'06 Tiger rim swap 17/19 to 18/21

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Has anyone attempted this, would sure give alot more choices for rubber

[johnnyadventurepants]

I've been pretty impressed with the tires available for Tigers.  Wide range from pure road to mostly offroad.  What tires were you interested in?  I think some other tires look tempting, but aren't really made for a big heavy bike.  I'm glad that the more popular vstroms and bmw have the same tire size, otherwise I think we would have a lot fewer choices!

[FullMonte]

Save the hardcore off road stuff for the XR.  I've had my Tiger in several situations where I asked myself "WTF I am doing riding through this loose stuff on this top heavy bitch?" :shock:  Being 1500+ miles from home didn't help either. :lol:    The bike will do it but the rider has to pick his line carefully while maintaining momentum.  Due to the Tiger's heft, suspension, and ground clearance, I don't think 18/21 tires will help much.  Stock sized TKCs do work surprisingly well.  The most important thing to remember is to air down the tires.   I have a 650 for the really rough stuff.  Right tool for the job and all that.

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I've been pretty impressed with the tires available for Tigers.  Wide range from pure road to mostly offroad.  What tires were you interested in?  I think some other tires look tempting, but aren't really made for a big heavy bike.  I'm glad that the more popular vstroms and bmw have the same tire size, otherwise I think we would have a lot fewer choices!

there is very little in the range of good dirt tires,,TKC's which I have and Karoos, both expensive,,,with 21/18 you can run any type of MX tire for cheap in the dirt, I run anakees for the long haul road stuff, theres alot of great stuff out there that doesnt come in 17 or 19