Strengths and weaknesses
A budget German-market dual-road tyre for cross-country and gravel use, E-approved and DOT marked, and sold mainly in small tube-type sizes for lighter trail and dual-sport bikes.
Where it's good
- Owners praise its grip on tarmac and gravel, and forum users say the tread is very close to the Heidenau K60.
Where it falls short
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Based on aggregated owner feedback and independent tyre reviews, not a single source.
Holloway ratings
Seven separate scores, not one blended number, since a tyre that's brilliant in mud can be miserable on a wet motorway link, and vice versa.
Key facts
The Mefo Explorer at a glance
The shaded shape is this tyre's seven scores. The dashed line is the average of all 48 tyres in the Tyre Finder, so you can see where it beats the field and where it gives ground.
Sizes the Mefo Explorer comes in
Common sizes for trail and adventure bikes. Ranges change, so check the exact size, load index and speed rating with your dealer before you order.
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Rear
Bikes the Mefo Explorer fits
52 bikes in the Holloway Bike Finder run a stock size this tyre is made in, 1 at both ends.
Matched on the bike's standard tyre sizes only. Some model years and trim levels use different sizes, so check your sidewall or handbook first. Our size list for this tyre can miss sizes, so a bike shown for one end may still find its other size in the maker's chart.
Find where to actually ride it
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