Tire Replacement - Triumph Tiger 850 Sport Owner's Handbook Manual

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Mud and Snow/Dual Purpose Tires (if
equipped)
The use of mud and snow/dual purpose
tires may result in reduced motorcycle
stability. If the stability or handling
characteristics
(equipped with the mud and snow/dual
purpose tires)
adversely, then check the tire tread
depth. It is recommended that mud and
snow/dual purpose tires are replaced
earlier than normal tires and before
they are worn near to the minimum
allowable tread depth, see https://
www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/owners/
your-triumph#tyres.

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 each model. It is
essential that approved tires mounted
in approved combinations, are used
when purchasing replacement items.
The use of non-approved tires or
approved
combinations, may lead to motorcycle
instability, loss of control and an
accident.
A list of approved tires specific to your
motorcycle are available from your
authorized Triumph dealer, or on the
Internet at www.triumph.co.uk. Always
have tires mounted and balanced by
your authorized Triumph dealer who has
the necessary training and skills to
ensure safe, effective mounting.
of the motorcycle
begins to
tires in non-approved
When replacement tires are required,
consult your authorized Triumph dealer
who will arrange for the tires to be
selected, in a correct combination, from
the approved
according to the tire manufacturer's
instructions.
change Initially, the new tires will not produce
the same handling characteristics as
the worn tires and the rider must allow
adequate riding distance (approximately
100 miles
accustomed
characteristics.
The tire pressures must be checked and
adjusted, and the tires examined for
correct seating 24 hours after fitting.
Rectification must be carried out as
necessary.
adjustments must also be carried out
when 100 miles (160 km) have been
traveled after mounting.
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 motorcycle control and an accident.
Never install an inner tube inside a
tubeless tire without the appropriate
marking. 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
motorcycle control and an accident.
list and mounted
(160 km)) to
to the new handling
The same checks
Warning
become
and