ridin's stupid tire question

[ridin gaijin]

05 Tiger = 150/70 on 17" rims, as is duly noted in the Tire thread. A pal has a hardly-ridden rear Anakee which I could really use, as my rear Pilot is toast, smooth and buttery. He rides a KLR.

His is a 130/80 on 17" rim. Possible...?

[TigerTrax]

There is a 1" difference in rim width with the KLR vs Tiger.
I wouldn't do it.

I think the Anakee is a 140/80 and 150/70 size that you should use.

My 2006 Tiger came with Anakees.... I really liked them. I replaced with Tourance... would suggest Anakees!

[JetdocX]

I like my new Anakees even though they cost so fookin' much.  Air down in the dirt and you almost have knobs, IMO.

Lookin at running Maxxis next time around for a look see.

[Tiger-G]

I'd be careful.

There's nothing worse than a "rim" that's too tight !!  :oops:  :lol:

[WIDGIN]

Lookin at running Maxxis next time around for a look see.

I much prefer my Maxxis to the Anakee's that came on bike.  Much better offroad, however their life sucks.  I just ordered a new rear Maxxis to replace one with just under 3K on it.   :roll:  

For comparison, I got 5K out of Anakee rear (however, 2K were from previous owner who certainly didn't ride as hard as I do.  Therefore, I estimate I'd probably get 4K out of new Anakee rear).  After I wear out this Maxxis, I may try a set of TKC's to see how they compare.

[JetdocX]

You will not be impressed with the wear you get out of the TKC's, but you will love them in the dirt.

They are pretty good on the road, too.

[sanjoh]

Are you running the new Maxis Presa Detours?

http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/mercha ... Code=Presa (http://arizonamoto.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=SWMT&Category_Code=Presa)

[ridin gaijin]

Thanks guys.

FWIW I've had 2 sets of Anakees and really liked them. The perspective on the Tourances is interesting; but they do cost less.

In general I expect much shorter life out of offroad tires (softer so's to be more grippy, no?) and realistically on-road riding will be 90% of my Tiger's immediate future. So I'm looking for a tire that's "mostly street but handles dirt without falling over very much." Could be the Anakees again.

[TigerTrax]

FYI...
I pulled 12,000 miles + on my Anakees  on a '06 Tiger.

[JetdocX]

You ran them until you could see the air inside? :shock:

[Patrick the Scot]

Mike, call me on my cell or email me at my work email.  

I am changing out my rear tire tomorrow to a spankin new Anakee.  I am taking off a two-year old 150-70-17 Anakee that only has 2500-3000 miles on it.  I am going through ABQ on 5-18-08, and you can have it if you want.  It is in perfect shape, it is just that the local Yamaha shop (who is looking at buying the Triumph dealership, btw) has SMOKIN' deals on tires right now.  I'm getting a new rear Anakee, installed, for $126 plus tax! Too good a deal to pass up.

[fano]

Way to go Patrick.  

[ridin gaijin]

Mike, call me on my cell or email me at my work email.  

Hey man. Called you on Friday, left a msg...I'm psyched about the chance to meet you! Are you able to spend any time here, or just passing through? I assume you're driving, so on business...?

[Patrick the Scot]

or just passing through? I assume you're driving, so on business...?

Passing through ABQ on the Saturday, 17th May, on a seven day run on the Tiger!

I got the rear tire swapped and it is ready for your bike.  Call you soon.

[ridin gaijin]

Aw, man, awesome, Can't wait. After all these years--!