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Tigger Tyre Guide

Started by Stretch, February 20, 2008, 01:51:29 AM

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Fross

Quote from: iansoady on April 04, 2013, 06:28:08 PM
But how will you get of those muddy campsites?
The last two campsites I've had to walk beside the bike to get off the field so figure the 80/20 tyres aren't very good in mud, so why not go for a full road touring tyre. I had a front wheel slide Sunday when lent well over, I blame the knobbly edge of the tyre (I know I was going too fast for the bend but IMHO the tyre should have held it better).
Presently she has a Battlewing on the rear (that'll soon need replacing) and what might be the original Tourance tyre on the front (If that's what Triumph fitted).
2005 Tiger plus a few Norton's dating from 1951 to 1972. New winter bike Kawasaki W650.
British Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

Dutch

Quote from: Fross on April 04, 2013, 06:21:42 PM
Any reason why I shouldn't?
Maybe because you are also considering other road tires like Dunlop Roadsmart or Michelin Pilot Road ?

vince

#182
got 023's on my 955i and they are pretty good  :hat10
hold well in wet or dry  :thumbsup
3000 miles so far and they look about half worn
havn't realy pushed them yet but no chicken strip  :hat10



what if the hokey cokey is what it's all about

Fross

Quote from: Dutch on April 04, 2013, 07:35:54 PM
Quote from: Fross on April 04, 2013, 06:21:42 PM
Any reason why I shouldn't?
Maybe because you are also considering other road tires like Dunlop Roadsmart or Michelin Pilot Road ?
I can't find a Michlen Pilot Road made in 19" front wheel size?
I've looked at the Dunlop site and couldn't find the right sizes there either so gave up on Dunlop, What are suitable Dunlop road tyres for a cast wheel Girly?
2005 Tiger plus a few Norton's dating from 1951 to 1972. New winter bike Kawasaki W650.
British Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

Fross

Quote from: vince on April 04, 2013, 07:44:41 PM
got 023's on my 955i and they are pretty good  :hat10
hold well in wet or dry 

Hi Vince, thanks for letting me know that. :thumbsup
2005 Tiger plus a few Norton's dating from 1951 to 1972. New winter bike Kawasaki W650.
British Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

Dutch

For whatever reason they are not on .com, but .eu shows them nicely. Probably something likewise with Michelin.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.eu/dunlop_euen/mc/tyres/on_road/Sportmax_Roadsmart.jsp

Fross

Thanks Dutch, it's strange they don't list them on the site I was looking on.  I can use the code number along with tyre sizes to get a quote. Cheers :thumbsup
2005 Tiger plus a few Norton's dating from 1951 to 1972. New winter bike Kawasaki W650.
British Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

Fross

I've made a list of the tyre choices that are available at the present time. Have I missed any? :doubt

Front . . . . . . . Michelin Anakee 110/80 R19 59V
Rear  . . . . . . . Michelin Anakee 150/70 R17 69V
OR
Front . . . . . . . Bridgestone Trailwing 110/80 R19 59V
Rear . . . . . . . Bridgestone Trailwing 150/70 R17 69V
OR
Front . . . . . . . Avon Distanzia 110/80 R19 59V
Rear . . . . . . . Avon Distanzia 150/70 R17 69V
OR
Front . . . . . . . Maxxis Presa Detour MA-PD 110/80 R19 59V
Rear . . . . . . . Maxxis Presa Detour MA-PD  150/70 R17 69V
OR
Front . . . . . . . Dunlop TRAILMAX TR91 110/80 R19 59V code 622498
Rear . . . . . . .  Dunlop TRAILMAX TR91 150/70 R17 69V code 622497
OR
Front . . . . . . . Bridgestone Battlax T30 110/80 R19 59V
Rear . . . . . . . Bridgestone Battlax T30 150/70 R17 69V
OR
Front . . . . . . . Bridgestone Battlax BT-023 110/80 R19 59V
Rear . . . . . . . Bridgestone Battlax BT-023 150/70 R17 69V
   (ebay £190 + £6.95 delivery for a pair)
OR
Front . . . . . . . Pirelli Scorpion Trail 110/80 R19 59V
Rear . . . . . . . Pirelli Scorpion Trail 150/70 R17 69V
OR
Front . . . . . .Dunlop SPMAX ROADSMART 110/80R19 59V code 624298
Rear . . . . . . Dunlop SPMAX ROADSMART 150/70R17 69V code 624292
2005 Tiger plus a few Norton's dating from 1951 to 1972. New winter bike Kawasaki W650.
British Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

Dutch

You missed the Michelin Pilot Road. If you go to http://motorradreifen.de/reifensuche.php and select the Triumph -> 955 -> Tiger (gussrad) (cast wheel) you get a really good list.

Fross

Thanks Dutch, that site has the whole lot, now I just have to decide what to buy :thumbsup
2005 Tiger plus a few Norton's dating from 1951 to 1972. New winter bike Kawasaki W650.
British Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory.

metalguru

Got Pilot Road 3s on mine and have no complaints at all, the wet grip is really good. :thumbsup
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I may as well do it, as I'm gonna get blamed for it anyway.

Bluto

don't see Metzler Tourance on your list....they work great on the road in my experience and are long lived too

Spud

Not tried myself yet but the new Anakee 3 are getting good write up's and reviews cheers Spud  :thumbsup

mat-tiger1

Just on Anakee II's at the minute, no complaints so far, but it's such a personal thing!  :thumbsup
All the best, Mat-tiger1. 👍
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PeteH

Quote from: Bluto on April 05, 2013, 06:28:58 PM
don't see Metzler Tourance on your list....they work great on the road in my experience and are long lived too

Ditto that :thumbsup

Also, no mention of Avon Azaro or Storm? both road orientated, Storm is rear only but can run with Azaro front. Sometimes its best just to go with a tyre that you like look of.
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