Tigger Tyre Guide

[Fross]

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).

[Dutch]

Any reason why I shouldn't?

Maybe because you are also considering other road tires like Dunlop Roadsmart or Michelin Pilot Road ?

[vince]

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

[Fross]

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?

[Fross]

got 023's on my 955i and they are pretty good 
hold well in wet or dry 

Hi Vince, thanks for letting me know that.

[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

[Fross]

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

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

[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

[metalguru]

Got Pilot Road 3s on mine and have no complaints at all, the wet grip is really good.

[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 

[mat-tiger1]

Just on Anakee II's at the minute, no complaints so far, but it's such a personal thing! 

[PeteH]

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

Ditto that

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.