Tire Replacement - Triumph Tiger Explorer Owner's Handbook Manual

Maintenance and Adjustment

Tire Replacement

All Triumph motorcycles are carefully and
extensively tested in a range of riding
conditions to ensure that the most effective
tire combinations are approved for use on
this model. It is essential that approved tires,
installed in approved combinations, are used
when purchasing replacement tires. The use
of non-approved tires, or approved tires in
non-approved combinations, may lead to
motorcycle instability and an accident. On
models installed with ABS, different wheel
speeds, caused by non-approved tires can
affect the function of the ABS computer.
See the Specification section for details of
approved tire combinations. Always have tires
installed and balanced by your authorized
Triumph dealer who has the necessary
training and skills to ensure safe, effective
installation.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(Only on models fitted with TPMS)
Caution
An adhesive label is installed to the wheel
rim to indicate the position of the tire
pressure sensor. Care must be taken when
replacing the tires to prevent any damage
to the tire pressure sensors. Always have
your tires installed by your authorized
Triumph dealer and inform them that tire
pressure sensors are installed to the
wheels.
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Warning
The ABS computer operates by comparing
the relative speed of the front and rear
wheels. Use of non-recommended tires
can affect wheel speed and cause the ABS
function not to operate, potentially leading
to loss of control and an accident in
conditions where the ABS would normally
function.
Warning
If a tire sustains a puncture, the tire must
be replaced. Failure to replace a punctured
tire, or operation with a repaired tire can
lead to instability, loss of control or an
accident.
Warning
Do not install tube-type tires on tubeless
rims. The bead will not seat and the tires
could slip on the rims, causing rapid tire
deflation that may result in a loss of vehicle
control and an accident. Never install an
inner tube inside a tubeless tire. This will
cause friction inside the tire and the
resulting heat build-up may cause the tube
to burst resulting in rapid tire deflation, loss
of vehicle control and an accident.