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Edit: Correct Date 80 miles of Arroyo Seco del Diablo, Upper Fish Creek, Hapaha Flats to a turn around at the foot of Pinion Drop. Gather at South Carrizo Creek Tamarisk Grove 0800 Monday April 29. Back to truck 1-2:00 for a Birthday Celebration. Tools Tubes and Sand ( lots ), Water a priority until we return to trucks. I will be 👀 for You. Bagstr will be your moderator. Sport Tourer, carrying Bags

Okay, it's almost time to trade out the now semi-slick rear tire (some have said it is far past the time ) for some square knobby traction grabbing rubber action. Currently the front and rear are older generation Dunlops - front D739, rear D756f. Either way I need new tires and perhaps you can assist in my decision making. They are for a '06 Husky TE450 and while the bike is street legal, it is 99.8% dirt ridden. It never sees groomed tracks. It is on rock, boulder, hard pack, loamy and sand. For example, I ride just about all of Corral Canyon i.e., 12, 11, 8, 9, 5, 3, 3a, Scout, Winchester, etc, as well as everything at McCain including the single track and small to big rocks. Okay, now you know the bike and terrain. Now to more specifics. I'm looking for good grip on the hard stuff, but will work in softer conditions and a tire that will last, like the tires I have now, but I don't want a tank Maxxis lasting tire. Not looking for a DOT tire per se. Brands are probably the usual suspects, Dunlop, Bridgestone, Perilli, Michelin. I know Dunlop has a little rebate right now and that is enticing. Let the diverse opinions flow. Cheers, Logroller