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Old 09-08-2004   #7 (permalink)
Timtiger
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Australia
Posts: 605
Hi,
I have tried most tyres available on my 3 Tigers are my opinions are:
1. Avon Distanzia AM43 & 44 - they had OK wear, reasonable grip but really weird handling. The bike tipped into corners quite markedly. I never really got used to this and replaced them when only half worn.
2. Michelin T66 - OK wear, OK handling but very poor wet weather grip.
3. Pirelli MT 60- OK wear, OK handling but very poor wet weather grip. I haven't tried the MT90.
4. Metzler Tourance - Very good wear, OK handling and pretty good grip.
5. Michelin Anakee - Very good wear but probably not quite as good as the Tourance and unusually I wore out a front nearly as fast as a rear, Excellent handling (this is subjective but I prefer them to the Tourances) and really good grip in both dry and wet (once again I find them better thanthe Tourances).

I have just fitted my second set of Anakees today - that's how much I like them.
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