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Triumph Tiger 800 Forum
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Tiger 800 / 900 - Main Discussion Section
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Recommendation for tyers
07 Aug 22, 17:16 pm
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Kevh
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Kevh
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #10 on:
Oct 08, 2021, 10.55 pm
Oct 08, 2021, 10.55 pm
how does the avons ware on the front? i got scorpions2 on my xc800 and the fronts seem to ware out quicker then the rears dont think i would get them again as the grip is not the best either.
K1W1
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K1W1
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #11 on:
Oct 08, 2021, 11.26 pm
Oct 08, 2021, 11.26 pm
Originally Posted by
Kevh
how does the avons ware on the front? i got scorpions2 on my xc800 and the fronts seem to ware out quicker then the rears dont think i would get them again as the grip is not the best either.
My last front Avon Trailrider did 27,000 km.
I usually get 14-17,000 km from the rears.
kbar800
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kbar800
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #12 on:
Oct 11, 2021, 12.20 pm
Oct 11, 2021, 12.20 pm
Originally Posted by
Kevh
how does the avons ware on the front? i got scorpions2 on my xc800 and the fronts seem to ware out quicker then the rears dont think i would get them again as the grip is not the best either.
Rear lasted 7000 miles - centre of tyre at limit - due to mainly 2 up touring .
Front currently done 8000 , and plenty of tread all round the tyre still so will easy get another 3k i reckon
#Living the dream - Early retired
Kevh
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Kevh
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #13 on:
Oct 11, 2021, 09.44 pm
Oct 11, 2021, 09.44 pm
I Think I will try the Avons next time I dont think my scorpion2 front has has done 3000 miles and it's nearly worn out. Would it be ok to mix the Avon front with a Pirelli scorpion rear?
fac191
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fac191
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #14 on:
Oct 12, 2021, 07.24 am
Oct 12, 2021, 07.24 am
Am using Dunlop Trailmax Meridian on the Super Tenere at the moment and they are a really good tire.
K1W1
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K1W1
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #15 on:
Oct 12, 2021, 09.25 pm
Oct 12, 2021, 09.25 pm
Originally Posted by
Kevh
I Think I will try the Avons next time I dont think my scorpion2 front has has done 3000 miles and it's nearly worn out. Would it be ok to mix the Avon front with a Pirelli scorpion rear?
No issues with mixing brands but you should be careful about compounds.
You can have
Radial front and rear
Radial rear crossply front
Crossply front and rear
You should not have
Radial front
Crossply rear.
CliffJ
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CliffJ
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Tiger 800- 32k miles in saddle and counting!
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Re: Recommendation for tyres
Reply #16 on:
Oct 13, 2021, 05.47 pm
Oct 13, 2021, 05.47 pm
I've used Mich 5 Trail for years on Tiger 800 (14 plate); rear does about 11,000 each time! Squared off by then but legal. QUESTION - my regular supplier says he cannot get hold of the Trail version but OK to now fit the Road 5. Is that ok with a Trail version still on the front? Cost inc fitting about £150. Comments please.
Ex Honda CBF1000, Ex Honda Hornet 600.
Stevie.P
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Stevie.P
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #17 on:
Oct 13, 2021, 08.43 pm
Oct 13, 2021, 08.43 pm
No problem I had 2 rear standard R5's matched to my last R5 Trail front as each time my dealer only had the standard version on the shelf.
Also owned my 1979 Bonnie T140E from new!
We don't stop playing because we grow old .. WE GROW OLD BECAUSE WE STOP PLAYING!!!
CliffJ
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CliffJ
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #18 on:
Oct 13, 2021, 09.50 pm
Oct 13, 2021, 09.50 pm
Thanks for that - comforting, Cheers
Ex Honda CBF1000, Ex Honda Hornet 600.
AKTiger123
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AKTiger123
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Bike/Model: Tiger 800 XCA
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Re: Recommendation for tyers
Reply #19 on:
Dec 06, 2021, 05.47 pm
Dec 06, 2021, 05.47 pm
Hi Avon Trailriders - great tyres and i reckon a set wont cost you that much fitted
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