METZELER Enduro 3

[KLR Kid]

Wondering if anyone has some feedback on these Metzler Enduro 3 tires running them on a KLR, DR, BMW or other 650cc dualsport bike.

Looking for info on their street and dirt performance as well as how long a set is likely to last. :ted:

 

[ktmken]

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I ran them on my KTM 640. They are a nice tire, but they are not meant for much more than gravel. They wear well on pavement.If you you are going to do a lot of off-road stuff, I would not recomend them for you. If you are going to stay on pavement and gravel roads, you will like them.

 

[BMWNut]

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I had them on my Dakar and really liked them on road and on gravel, good feed back andconfidence inspiring. I changed them at 15,000KM and they still had good life left.

They couldn't clean themselves of muck and muddy grass was very slippery.

Went to Conti TKC-80s after that.

 

[KLR Kid]

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Thanks guys,

I'm running Conti TKC80's now and I absolutely love them. The front will last well but the rear has me a bit nervous with only 1000k and some noticeable wear to the tread.:?

Could just be the "cost of doin' business" given that TKC's aresuch a great off road tire with really predictable performance on both wet and dry asphalt.

I don't want to go back to the lose front end that I had with the Trailwings when off road....Contis have definitely shown that they can provide a "best of both worlds" experience...if they last well, I'll be very happy. :dr:

The Metzeler's look like they'll have a bit more bite than the Trailwings for off road.

 

[KLR Kid]

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Hey Ken,

What highway is this...looks like a cool area to ride!

I ran them on my KTM 640. They are a nice tire, but they are not meant for much more than gravel. They wear well on pavement.If you you are going to do a lot of off-road stuff, I would not recomend them for you. If you are going to stay on pavement and gravel roads, you will like them.

 

[BMWNut]

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KLR Kid wrote:

Thanks guys,

I'm running Conti TKC80's now and I absolutely love them. The front will last well but the rear has me a bit nervous with only 1000k and some noticeable wear to the tread.:?

Could just be the "cost of doin' business" given that TKC's aresuch a great off road tire with really predictable performance on both wet and dry asphalt.

I don't want to go back to the lose front end that I had with the Trailwings when off road....Contis have definitely shown that they can provide a "best of both worlds" experience...if they last well, I'll be very happy. :dr:

The Metzeler's look like they'll have a bit more bite than the Trailwings for off road.

What pressure are you running them at? I found they liked to be aired up.

 

[ktmken]

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That is highway 99, between Pemberton and Lilloett. This highway is a "must do" for any rider in BC

KTMKen

 

[ElChupacabra]

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I agree with Ken's observation. I ahd them on my 640 Adventure and they were great on the road, OK on the gravel, and suicide on mud.

 

[KLR Kid]

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BMWNut wrote:

What pressure are you running them at? I found they liked to be aired up.

I'm running them at 28psi front and rear...did you have yours higher than that?

 

[BMWNut]

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KLR Kid wrote:

BMWNut wrote:

What pressure are you running them at? I found they liked to be aired up.

I'm running them at 28psi front and rear...did you have yours higher than that?

Yeah I had 32/36 if I remember correctly.

 

[fergie]

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I hope your willing to pay $230 for the rear!