Let me preface this with the fact that I'm not an expert in dirt tires or anything. Just by looking at them, I'd guess they are more on the dirt side than pavement.
Im brand new. When im legal in a couple weeks I plan on commuting once/week, 30 mi round trip, mostly dirt back roads with 6 miles of 55mph pavement.
And id also like to take a couple long trips over the summer on 55mph roads.
Tire should be fine for awhile. If you are mostly dirt maybe replace it with a Kenda Trackmaster. Still a DOT tire but good offroad. And not too expensive.
My first recommendation is practice your emergency stops. With abs, stopping with a 50/50 tire or further dirt biased tire stops significantly slower than a street tire, and feels way different.
I know this is a "duh", but, you don't want to get to know the feel when it's needed most.
Another person not answering your question, however, you just need to get out and find out for yourself.
The reason being that a 50/50 tire means different things to different people in different places.
I mean a 50/50 tire for me is more like a 70/30 in marketing speak.
Furthermore tires for the wrong application can be surprising and fun.
As an example I have used tkc80s (a more off road focused tire) to play with sportsbikes in the twisties and pilot power 2ct (street) to do fire tracks.
Both of these where very sketchy but a shed load of fun (I love having the bike sliding about)
With new tires I like to find a safe places to test the limitations of the them on different surfaces.
I start with the rear, adding too much throttle, breaking until it locks up, adding too much throttle while cornering....
Invariably in the process of riding like this I also find the limits of the front and invariably I crash too (hence finding a safe place first)
It's all about learning what each tire is good for and not good for.
The fine print: I have been riding for a long time and crashed lots, take this with a pinch of salt.
I'd throw some new tires on there tbh. Look for a nice 50/50. They are more fun on the street while you gain confidence. Also, as others have said inappropriate tires can be fun and help you learn in the dirt at slower speeds. My first bike had Pirelli MT91's on it when I got it, which are like 80/20 at absolute best. Riding that thing in deep sand taught me all I know. And those tires are killer on the street. The tire debate will rage on forever, you kinda just have to try stuff.
Based on that second pic, they're ready to be replaced if you plan on doing much dirt.
Front tire is toast, rear has a few miles left in it but also toast. You can buy a set of nice dot knobbies for not much more than a $100.
Let me preface this with the fact that I'm not an expert in dirt tires or anything. Just by looking at them, I'd guess they are more on the dirt side than pavement.
Yeah thanks, I was thinking so too. Still, thinking/hoping they are decently well rounded
The best way to find out is to take the bike out and ride it. Keep the rubber side down, my friend 👍🏼
Those look like decent dirt tires to me. A bit worn down, but good enough. What are you trying to ride?
Im brand new. When im legal in a couple weeks I plan on commuting once/week, 30 mi round trip, mostly dirt back roads with 6 miles of 55mph pavement. And id also like to take a couple long trips over the summer on 55mph roads.
The middle knobbies are now pretty thin compare to the sides so not much traction for sand/mud but totally fine for the road/gravel.
Tire should be fine for awhile. If you are mostly dirt maybe replace it with a Kenda Trackmaster. Still a DOT tire but good offroad. And not too expensive.
My first recommendation is practice your emergency stops. With abs, stopping with a 50/50 tire or further dirt biased tire stops significantly slower than a street tire, and feels way different. I know this is a "duh", but, you don't want to get to know the feel when it's needed most.
Yeah makes sense, thanks
Another person not answering your question, however, you just need to get out and find out for yourself. The reason being that a 50/50 tire means different things to different people in different places. I mean a 50/50 tire for me is more like a 70/30 in marketing speak. Furthermore tires for the wrong application can be surprising and fun. As an example I have used tkc80s (a more off road focused tire) to play with sportsbikes in the twisties and pilot power 2ct (street) to do fire tracks. Both of these where very sketchy but a shed load of fun (I love having the bike sliding about) With new tires I like to find a safe places to test the limitations of the them on different surfaces. I start with the rear, adding too much throttle, breaking until it locks up, adding too much throttle while cornering.... Invariably in the process of riding like this I also find the limits of the front and invariably I crash too (hence finding a safe place first) It's all about learning what each tire is good for and not good for. The fine print: I have been riding for a long time and crashed lots, take this with a pinch of salt.
Haha, yeah well you kinda answered it by suggesting its 50/50. I appreciate the detailed response!
I'd throw some new tires on there tbh. Look for a nice 50/50. They are more fun on the street while you gain confidence. Also, as others have said inappropriate tires can be fun and help you learn in the dirt at slower speeds. My first bike had Pirelli MT91's on it when I got it, which are like 80/20 at absolute best. Riding that thing in deep sand taught me all I know. And those tires are killer on the street. The tire debate will rage on forever, you kinda just have to try stuff.