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I guess I have averaged close to 6k miles on the four rear Anakee's I have run on my 05 before I thought I would look at something else...being the Sync. I only mention this as a baseline knowing driving styles and conditions differ.
I purchased the Sync’s at my Triumph dealer where they were installed/spun/balanced …no on-line ordering, and hopefully no seconds.
At 4k, the rear Sync probably has less than 0.070" of depth left...I wasn't smart enough to measure depth before I went on my merry way. The rear doesn't have wear indicators.
The unusual part is that the front Sync (at 4k) is as bad off as the rear...the front does have wear indicators at which the tread is flush with now. I use the Tiger as a daily commute, so I'm good about checking the air pressure a couple of times a week. I don't believe I've ever had a set of tires where I didn't get two rears for every one front. I guess the positive side of this is that I won't have to run another rear Sync to wear out the front.
Anyhow, comparing the Anakee to the Sync (only based on one set which may not be fair):
(5 out of 5) Dry - as good as the Anakee, maybe slightly better as there is more rubber and less blocking.
(3 out of 5) Wet - I have actually dirt tracked the rear end twice with the Sync...maybe just an oily patch or probably just too eager...yes, that's it, eager...anything but going too fast.
(3 out of 5) Warm Up - Seems longer to warm up.
NR - Slightly less traction on the fire trails because of the reasons noted above (more rubber and less blocking). No rating because I new this before I bought them.
(2 of 5) Wear is not as good. Keep in mind I would only give the Anakee a 4 out of 5, but the front wearing out at 4k ruins it.
The thing that frustrated me with the Anakee's is that they would cup with some tread left.
For what it’s worth…..my two cents…and fifty others might get you a small cup of coffee.
Getting a tire with good mileage, wet, dry, and off-road capabilities is a pie you have to cut somewhere.
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