreme - at least the top ***** are cupped and looking pretty bad. The sides are fine still, but these have to go:



I've had these Bridgestone E660/E661 (E661 is the front) for a while, I was going to use them on my KLX, but never got the chance. My rear TrackMaster-II still has some life in it, so I'll get the try out the front E661 before the rear. Got it mounted up this evening, here's what they look like:







Too late to try them out this evening. I'll see if I can try them out after work tomorrow and give a report.

BTW, I got one of those cool MRP tire changing stands - man that thing is great! Kinda spendy but it sure makes changing tires a lot easier.

 

Great looking tires! I need a set on my KLX. Looking forward to your ride report!

 

Tire changer is sweet!

 

Thats pretty cool.................nice looking tyres mate I want some!
Cheers!

 

i like that front tire..... might have to try it out, yea those guys had one of those tire changers in NJ... nice...

 

Hey Nobrakes where do you get one of those tire stands, and what does MRP stand for? Maybe Moose ssomething? Thanks for your help and I have been eyeing one of those KTMs for awhile now I assume you are happy with yours?

 

MRP is Mikes Racing Products - http://www.mikesracingproducts.com/mrp_web_site_001.htm

I first saw one in person in NJ over Mem. Day Weekend - one of the folks up there had one. Anything that makes changing tires easier is money well spent in my book.

 

Ill tell ya what that kenda 760 was a hell of alot easier to mount than that 606 was...

 

I got home from work as early as I could and rode until after dark. I have a little area set up to do some cornering and I pushed them pretty hard and I can definitely say that these tire stick very well on the hard'ish clay / light soil surface I have here. I did the same thing on my Metzlers this past weekend and they didn't feel nearly as planted and I washed out several times. Might be because the Metzlers seem to be a softer rubber where the E661's are harder and stiffer and bite better instead of flexing.

Sorry I don't have any sand to test in so I can't say how well they would do there. They seem a little more narrow than the Metzlers I took off but I make no claims as to whether that would be good or bad for the sand - one of you sand experts can maybe comment on that.

The **** pattern seems pretty basic but effective. It feels planted in the corners on the medium / hard pack that I was riding this evening. Of course, right now they have their nice new sharp edges - only time will tell how they continue to perform as they wear. But as long as I don't discover any bad traits I'll probably be buying another one of these.

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I haven't tested the rear yet, this is just the front.

 

Good info Brian, did you get a chance to get them up to speed on asphalt say 70+......any weave or minor shake?

As far as wide front tires go.......who makes the widest one for a 21" rim (for the soft sand). I'm looking for a front for myadv to compliment my 150/90-18 terraflex. A 100/100 or 110/90 would be ideal if it exists.