Battersea
Turbocharged
As some will have previously read on here I have been looking into changing the tyre fitment on my R3C. I have written to Triumph, Avon (Coopertires) and Bridgestone asking about recommendations for the Rocket. After receiving replies from them all, my thoughts were to share the info so that people can make their own decisions based on fact not supposition.
Triumph: Asked them if there was an alternative tyre that could be used. Basically they only recommend the Metz and wont comment on any other make.
Avon: Asked them about Cobra's. They have tested the Cobra's on the Rocket and can recommend their fitment but only in the standard sizes i.e 150/80R17 72V and 240/50r16 84V with respective pressures of F 36 & R 35.
Bridgestone: Asked about the D107 and G852 & Max. Quote from their reply 'We, Bridgestone, do not recommend the use of our tyres on this particular bike, despite the fact we produce tyres in the correct size.'
So there you are, make of it what you wish.
Triumph: Asked them if there was an alternative tyre that could be used. Basically they only recommend the Metz and wont comment on any other make.
Avon: Asked them about Cobra's. They have tested the Cobra's on the Rocket and can recommend their fitment but only in the standard sizes i.e 150/80R17 72V and 240/50r16 84V with respective pressures of F 36 & R 35.
Bridgestone: Asked about the D107 and G852 & Max. Quote from their reply 'We, Bridgestone, do not recommend the use of our tyres on this particular bike, despite the fact we produce tyres in the correct size.'
So there you are, make of it what you wish.