Heidenau tire advice

[Chitza]

I'm looking for a tire that will ride fairly well on the highway and has some off road capability, maybe 80/20. The K73 comes in the size I need. What do you Heidenau guys know about mileage/longevity?

[Nice Goat]

Don't know about the K73, but the K60 had good life on my SuperTen.

[Yankee Dog]

I had 10,000 miles on mine with some to spare when I took them off the Tigger. 

[Chitza]

I need a tire that will do a long haul with about 30% gravel and the potential for some muck. So there will be long interstate droning, mild off road conditions and some curves. I would like to get close to 10k out of them. I have very few options in my size needs. Front 110/70/17, rear 160/60/17. I've read some reviews that they are less than confidence inspiring on curvy roads. What's your experience, Yankee?

[Yankee Dog]

The k60 will do it all except the muck.  But then no 80/20 will do muck. There are folks out there who hate the k60 because of its lack of mud performance. Me, I think if you want a mud tire then get a knobby.  I think the k60 is a great tire for what you want.  If I was going to Alaska it would be my choice.    It will get you there and back on one tire. A friend of mine rode his Tenere to AK and back on a single set of k60.  It will handle pavement and gravel with ease.  Be careful in the mud.

Life is about compromise. 

[Chitza]

I'm just hoping the K73 will perform like the K60. The 60s don't come in my size. I can compromise a little on the size, but I don't want to raise the front too much. My bike already gets twitchy in the front when the back is loaded down.

[terryrussell1]

Never heard of these tires k73. So a quick Internet search shows these are designed for supermoto. I doubt they will get the mileage you need for your trip.  I also read they are bias ply and not radial if that makes a difference for you.

[Chitza]

I currently have the Avon Storm radial and am getting some impressive mileage out of them. Definitely a good point to consider, Terry. Thanks.

[Al Goodwin]

Over 11,000 miles on our K60's on the big Tenere.....80% of those miles 2-up and loaded.

[Al Goodwin]

http://heidenautires.com/dual-sport-tires/