P100
PRODUCT REVIEW I
•DIFFICULT TO MOUNT
•UNPREDICTABLE ON
HARDPACK (FRONT)
•FAIR AT BEST ON-ROAD
PERFORMANCE
•DOT-CERTIFIED
•GOOD ALL-AROUND ON-DIRT
PERFORMANCE
•WEARS WELL
•REASONABLY PRICED
terrain got softer, wetter or loamier.
What we like most about the
MX-208SR is riding over rocks. The
DR-Z400S is not a lightweight motor-
cycle (nor are these tires), but with the
Sedonas installed, the bike seemingly
floated over rocky terrain. This has a lot
to do with the stiff sidewall. As a result,
the DR-Z's handling improved dramati-
cally. This is what the company means
by "Dead Blow Hammer" in describ-
ing how this tire disperses energy and
reacts when slamming into hard objects
or square edges; there is very little
unwanted rebounding or deflecting.
So far, our MX-208SRs are showing
minimal signs of wear. We expect these
things to last forever and rarely get
pinch flats because of the stiff car-
casses. But if you do get a flat, heck,
you would probably hardly even notice
it and, most likely, be able to get back
home with zero air pressure.
Even though the company doesn't
market the MX-208SR as a dual-sport
tire, we feel this is an area where this tire
really shines. Both front and rear perform
well under a heavy motorcycle, offer
excellent footing (especially the rear) on
the dirt, we can't imagine ever getting
a pinch flat with these tires, they seem
to wear well, and they are reasonably
priced. But the MX-208SR is essentially a
100-percent off-road tire, so keep that in
mind if you do a lot of pavement riding.
Hopefully, we can get our hands on
another set soon and then we'll let you
know how it performs when mounted
up to a lighter and higher-performing
MX or off-road bike on the track. CN
MSRP: $69.95 (front) / $92.95-$99.95 (rear)
Website: www.sedonatires.com
While providing way more off-road
traction than the original front tire
on the DR-Z400S, the MX-208SR
front doesn't inspire as much
confidence as the rear MX-208SR
on hard-pack roads.
