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BostonGS · 07-16-2012, 08:29 PM

I noticed that Mitas came out with a big bike tire...the E-10. I also noticed that the E-10 dakar is being sold for $189CD (holy shit!) while the E-09 dakar is being sold for $129CD and are flying off the shelf. $60 difference? I'm trying to understand this, because I don't like speculating.

Dorito · 07-22-2012, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by glasswave

I wanted to see how the e-10 holds up. If I can get more than 10,000 miles (or more) out of each, I'll be psyched. I know that they harder compound may sacrifice some road performance, but I don't push it too hard on the tarmac.

We ran them on a R1200 and F650/800 (twin) on the rear. Got about 3500 miles out them. We might have sqeeked another 1K miles, but that still wouldn't have got us home. So, I would say very unlikely to get 10K.

For comparision, we were on a group trip and a buddy had a TKC on his R1200. I would say it sounds like the E-10 had a smidge more thread, but still all were end of life.

dennism · 07-25-2012, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mitas

... on the way ...

The distribution is about to be reorganized.

That was posted in March 2012.

Since then, nothing.

Good work, Mitas people all......

Flashback · 07-25-2012, 09:27 AM

Yah this has become absolutely ridiculous.

I just re-shoed my bikes. Wanted to go with Mitas. Would have bought Mitas. Love Mitas tires. Won't buy from an out of country distributor though. So Mitas DID not get my money.

Mitas just lost out on my purchase of 4 rears and 4 fronts. Probably wold have bought a couple more tires on top of that if I had a Mitas source to turn to in the United States.

But Mitas can't seem to figure out how to organize so their competitors are getting my money.

It's really too bad because they are the only real competition to Heidenau.

rockinrog · 07-25-2012, 09:35 AM

It is frustrating that with the economy being the way it is, that there are companies that you want to purchase from and can't. I would think opening up the US market would be high on anyone's list.

JTucker · 07-25-2012, 07:25 PM

I really wish they would get things straight. I've told my reps from Parts and Tucker they need to pick them up, I'm not holding my breath though.

WVhillbilly · 07-25-2012, 07:33 PM

TouratechUSA · 07-25-2012, 10:36 PM

Any new US developments? Those are ideal GS tires.

Mitas · 07-27-2012, 01:33 AM

all right folks....

Quick update:

We found a good possibility in CA .... those guys currently working on basics.It´s a pleasure to work with them. ... and they are well (and known) supported.

I`ll keep you in the loop...

TouratechUSA · 07-27-2012, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitas

all right folks....

Quick update:

We found a good possibility in CA .... those guys currently working on basics.It´s a pleasure to work with them. ... and they are well (and known) supported.

I`ll keep you in the loop...

Great news.

This is a great rear tire for Adventure! E-07
http://www.mitas.eu/index.php?strank...id=52&pid=2836

Gangplank · 07-27-2012, 12:57 PM

Yep. That's one I've been looking at.

DabsAlot · 07-27-2012, 01:00 PM

I really like mine on my F800GS.

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rockinrog · 07-27-2012, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouratechUSA

Any new US developments? Those are ideal GS tires.

Did TT approach Mitas about becoming an/a American distributor?

TouratechUSA · 07-27-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockinrog

Did TT approach Mitas about becoming an/a American distributor?

Just looking for new tire options for our GSs.

Johno33772 · 07-27-2012, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TouratechUSA

Just looking for new tire options for our GSs.

If you look outside the US...Mtas kicks ass. They just produced a new tire that was used in the Romaniacs that was a hit with the Top Riders. The Guys in S Africa & Oz love the E07's on teh ADV Bikes. As for the E07 it is a great tire with longevity & traction, for the big adventure bike it can't be beat. On my Tiger XC I got 3000 miles on a TKC....so far I have almot 6k miles on the E07 with probably another 2000 miles of tread to go.
I hope we see a "Local" US distributor soon as the shippping from Canada sucks!

07-16-2012, 08:29 PM	#391
BostonGS Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Boston Oddometer: 267	E-10 pricing... I noticed that Mitas came out with a big bike tire...the E-10. I also noticed that the E-10 dakar is being sold for $189CD (holy shit!) while the E-09 dakar is being sold for $129CD and are flying off the shelf. $60 difference? I'm trying to understand this, because I don't like speculating.

07-25-2012, 09:27 AM	#394
Flashback Mommys Lil Monster Joined: Jul 2007 Location: South Pacific via Raleigh, NC Oddometer: 2,988	Yah this has become absolutely ridiculous. I just re-shoed my bikes. Wanted to go with Mitas. Would have bought Mitas. Love Mitas tires. Won't buy from an out of country distributor though. So Mitas DID not get my money. Mitas just lost out on my purchase of 4 rears and 4 fronts. Probably wold have bought a couple more tires on top of that if I had a Mitas source to turn to in the United States. But Mitas can't seem to figure out how to organize so their competitors are getting my money. It's really too bad because they are the only real competition to Heidenau. __________________ DON'T PANIC Flashs ADV Search and NC Ride page Flashback screwed with this post 07-27-2012 at 08:33 AM

07-25-2012, 09:35 AM	#395
rockinrog Beastly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA Oddometer: 2,490	It is frustrating that with the economy being the way it is, that there are companies that you want to purchase from and can't. I would think opening up the US market would be high on anyone's list. __________________ BRP 2010 and 2012 PA to Montana Rural Ramblings

07-25-2012, 07:25 PM	#396
JTucker Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: West By God Virginia Oddometer: 1,815	I really wish they would get things straight. I've told my reps from Parts and Tucker they need to pick them up, I'm not holding my breath though. __________________ http://www.ktm-parts.com 03 Aprilia Caponord 06 Buell XB12X 05 XR650R 05 WR450F 87 T-dub

07-25-2012, 10:36 PM	#398
TouratechUSA Made For Adventure Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Seattle, WA Oddometer: 348	Any new US developments? Those are ideal GS tires. __________________ Touratech USA - Made For Adventure http://www.touratech-usa.com/ http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=811582 http://www.facebook.com/TouratechUSA http://touratechusa.tumblr.com/

07-25-2012, 07:33 PM	#397
WVhillbilly Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Oddometer: 4,562

07-27-2012, 01:33 AM	#399
Mitas ^OP caretaker Joined: Jun 2011 Location: Germany Oddometer: 279	all right folks.... Quick update: We found a good possibility in CA .... those guys currently working on basics.It´s a pleasure to work with them. ... and they are well (and known) supported. I`ll keep you in the loop... __________________ find me here or here

07-27-2012, 12:57 PM	#401
Gangplank Advenchaintourer Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Reno/Tahoe NV 89509 Oddometer: 1,993	Yep. That's one I've been looking at. __________________ Shiver'd Fork Conversion Elka Suspension Group Buy Precision Trackdays Reno NV

07-27-2012, 01:00 PM	#402
DabsAlot Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, MO Oddometer: 145	I really like mine on my F800GS. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ 2009 BMW F800GS 2008 KTM 250 XCW 2008 Yamaha WR250R 2005 Gas Gas 280 Pro 1975 Yamaha TY-175

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