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dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:40 pm
by lippetd
It's time to replace my original rear, about 5100 miles.
I ride nearly daily to work, but I also ride with my wife on country
asphalt, fire roads, etc. and very rarely by myself on single track.
I can sometimes be aggressive in curves, even two up, so I need a
very predictable tire.
I am considering the Dunlop D606 or the Kings KT-966. both are
available locally, Dunlop $67.99 King $51.99
Anyone ever try both and have a preference?
Tom
dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 12:45 pm
by nakedwaterskier
dunlops handle better but cost more
kings last longer and are much cheaper if you consider durability
Jeffrey NakedRed04
dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:33 pm
by dooden
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "nakedwaterskier"
wrote:
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> dunlops handle better but cost more
> kings last longer and are much cheaper if you consider durability
>
> Jeffrey NakedRed04
Ummmm is not the 606 a outright knobby and the 966 more like the OEM
street tire (ok.. and light trail use)
Seems to me mount the tire that fits your riding style.
5100 miles on the OEM ... Wow...almost 3000 and my rear was bald toast.
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:59 pm
by Krgrife@aol.com
In a message dated 2/18/2005 6:00:20 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
dooden@... writes:
Ummmm is not the 606 a outright knobby and the 966 more like the OEM
street tire (ok.. and light trail use)
Have you actually seen a 966? It is quite a bit more aggressive than the
OEM tire.
Kurt
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dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:27 pm
by Jerry M Ledbetter
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "lippetd" wrote:
>
> It's time to replace my original rear, about 5100 miles.
> I ride nearly daily to work, but I also ride with my wife on
country
> asphalt, fire roads, etc. and very rarely by myself on single track.
>
> I can sometimes be aggressive in curves, even two up, so I need a
> very predictable tire.
>
> I am considering the Dunlop D606 or the Kings KT-966. both are
> available locally, Dunlop $67.99 King $51.99
>
> Anyone ever try both and have a preference?
>
> Tom
Have you considered a Maxxis C6006 tire? I replaced my stock tires
with them and they wear very well. They are somewhere between the
Dunlop 606 and the stock tire. Very similar to the Kings KT-966, but
even cheaper.
I'm really amazed you got 5100 miles out of your stock tires. I only
got about half that.
Jerry
dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:10 pm
by Rodney Copeland
Good point Dood!
And how much cheaper for a good tire can you get, than $61 apiece
shipped!
What are the Kings, $40 or somethin?
Rod,,,,not really carein, cuz my 606s will be here this weekend
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Dooden" wrote:
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> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "nakedwaterskier"
> wrote:
> >
> > dunlops handle better but cost more
> > kings last longer and are much cheaper if you consider durability
> >
> > Jeffrey NakedRed04
>
> Ummmm is not the 606 a outright knobby and the 966 more like the OEM
> street tire (ok.. and light trail use)
>
> Seems to me mount the tire that fits your riding style.
>
> 5100 miles on the OEM ... Wow...almost 3000 and my rear was bald
toast.
>
> Dooden
> A15 Green Ape
dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 12:09 am
by kdxkawboy@aol.com
In a message dated 2/18/2005 10:44:15 AM Pacific Standard Time,
lippetd@... writes:
It's time to replace my original rear, about 5100 miles.
I ride nearly daily to work, but I also ride with my wife on country
asphalt, fire roads, etc. and very rarely by myself on single track.
I can sometimes be aggressive in curves, even two up, so I need a
very predictable tire.
I am considering the Dunlop D606 or the Kings KT-966. both are
available locally, Dunlop $67.99 King $51.99
Anyone ever try both and have a preference?
Tom,
I don't think you'll enjoy corning aggressively on the 606, that is not its
forte. Based on what Kurt's being saying I think you would find the 966 to be
the better fit for your riding style. From my own experiences I'd suggest
giving the IRC GP1 a try at some point. I find them to be predictable enough on
pavement to lean the back until the footpegs are touching and are still more
than enough of a dirt tire for what it sounds like you'll be riding.
Pat
G'ville, NV
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a15
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 1:14 am
by West Hovland
A15... Yee Haa!
West
A15 (Grasshopper)
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From: Dooden
My KLR is "MY" bike...
and Oh... ya everybody knows the A15 is the bestest year made !!
Dooden
A15 Green Ape
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dunlop d606 or kings kt-966
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 9:48 am
by Voice Man
I have a Kings KT-966 on mine now. Due to the
weather, I haven't put a ton of miles on it, but it
seems to be wearing better than the Cheng Shin C858 I
had on before. My stock rear tire only gave me 2800
miles, so I must admit I'm impressed you got 5100 out
of yours. My only thought on the Kings tire, is it
needs to be aired down if you're going to do much in
the dirt. I haven't tried the Dunlop. If memory
serves me correctly, aren't the stock tires made by
Dunlop? I know it's a different model, but the stock
tires wear so poorly, that I've shied away from Dunlop
tires completely. Just my two cents worth, so far I've
been pretty pleased with the King's.
Lance
Branson, MO
A17
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>
>
> --- In
DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "lippetd"
> wrote:
> >
> > It's time to replace my original rear, about 5100
> miles.
> > I ride nearly daily to work, but I also ride with
> my wife on
> country
> > asphalt, fire roads, etc. and very rarely by
> myself on single track.
> >
> > I can sometimes be aggressive in curves, even two
> up, so I need a
> > very predictable tire.
> >
> > I am considering the Dunlop D606 or the Kings
> KT-966. both are
> > available locally, Dunlop $67.99 King $51.99
> >
> > Anyone ever try both and have a preference?
> >
> > Tom
>
> >
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