These tires of mine... :(

[Nashvegas]

The exdra max has been a solid tire for all rockets i believe. Probably for mileage and all around the exdra max is a good choice. Mileage and rain, we can get commander 111 and dunlop d251, i have on a rim now, d250 solid in rain and highway but turns in like a slug. The cruisetecs, the chromes and exdra g852/g853 some performance options theyre are more, dunlop makes a rear that’s performance that fits on the touring,. For extreme mountain riding ive got a set of bridgestone bt-01 on rear and a battlax on front. No matter what tire is put on it will not be spared punishment as i roll out at #1000 over 200hp and 175ft lbs of torque and am going to put pressure on the tires. Being responsible normally last till i leave the driveway. We are very lucky to have so many shoes that fit the big girl.

Yep, the twisties start about 20 yards out of Kevin’s driveway!

 

[Junior]

Yep, the twisties start about 20 yards out of Kevin’s driveway!

I'm jealous. I live in Iowa. Lots of straight roads and corn fields . Got to get really far from my driveway to find twisties and scenery. Arkansas is my closest destination for that kind of good stuff. Love me some Arkansas...

 

[Mongler07]

I'm jealous. I live in Iowa. Lots of straight roads and corn fields . Got to get really far from my driveway to find twisties and scenery. Arkansas is my closest destination for that kind of good stuff. Love me some Arkansas...

If you are in that type of area, have you considered going to the dark side?

 

[Kevin frazier]

Its hooning time, so the exdra max touring is coming off and the bt-01 being fitted to go shake that thang, the bt-01 does not like being volunteered for the big girl as it gives out quickly but smile per mile, priceless. 200/55zr/16 takes gearing a little higher a little funner coming off curves for the run to the border. With this tire on the bike will run 150mph in a quick mile so ive learned it cost a little up top but its a fun tire on a touring. Warning: will not last, i wanna try out the W though

 

[Junior]

... smile per mile, priceless.

I like the way you think

 

[rocketbill]

Put a shinko se 890 journey on the back of my touring, happy with it so far. Only about 1,700 miles on it. Also have a whitewall in waiting for the front. It stopped and squealed well when I almost plastered the back of a suv the other day.

 

[Ted Gross]

When I got the bike a year ago, I got new tires right off the bat. Tread looked fine but the bike was basically in storage for a long time (it had to be... 12 years old and 6,000 miles) and I did not trust the rubber. So new to Triumph ownership, I took the Rocket to the local dealer's shop and said I want new tires. Not knowing anything, I went with the parts guy's default, which was Metzeler 880s. But I have to say... they are sketchy as as all get out on wet pavement.

I would like to hear anybody's feedback on this...am I going to be happier with the Avon Cobras? In a couple thousand miles I'll be due for some new tires.

I ride on Bridgestone Exedra Max. I found to be excellent in all type of weather conditions, I have replaced them twice because of wear. I will buy then again when needed.

 

[Junior]

I ride on Bridgestone Exedra Max. I found to be excellent in all type of weather conditions, I have replaced them twice because of wear. I will buy then again when needed.

After much deliberation (it was two-way choice between Excedra Max and Avon), I'm getting Avons. They'll be on the bike on Tuesday, which is nice...it'll be 74 degrees that day!!!