Greetings everyone,
Decided to mount dedicated road only tires on my '05 955i Tiger in lieu of a tire such as the Continental Trail Attack. I don't see any off road riding next year.
So, would like to get some tire suggestions based on your experience with road only tires.
Thanks in Advance,
Kraftsman 73
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The only pure road tyres I've used on my Girly was an Avon Azzaro/Storm combination. They were fantastic. Rears lasted to 6K and the front went to 12K miles. British tyres on a British bike. Can't get better than that.
Use Michelin Pilot Road on mine and have proved excellent in wet and dry.
Surely the Conti Trail Attack are dedicated road tires.
Quote from: "NKL"Surely the Conti Trail Attack are dedicated road tires.
My thoughts entirely, and in fact my favourite tyre on the Tiger, they are basically a Road Attack made to look a bit off road.
I've run through a couple of sets of Bridgestone BT020 and found them great dry or wet. Fun for track days too ! Lasted OK too, rear about 8k & fronts 12-14k.
Only problem was when I first got them fitted, I'd forget to let them warm up and hooning out the end of my road was a sideways experience :shock:
Note to self; be patient, good things come to those who wait
Never had this on the more off road tyres Metz, Pirelli etc just get out there and go for it!
Now I'm trying the Conti Trail Attacks because they were cheap and also I liked Contis on my old XJ900F, XS1100SF, XS1.1S. they seem to suit heavier bikes. Hated Contis on my CB500, they just wouldn't warm up.
Too early to say how good bad the Trail Attacks are just yet but they do seem very pressure senstive, esp the front. Just loose 5psi and you can feel a sort of vagueness out front. Hasn't caused me any danger - it's like an early warning really.
Cheers
Loops
I recently bought a set of Dulop sportmax Roadsmart, very good in wet and dry!
I got a Metzeler tourance on the front, i dont like it, its a bit vague, but being tight i will run it until it needs replacing.
on ther rear I got anakee II, well recomend these. cant wait to put one on the front again.
Quote from: "Marc"I recently bought a set of Dulop sportmax Roadsmart, very good in wet and dry!
Didnt realise they did a 19" Front of these, but awesome tyres, just watch the drop in on the first few corners :shock:
Quote from: "Timbox2"Quote from: "NKL"Surely the Conti Trail Attack are dedicated road tires.
My thoughts entirely, and in fact my favourite tyre on the Tiger, they are basically a Road Attack made to look a bit off road.
couldnt agree more Tim,
had these on Tigger as a solo and loved em to bits,good and sticky in the twistys,great on long haul tarmac,did over 2k and still looked like i just put em on :D
for me a "highly reccomend tyre"
Not sure if Pilot Road 2s come in Tiger size, but got 13K mi out of a rear (not quite to wear bars) on my Uly. The dual compond tread is very good in rain & good stick in the turns. For handling / mileage a road tire - hard to beat.
Just checked - PR2 front does NOT come in a 955 tiger size...But PR3's DO! 110/80/19 & 150/70/17 - Perfect! I only have experience with the 2's - But 3's should do just as well. Maybe even better ??
Quote from: "blacktiger"The only pure road tyres I've used on my Girly was an Avon Azzaro/Storm combination. They were fantastic.
I went from Azaro front and rear to Azaro/Storm, had one particular iffy ride in the wet and thought I had a flat rear, now running Tourance F & R and am more than happy with them :D
I used to love Anakee's until I put Trail Atacks on, now I don't like them. Went back to Anakee's for my Croatia trip (stella alpina on the way back) and really wished I hadn't. Put the conti's back on as soon as I got back.
Quote from: "jphish"Just checked - PR2 front does NOT come in a 955 tiger size...But PR3's DO! 110/80/19 & 150/70/17 - Perfect! I only have experience with the 2's - But 3's should do just as well. Maybe even better ??
There are guys on the BMW site I frequent raving about the PR3's, especially in the wet, some also talk about getting 10k miles out of em on the rear, personally I think they must be pushing the bikes rather than riding. :roll:
Timbox2 - I think Starbucks parking lots have a special asphalt compound that extends tire life for the frequent 'blue propeller' folks. But REALLY, These PR's get fabulous mileage & dont give anything up on road performance. Dirt however, is NOT recommended. Had a set of PR2's on my Uly - got 13K out of a rear & rode it pretty hard. I'm a believer. With the addition of the 800xc, my Girly is now relegated to 'road bike' status - the PR3's will be my next tire.
I'd been thinking of PR3, or Storm 2's.
Got 10k+ on my 1050ST rear even with spirited progressive riding on PR2's ;)
I've Battlewings on at the mo, & they have not impressed me in the wet, but do have lots of tread left, otherwise I'd swop asap :?
Other tigger riders thought me barking for considering such a thing, so nice to think am not alone in wanting to put road tyres on such a great all rounder :D
I have a set of Dymags fitted and run road tyres.
I have tried Avon Azaros and Bridgestone BT020's, but they didn't inspire safe feelings in the wet and cold.
I have been running Pirelli Angel ST's for the last 20,000 miles and they are brilliant. No warm up time, not deflected on white lines, don't care about the wet and feel safe on roads in very cold icy conditions.
I got 10,000 miles out of the last rear, but it was down to the canvas!
I don't think you can beat Anakee for grip & miles.
I get 10 -12K+ on rear and change front 1 every other rear.
I put on a set of Distanzas and had freaky wear bumps the size of
quarters every 2-3 inches right down the center. Talked with dealer
he said he could help me only if I replaced with Avaon tires.... I said no,
going back to Anakee.
Used to like Tourance... but Anakee out performed them also.
Price is a bitch.
+1 for Anakee's I and II's are even better, had them on both the Varadero and the Steamer.
Very road tires, friend just changed to PR III's on the Striple and he raves about them, especially in the wet, not sure about Girly sizes though.
Road use? Pirelli Scorpion Trail - very good overall performances and mileage (second set on now...)
+2 for Anakee 2's. I only have worn out Tourances to compare to though. When I put the Michelin's on, it turned in so fast it was a little scary at first. Now that I am used to it, I can hustle that big pig through corners as fast as my XR400 supermoto.
I have a Shiko 705 on the front and a Pilot Road ?2? on the rear. I actually did this by accident when I needed a replacement while on the road. Seem I ran through the rear 705 faster than expected and I was worried about making it home while on tour. Now I think I like it. The 705 helps my steering on the gravel but still has plenty of stick on the pavement.