2014 Triumph Thunderbird Commander Tires

I had to replace the rear tyre on mine last year, it went in for service and the dealer said it needed replacement, but they didn't have it in stock, and I couldn't take the bike until it was changed (brill!), so I did manage to find a garage that had one in stock, it's also a metzler, presumably the exact same as came on the bike in the first place. I'd be surprised if you can't get them anymore ... and concerned.

 

https://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search?width=140&profile=75&rim=17&delivery=1
https://www.blackcircles.com/order/tyres/search?width=200&profile=50&rim=17&delivery=1
Front and rear

 

I have a set of Bridgestone Excedras on my 1600 for what it's worth...they work well and I've got good mileage so far from them

 

Just ordered the new Avon Cobra Chrome tires for the front/rear. These are also the tires the Triumph dealer recommended.

 

@whitelee28 How did you get on in the end mate?

 

Have any of you fellas used a 200/55 instead of the 200/50? Theres several more choices of tire in the 55 profile, and some say the bike actually handles better with the slightly taller tire. But, wouldn't it mess with the gear ratio and the speedometer?

 

It is certainly a recommended change on my Gen 2 Aprilia Tuono 1000R

Edit. I have just had a quick look and the only caveat I would put on this is that almost all of the 200/55 tyres I saw were sports type tyres so wouldn't last very long on a cruiser.

 

Avon, Michelin, Bridgestone, Dunlop, etc, all make "cruiser/touring" tires in 200/55-17, but only a couple (Avon, for example) offer the 200/50-17. I ordered a set of Avon Cobra Chrome and opted for the 200/55 so hope it works out.

 

Avon, Michelin, Bridgestone, Dunlop, etc, all make "cruiser/touring" tires in 200/55-17, but only a couple (Avon, for example) offer the 200/50-17. I ordered a set of Avon Cobra Chrome and opted for the 200/55 so hope it works out.