Can't Live Without These Tires - All My Review Bikes Get These!

[@davidj9977]

This is such a good approach. I've watched so many bike reviews (from other authors) that quickly degenerate into differences in OEM tires and OEM spring rates, which are nearly irrelevant.

[@sanchezable]

I need to be your friend. And get your used tires. I ride every cent out of my tires. And need a friend that removes good tires.

[@njmxjunkie3128]

Same here man. Luckily I live next door to a bike shop and can pick there trash whenever I want.

[@singlehackenduro8877]

You bought a bike with a high expectation of performance. All of that performance ends up at the contact patch of your tires. Period. If you run your tires until their toast you're getting garbage value for the performance you paid for. My opinion of course.

[@sanchezable]

@@singlehackenduro8877 I keep my bike maintained. But i don’t remove 70% good tires just to update the brand. I’m not riding that hard. Of course when it’s time it’s time but I maximize my tires and that gives me a good value.

[@bikeandfarm2940]

Everybody talking about how you need to get the most performance out of your bike with your tires, when nobody here is good enough of a rider to be about to use that little amount of power that tires give you. May I preach rider not the tire/bike!

[@njmxjunkie3128]

@@singlehackenduro8877 absolutely running your tires bald is losing performance, however I do a lot of trail riding and some road riding, I also have a 280lb enduro so I’m not riding motor cross or extreme enduro, I’ll take the loss in performance and enjoy those fresh tires when I can! The tires I put on my bike are mostly race take offs, so I end up with great tires that have a few races max on them. The geo Max’s I’m putting on next are next to new, and when they cost 100$ each new and they cost me nothing I’ll take it... I’ll cut them sharp again sometimes too

[@Jeepboy]

I would love to say thank you very much for this video Me and my 2 sons took your advice and put this exact setup on our bikes 2 gasgas ec300 and a yz 250x for the woods and we just rode 4 Hatfield and McCoy systems in 8 days!!!!! They done outstanding we have been riding those mountains for 20 years and they throw every kind of terrain imaginable including pavement as that’s part of the trail system we went with IRC and 2psi we even done 3 days of pure rain riding 🙏🙏🙏anyone wondering and watching this listen to this man he will not steer you wrong form tires clear to his straps it’s all good 👍 thanks a million brother and if your wondering about Hatfield and McCoy trails DO IT !!!!!! It’s well worth it….thanks again and keep the great videos coming!!!!

[@Gmanhunts]

That Kawasaki muffler is huge!!!

[@highsnburgers4862]

I used to get almost new, free roadracing slicks from the fast, heavily sponsored guys after am practice, when they would put on new rubber. Most of those tires were already getting blue and greasy on the shoulders, so the price was right.

[@scottmahl2352]

I ordered the Bridgestone and IRC tires from your link that you suggested in the video since the Ride220 tires are out of stock. Thanks for the great videos which have helped me improve my riding.

[@bkwil6078]

My favorite so far 120/525 Shinko Rear.. 4psi 90/21 front ...7psi...216MX Shinko

[@dreyn7780]

To do WHAT?

[@bkwil6078]

@@dreyn7780 single track. Tight technical stuff

[@dreyn7780]

@@bkwil6078 this Kawasaki is still just a motocross racer. You’ll have to contact a bike designer and get him to build the thing you want.

[@commanderroddi7742]

Love the AT81EX. Run that on my 250 XC-W

[@michaelanderson1727]

When do you think we will get to see your first impressions on the KX vs the yz250 fx?

[@budgetracing3425]

The Bridgestone M59 is the front tire for offroad for which all other tires are measured.

[@richardkey4289]

I'm rolling around w/ a Shinko front tire on a cr250 r, tire is a bit oversized, it works great for off road/ forest/ mud/slop/ greasy glop. It's a bit heavier, so not best for MX tracks & lots of airtime; but durable & bites good in the awful stuff.( Got a Michelin hardpack MX tire on rear, not great in sand & mud, but this is my best combo to ride & minimise flat tires, using inner tubes)

[@faberfabricius]

Michelin Enduro Soft is the real game changer if you want the best traction, absolutely incredible

[@Lou_Der]

It's really amazing how it can be different regarding which country you live in. For example, here in France for offroad (for "Enduro", not "Motocross") 80% of us are riding with Metzeler ("Six days" version) and/or Michelin ("Enduro Medium" version) . Both are FIM approved tires -> We are not allowed to use motocross tires on road. In enduroGP championship it's kinda the same. Since your way of riding (trails / mountains etc) is more or less the same as what we call enduro, I'm really questionning myself: Does this difference comes from use, regulation, brand origin or smthg else.. + how do they compare to the ones you are using (I've never seen Gekkota tires here for instance) ?

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Just because he has a YT channel does not mean he knows more than you. In fact, I bet he doesn't. The internet is full of mediocrity and irrationality, and unfortunately so is the sport today and the world. Just look at the "preferred" handlebar set up today,---like they all need foot clearance for freestyle tricks. Not one of them can explain the benefits of setting up ape hangers. We are entering a era of irrationality, and I thought dirt bikes would be the last to go stupid, but it is happening all at the same time in every industry,---in the world. This guy is evidence.

[@stufrowin]

VE33s- I ran it with tubeliss great 1st few hours technical terrain was great, then went to desert and was too lazy to change it out. Knobs tore off and sidewall tore where tubeliss rim lock is. ( I was abusing it at speed and was only running about 6 psi) but still...

[@markh3478]

I have ridden a KTM 300 for the past 20 years across the SE USA with the M59 up front and like you said its a tire I can trust to perform whether in tight rooty clay or in sandy loam . The side knobs start to tear after about 60 hours of hard riding which can feel it as surprise stutter in bumpy turns so know its time to get a new one. I run regular duty tubes at 12.5-13.5 psi off road and 15 psi for dual sporting. It clears mud well and gives good to very good sharp bump absorption. Its expensive but a lot cheaper than a broken finger or wrist so I pay the premium for a great tire. I tried a couple other brands , taking them off after one long ride mostly due to excess deflection off roots and rocks. I got knob spitting after 20 hours on the great Kenda VE33 rear so switched to Kenda Millville 2 which can flip direction depending on terrain and its pretty durable . Never spit a knob on it .

[@sliceofbutter6766]

Is Millville 2 good for tubeless in the front

[@markh3478]

@@sliceofbutter6766 I think so - my bud has them on his Sherco 500 with Millville 2 on rear running like 8 pounds and loves it .

[@sliceofbutter6766]

@@markh3478 thanks for the reply! I got tubliss in the rear right now, and installed in the front as well but it’s leaking…. So I’m debating on trying to fix it or just go heavy duty tube

[@arthurperna4502]

I couldn’t agree more with Kyle. I have been riding all my life on multiple sets of different tires and many different terrains. Once I put these tires on my bike, it increased my game huge time.

[@nicholasagnesino8379]

Which ones ?

[@Stalkerfiveo]

Totally agree on the IRC VE33S. Amazing tire that works well in anything from sand to hard-pack clay.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Nothing works well for such a variation of dirt. I can't wait to try the mew Dunlop MX14 for the sandy whooped out trails I love to ride, and take it easy on the hard ground spots. No other tire will hook up like that scoop tire on anything it can dig it paddle/knobs into. You did say "work well" didn't you? I take that literally. If you are spinning too much, hit the next gear. :)

[@Stalkerfiveo]

@@EarthSurferUSA have you tried the VE33s?

[@markh3478]

I like the VE33 traction and control but out back my KTM 300 EXC spits the knobs off in a couple rides. Thus I went to the Millville 2 .

[@flawlessinc]

I’m A back yard bandit . I’ve got a lot of power on a 2 stroke ktm . I ended up in the wood bc my back tire didn’t bring me down from 12 o’clock so I went in woods at about 30 mph . Going to get tires today 💪

[@tugamarselha2903]

Bridgestone front yeah, from portugal everyone uses maxxis in the rear but i like to try them all.

[@nickjohnson334]

Just ordered both the IRC rear and the Bridgestone front! Thanks for all. The info, Kyle!

[@richierich2546]

You clearly know what you're talking about and have the experience Kyle. Nice vid dude. Us guys in thailand run some local MX tyres on our enduro bikes on the rear and run a decent tyre up front. Thai mx works fine for most applications out here.

[@pags1981]

Bridgestone just released the x31, it's the same as the M59 with a stiffer sidewall and castleblock edges for more feel

[@STONEDARTphotos]

The tie downs and tow strap arrived today, they look great and I appreciate the quick service.

[@sauerasz]

110 is waaay to smal for real hard enduro ride... Metzeler six days extrem 140/80/18 this is what you need my friend ;-)

[@jasonbentley3185]

I am with you the at81 is a beast, it just does not last me as long. Put them on a 450fx!

[@kirkthepimp1]

Irc all day for rear had the bridge stone m59 as my last front tire now I have a Michelin soft front and like how it grips a little better. But I’m going to try Starcross medium next to see how I like that

[@MultiKtm300]

+1 on the M59. I used it exclusively when I rode 2t.

[@MarkSpencerAZ]

Thanks Kyle! Try these on my old xr400r, absolutely love them. Off camber trails in the desert and that gecko just holds firm along with the M59 up front. I departed from the IRC on the rear of my new KTM 500 and I'm trying the new Tusk Recon hybrid. While it's a decent tire, I'll be going back to the IRC VE33S first incredible off-camber performance. The Tusk hybrid concerned me a couple times in Flagstaff on off-camber stuff.

[@bradl45]

our tire selection we can chose from is really good. Ive been trail riding a Bridgestone x30 up front, for me its better at desert racing than trail riding. M59 is next, but the x30 lasts a Loooong time. I have a mousse up front, but will do TuBliss with the M59, really good combo! Cant wait to hear about your next tire test! Id rather you test than me, you save me $$ 😁👍

[@enduro-parts-aus]

wish we could get the ve 33 gekota in australia, i have been running the normal ve33 and it is a absolute beast , best all round tire i have ever used and i have put 50 hours on it and the knobs are still huge !!

[@UTPP]

My geko 33 arrived today, busting to tyre m try it! I normally run a Golden Tyre 333, will be interesting to see how it goes.

[@Linemanonwire]

wow ilove your bike... IRC tire last long a verry good tire as well as Dunlop tire..thumbs up sir..from Ph.

[@rockie8167]

you should try Mitas XT-754, a lot of people love it

[@lolo_lolo_92]

The best for me. And mitas xt 454 too

[@VanekLarson]

I was just looking at tires perfect timing

[@dreyn7780]

Explain yourself. You're terrible at speaking. Lazy.

[@Sers0812]

@@dreyn7780 you defently get no attention from your parents or if you have one (I don't think so), friends

[@dreyn7780]

@@Sers0812 people with no friends is normal in 2020 jackass Spy world.

[@Sers0812]

@@dreyn7780 i have friends. Good friendships last during corona too

[@NAR4RYNO]

No more shinko cheaters? 525/505?

[@1ltmauhaypaf197]

Hey kyle, just wanna ask what rim size do you use or the best rim sizes for you? I mean the width of the rim. For front, 1.6" or 1.85"? For rear, 1.85" or 2.15"? What would be the advantage/disadvantage of wide/narrow width rims? TIA. More power on your channel!

[@n.rose3188]

The irc is a great preforming tire, for the first couple to few rides. But I was really disappointed with the durability, and tread life. I know it's a gummy tire, and I didn't expect it to last too long, but I was surprised at how quick it wore out. Middle knobbies non existent after maybe 15 to 20 hours. And the terrain i ride isn't extremely hard or rocky either. Initially it probably had the best traction out of any tire I've road, but the trade off in durability isn't worth it for me.

[@jasonf7063]

Same, I’m on a lower powered 250f and not much of a wheel spinner. Treads are all tearing off at the base..

[@HardcoreWeeaboo]

Best info dirt bike channel on youtube no question

[@craigsteinman9807]

Isn't the AT81 a hard to intermidiate tire? Ex isnew to me had a AT81 on my yzx stock thought it was garbage .up front the side knobs ripped all the way off thought it was a fluke and replace only to have it happen again .I am gun shy of dunlops

[@gavinccarter]

Please do a first impressions on the Kawasaki 250 xc. Please

[@chrisleeds4460]

I keep seeing the kawi but no video. When can we see some kawi footage?

[@tylerpreston95]

I second this. I would love that video!

[@monkmoto1887]

He rode it, it was way better than his ktm, and now he's having a breakdown

[@spookyjase3082]

Pleassseee say you are trying out the MITAS tires. The green strip gummy is best I’ve ever used , bar none.

[@woitika5983]

5:25 hard tu plug? How is that ?🙂 I thought you use inner tube. Do you use tubeliss system?

[@g000se99]

tubliss is obvious in several points of the vid - see @1:05

[@EarthSurferUSA]

The handlebars on the KTM in the background (with a #4 on a fork tube.), are on backwards. There, you just learned twice as much as you know. :)

[@justinfisher8749]

Are you going to do a review on the 2021 wr450

[@GwinnettLawns]

I know this video is a few years old but are these two tires still your favorites? I am ready to put new tires on my 2009 300XC-W and will use your link.

[@dirtyhooliganmx4337]

Great video was curious what tires you used gives some helpful insight for tires thanks

[@chadlantry8570]

Ho Kyle iam currently running a Michelin starcross 5 medium compound front tyre with tubliss. Was running 10psi due to rocky trial.after 100km on brand new tyre has got 3 plugs in it and dent in rim . Is this carcass too soft?

[@ScaleRacingChannel]

Curious if you have run the new IRC JX8?

[@dennismillus4581]

Have you tried any of the Hoosier IMX compounds? What about the New Tusk tires?

[@devinorr8816]

Have you done a review of the Maxis Desert IT tires? What are your thoughts on these compared to the tires in this review. I ride out here in Arizona where the terrains constantly change.

[@yesdavidyes3777]

He has a video on it

[@mikestaver9368]

Where did you get that bike stand with WHEELS? Love that thing.

[@jrago6228]

with tubes what can you run tire with, 13psi? can I remove tube from a stock rim? 2021 300 xcw

[@KXLIFEFL]

Another awesome video. Great information.

[@matthewhayden2529]

Those tires like pretty sweet. I like the pirelli scorpion mx32 for the front and the pirelli MT16 for the rear on my yz250x. Those seem to work pretty well for me. Good review though. Always nice to hear other people's opinions on different tires for different options.

[@silaswolf8591]

You should try Vee tires, I've tried many tires and Vee tire is by far my favorite.

[@dreyn7780]

Talk to the animals.

[@Wurded]

Should I get 2 stroke or 4 stroke I’m mainly gonna ride in the desert

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

What do you recommend for wet roots that are slick for winter rides in Washington state ? Have ever tried the Shinko 525 series tire non gummy ?

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Good balance and throttle control.

[@poorwhiteboy6521]

I'm in Seattle Washington where it's rain alot in winter with mud wet rocks do you have any experience with a rear tire in really wet conditions what do you recommend ?

[@jbt7115]

Kyle, I’ve watched a few of your tire vids and they’re great, lots of good info on them. As was commented earlier you haven’t tested any Metzeler tires, specifically the 6 days. The 6 days are about the same cost as Michelins and cheaper than most Motoz and Golden tyre and are available in the US from most suppliers. Any chance you can test a 6 days and see what you think especially in the area you ride? Thanks.

[@leopardgecko9988]

And what psi do you use

[@time_on_target]

I do a lot of remote off the grid riding through Nevada, Arizona, and California so durability, puncture, and tear resistance are more important to me than traction. Getting stranded 50 miles from nowhere is what concerns me the most. I've been running the Maxxis Maxxross Desert IT because it's the only tire I've run that I haven't gotten a tear or puncture with. My long rides usually span over 3-4 days and 5-600 miles. Any recommendations for a durable tire for those longer more remote rides over sharp rocky terrain? Thanks

[@sillydillydokieo]

why would you change?

[@leopardgecko9988]

Do you need a tire compressor to pump up the tires on your motorbike

[@Area51Enduro-Tony]

What about the kx rtr weight video? Courious

[@lathenhornback003]

You should try the irc Ix09 gekkota

[@co8544]

You mean my front always trying to toss me up and out of ruts could just be the tire???? Smh Any experience with the Pirelli MT21? I have to use DOT tires so i can rip my Fe350S around town. Dunlop D606 is fantastic on all single track btw.

[@attilatoth9244]

Hello, try Michlein enduro or Metzeller 6days extreme.🙂

[@chobitrial]

What do you think the Michelin xtreme 140 80 18?

[@davidlyons8278]

Wonderful channel…….. you can learn so much on here…….

[@EarthSurferUSA]

I knew more when I was 16.

[@JG-fb2dx]

Hey Kyle Can we get a shop tour video

[@rjh2772]

I need a dual sport, tire front and back

[@user-se7vt5ow4e]

I use the Pirelli MT 21 rally cross. They work well in all conditions.

[@zachjohnston8086]

I’m 5’4 and just got a 2002 300 exc for my first bike, I’ve been riding quads for a while, do you think it will be to big for me? I’m still growing by the way

[@ponydown418]

I'm 5'6 with a 29" inseam. I just barely make it on my 200 and 300. I do run a low seat to help out some.

[@zachjohnston8086]

@@ponydown418 yea but the good thing is I’m hoping I will grow

[@ponydown418]

@@zachjohnston8086 true true. I'm done growing so game over for me. Lol. How old are you?

[@zachjohnston8086]

@@ponydown418 I’m about to be 15

[@ponydown418]

@@zachjohnston8086 yep. Still some more time to go. Have fun!

[@adamretschlag4665]

Keen to see that kawa in action

[@CrashHardEnduro]

The m59 is by far my favorite front tire. I did two rides on a shinko 546 and hated it. Ordered the m59 and have been very happy with it. I doubt I’ll try another front as long as they make the m59.

[@dreyn7780]

Does it enhance wheelspin in corners?

[@CrashHardEnduro]

@@dreyn7780 it’s the front tire, so i guess the only effect it has on wheel spin is, i can come out of corners pretty hard with out feel like the front is going to push or wash out on me.

[@dreyn7780]

@@CrashHardEnduro you have a legitimate problem with the bike’s performance. But it’s caused by single wheel drive. You need an all wheel drive bike.

[@CrashHardEnduro]

@@dreyn7780 yeah I think we got our wires crossed. The m59 is the front and it never spins on me. It grips amazing and i haven’t had a problem with it feeling like it’s going to wash out on me. It’s very planted and confidence inspiring.

[@f5tornadeau]

Choices? My ‘82 Husky has a 17” rear wheel. Unless I want to run dual sport, I’ve only been able to find 1 tire to fit (IRC VE33, not the s). Tubliss isn’t available in 17”, either. Perhaps you could flex your influencer muscles and put in a word... There should be a market for the dual sport adventure riders, right? When I need a new front tire, I will be trying that M59.

[@dreyn7780]

Where did you get the impression 'adventure' from. That's not in the design. 2 SPORTS, NO adventure bike. The video maker is too cheap to get the adventure bike invented by a designer.

[@f5tornadeau]

@@dreyn7780 the f... are you on about? Dual sport bikes are also called adventure bikes (not just me, see link at end for cycleworld article). Watch those Ewan McGregor movies. Riding on and off road around the world isn’t an adventure? Whatever, troll. I’m sure there are plenty of guys who ride on and off road who would like to air down their tires when going on trails, and tubliss doesn’t offer a 17” option, which is a shame. www.cycleworld.com/dual-sport-adventure-motorcycles/

[@dreyn7780]

@@f5tornadeau why don't you ever learn from the expert professional designers?

[@TheSquad1112]

hi mate you should review the motoz tires

[@andrewscheel2366]

Try the kenda IBEX

[@brkix]

Have you tryed x-grip tyres from Austria?

[@dreyn7780]

How about mangos?

[@nicdinnen4759]

Are any of these tyres DOT approved or would you be able to make a list of favourite DOT approved tires, thanks

[@iceee187]

So what is the difference between a review bike and your bike tires?

[@CraigSmith568]

Hey Kyle, just wondering how often you actually try out a new tire to see how it does compared to the ones you like.

[@dreyn7780]

Hey, thanks for asking me but you spelt my name wrong. The tyres on my bike are still the original 1970's tyres. They don't make tyres like that anymore.

[@Sers0812]

@@dreyn7780 bro you are so funny. Why are you doing this under so many comments

[@frankiewilcox6438]

Will the front tire fit on a ktm 200 XC-W 🤨

[@lathenhornback003]

Yes ma’am

[@brianshields5307]

Interesting but tires have way too many variables for varied conditions to narrow it down to just two- my opinion only - thanks for sharing though

[@270raptor]

Have you ran the mitas 754 double green ?

[@lolo_lolo_92]

Mitas 754 is only one green, double green is the 454 model

[@BoogiemanMoto]

M59 FTW 4 LYFE

[@double-oseven5725]

LEGEND!!

[@EarthSurferUSA]

Really scraping the bottom of the barrel in our new era of confusion huh.

[@Stylelss]

What you think about the Shinko cheaters ?

[@lukestreeter]

Kyle, you may have reviewed them but I missed it, how do you feel about the tusk hybrid tire? I have loved them so far

[@dreyn7780]

Hey thanks Luke but my name isn't Kyle. Hybrid smylbride. They're a bit like a chocolate cake. Too much chocolate, not enough chocolate. Why you not loyal to a brand? Dunlop gets 6 GRAND a tyre. Do you realize how much income that gives them? They don't have to make a dirt bike tyre at all.

[@LizardHunter777]

@@dreyn7780 I don't understand a word of this but I love it.

[@philippbeckmann4378]

Why are you using 110s and not something bigger like 140s

[@lathenhornback003]

Your get the ktm125xc hope you are ready to have no bottom end

[@speedyboi349]

Idk i always go with a tire that has a decent price for how much meat and hardness and meh it works

[@brianwiechman1056]

Ride that kx 250X aready

[@grimy1495]

Hey let's see that new gummy tire you mentioned!

[@SSYoung125]

Every bike is different every Rider is different because I don't like either of those tires but that probably works for Kyle's speed, bikes, and wallet... $

[@blakebrewtnall1152]

No fair I can’t win a bike I live in Australia boo love your channel tho m8 👍

[@hrsey71]

bummer, they dont offer this in a 19in.

[@bird4dbk420]

Thanks for sharing!🍻

[@ghostrt1608]

... Have u ever tried the Sedona MX907HP rear tire?? I run it on my 2018 YZ250 2t

[@dreyn7780]

How does it go over banana peals?

[@eminem7924]

Why does nobody talk about Metzeler tyres?

[@motolover5697]

Not easily available in the US and very expensive there. In Europe they are about half of the US price.

[@eminem7924]

I am from europe, didnt know that they were more expensive...I paid 70€ for the rear and around 50 for the front

[@Bananahammock88]

Still not as good as the motoz arena hybrid gummy