Best DOT Tires for my '2010 TE 450 in NORCAL

[Thor]

Hey TE fans,

I'm looking to replace the OE Metzler Karoo's that came with the bike.

I'll be riding mixed conditions in two places, 90% Dirt 10-5% Road.

1. Location one, typical hot dry hardpack conditions found at Metcalf and Hollister and Valley type terrain.
2. Location two, conditions found up and around Bear Valler CA rangeing hard pack, loose rocks, and some soft dirt.

I've heard a lot of people like the Dunlops, Pirellis and The Motoz are getting a lot of chatter. I am curious about the Michelins, not too much talk about those.

Let the debate begin!

Thanks,

Thor.

 

[jerbear610]

The Moto Z Dez HT are a good hard terrain tire. Durable as well.

 

[mnb]

Bridgestone 403/404s do fairly well for me at Hollister. I don't go to Metcalf much, even though it's a mere 6 miles from my door. It's so small and the terrain is harder and rockier than Hollister.

 

[MattS]

I use the Pirelli XCMH front and rear on my TE450 and really like them. They feel just like the 403/404 but are DOT legal. I've used them in conditions similar to Hollister and was very happy with how they handled. They wear somewhat quickly in the desert (I probably won't get more than 5 or 6 races out of a rear tire) but provide excellent traction. Probably would last longer when used for trail riding. I'm going to keep using them regardless because they are the best DOT tire I've found for off-roading.

 

[Thor]

Anybody have an opinion on the Scorpion Pro's vs. XCMH vs. MT21's?

 

[1lunger]

Look at the Michelin AC 10

 

[Thor]

Have any miles on them yet, how do u like them?

Thanks,

Thor

 

[Thor]

So I think I'm down to the Pirelli Scorpion Pro F.I.M, XCMH or Michelin AC10.....Anybody ride these in NORCAL conditions and have some feedback?

Thanks,

Thor.

 

[Thor]

Bump

 

[jerbear610]

I've used the XCMH (rear only) and it was ok. Wasn't as durable as I expected but it did hook up when I needed it to. I think there are better
tires for hard terrain. I know that it is supposedly one of the most aggressive DOT tires but I usually just use regular knobbies and take care on the
slab.

 

[Dirtdame]

AC10 is a horrible, miserable tire for dry and rocky conditions. Seems to work well in mud, snow, sand and other soft types of dirt.

 

[sharpie1]

Pirelli MT43 (DOT trials tire) in the rear and Bridgestone 203 on the front, not DOT but who cares.

 

[OlderHuskyRider]

I've used the XCMH (rear only) and it was ok. Wasn't as durable as I expected but it did hook up when I needed it to. I think there are better
tires for hard terrain. I know that it is supposedly one of the most aggressive DOT tires but I usually just use regular knobbies and take care on the
slab.

This was my experience with the XCMH as well.

The MT21 has been excellent, I might get 1000 miles out of it, and the traction has been great, street handling good as well.

 

[PALMER84ONE]

I ran AC10's on my XR400 and really liked them in ALL conditions of hard pack, wet slop or rocks and roots. I run a Trials on the back of my Husky and love it with whatever I find cheap on the front. I have a 908RR rally raid now and I no like it, seems to push out in the corners.