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Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:37 pm
by Kernow BlueTig
Good afternoon,
Having decided to MOT the old Tig, I find I'll need new tyres first...I got on really well with the Michelin T66s, but no longer available.
Hardly ever go off road with her, but dont want to fit road tyres..I like the look of say, the Conti TKC 70...
Any advice gratefully received from current old Tiger riders...

Michelin Anakee 3???

Regards Tony

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:41 pm
by viince
had annakee 3's on my 955i
suited it well (thumbs)
good milage and no chicken strips
slightly different bike but essentialy the same

cheers vince

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:43 pm
by Kernow BlueTig
Thanks for quick reply...one vote for the Anakees!

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:47 pm
by viince
bear in mind tyres are a personal choice
there will be a lot of good advice here
but make up your own mind on the advice given

cheers vince

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 7:17 pm
by Redmurty
anakee 3 is a cracking tyre (thumbs) on my 955 I have TKC 70's at the moment a very good tyre also, a little bit more off road friendly than the 3 I think

cheers Spud ;)

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 8:18 pm
by Boo Cock
Annakee 3 yet again. 10,000 miles and superb road holding, plus they are cheaper than some others. Can't argue with that! (thumbs)

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 10:53 pm
by SSchultz
I had Anakee 2 on my previous Tigers - 885, 900 and 955. Now Anakee 3 on my 800. I think you can still get the Anakee 2 if you look well enough (thumbs)

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 11:03 pm
by threepot
I like the bog std Tourance. Never had an issue with them. Dependable in all conditions,except off rd! I think you could put any tyre on a 'steamer'..it's that kind of bike! ;)

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:48 pm
by Kernow BlueTig
Thanks for all the advice guys..think I'll look for a pair of Anakees... (thumbs)

Re: Triumph Tiger 885 1996 Carb model - Tyre Choice

Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2016 1:12 pm
by bimota
and another one for ANNAKEE 3'S.

Rob (thumbs)