A forum for owners of Yamaha TTR250 trail and enduro bikes!

I use Heidenau K60 s as my "road" tyres. They grip nicely on the tarmac but still have some bite for the lanes. They don't dig that well in deep mud (lugs not deep enough), and the front doesn't have the side lugs of a proper knobbly, but that's the compromise you make for good road manners and longer life. Also work really well on Spanish trails.

90/90x21 on the front, and I have a nice wide 130/80x18 on the back, which fits fine in the swingarm. They're quite stiff sidewalls so use plenty of tyre soap to get 'em on and seated properly.

A friend of mine uses Mefo Explorers, which are a similar pattern and also worked well in Spain. Can't comment on their lifespan though.

This thread gives some good options:

www.advpulse.com/adv-products/50-50-dual-sport-tire-buying-guide/2/

You pays ya money and ya makes ya choice!