What type of tire is the TKC 70 Rocks?
TKC 70 Rocks is an off-road tire positioned between the TKC70 and the TKC 80. Offers more traction off-road with the usual excellent road performance of the TKC70. A standard TKC 70 front tire can be combined with a more aggressive off-road oriented TKC 70 Rocks rear tire profile. More off-road traction combined with the excellent road performance of the TKC 70. A pleasantly quiet tire thanks to an enhanced lug arrangement to suppress noise.The TKC70 Rocks have a much more aggressive tread pattern than the TKC70, featuring deep grooves, interlocking blocks, and a rugged design that delivers decent traction on challenging surfaces.
Are TKC 70 tires good for off-road?
The TKC 70 is designed for light to medium off-road use with extraordinary street performance. Uniquely constructed tread block pattern makes the TKC 70 quiet and stable on the road while still providing good off-road capability. The TKC70 Rocks have a much more aggressive tread pattern than the TKC70, featuring deep grooves, interlocking blocks, and a rugged design that delivers decent traction on challenging surfaces.
Where are Continental TKC 70 tires made?
Newly developed trail-tire with a radial and diagonal design constructed for off-road use with a speed index up to 240 km/h – all radial tires are handmade in Germany. TKC 70 is positioned for light to medium off-road use with extraordinary street performance. Handmade in Germany, the rear TKC 70 is a steel-belted 150/70-R17 radial rated for 716 pounds at 42 psi ($233. Both are tubeless type, though my 800’s wheels require tubes. Loaded for camping, I ran the long pavement stretches at 36-38 psi, airing down to a conservative 32 psi for off-pavement work.Aired down to about 25 psi front and 29 psi rear, the TKC mullet combo is compliant and extremely capable. The TKC70 Rocks, despite its mild-mannered appearance, grips sketchy features like side slopes and loose rock tenaciously.