21" FF and 18" RR rims on a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955i?

Old Baldy · 02-03-2013, 08:32 AM

All

I am very interested in converting my stock wire-spoked 19" and 17" wheels on my 2001 Triumph Tiger 955i, to 21" front and 18" rear, in order to run my favorite ADV tire - the Michelin Desert tires.

Other than cost, and of course, a reduction in selection of tires for a big, heavy ADV bike to the "unpopular" sizes, does anyone here have any actual experience with a change like this? I am primarily concerned about tire/wheel clearance, especially at the rear. I will be changing the low front fender for a regular dirt bike high fender, but I am somewhat concerned about clearance at the back.

Thanks,

OB

bouldertag · 02-18-2013, 09:08 AM

I am interested also.

Baldy, How does your 955 work so far on the off road for you? I am getting an 02 and will be doing allot of off road.

Boulder

Old Baldy · 02-18-2013, 08:37 PM

Received some replies (estimates) from Buchanans, Woodies and others. Crazy expensive mod! Cheapest is about $900 and most expensive about $2K (for just the rims, spokes and labor...not including the tires)

I guess I'll be sticking to TKC80s in the stock sizes.

The Tiger is only good for dirt roads, not real offroad, IMO.

MymoJoe · 04-04-2013, 06:19 PM

Or complete wheel sets?

Old Baldy · 04-04-2013, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MymoJoe

Or complete wheel sets?

Using my hubs

02-03-2013, 08:32 AM	#1
Old Baldy ^OP Sneaky Slow Joined: Oct 2008 Location: South Lyon, MI Oddometer: 57	21" FF and 18" RR rims on a 2001 Triumph Tiger 955i? All I am very interested in converting my stock wire-spoked 19" and 17" wheels on my 2001 Triumph Tiger 955i, to 21" front and 18" rear, in order to run my favorite ADV tire - the Michelin Desert tires. Other than cost, and of course, a reduction in selection of tires for a big, heavy ADV bike to the "unpopular" sizes, does anyone here have any actual experience with a change like this? I am primarily concerned about tire/wheel clearance, especially at the rear. I will be changing the low front fender for a regular dirt bike high fender, but I am somewhat concerned about clearance at the back. Thanks, OB __________________ Old Baldy Ducati 996/999 hybrid Triumph Tiger 955i Kawasaki KLR650 OB's Ride Reports http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-us/197362.png

02-18-2013, 09:08 AM	#2
bouldertag WannabenarlyADV'rrrr Joined: May 2008 Location: Utah Oddometer: 327	I am interested also. Baldy, How does your 955 work so far on the off road for you? I am getting an 02 and will be doing allot of off road. Boulder __________________ Burn out dont fade away!!

02-18-2013, 08:37 PM	#3
Old Baldy ^OP Sneaky Slow Joined: Oct 2008 Location: South Lyon, MI Oddometer: 57	Received some replies (estimates) from Buchanans, Woodies and others. Crazy expensive mod! Cheapest is about $900 and most expensive about $2K (for just the rims, spokes and labor...not including the tires) I guess I'll be sticking to TKC80s in the stock sizes. The Tiger is only good for dirt roads, not real offroad, IMO. __________________ Old Baldy Ducati 996/999 hybrid Triumph Tiger 955i Kawasaki KLR650 OB's Ride Reports http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-us/197362.png

04-04-2013, 06:19 PM	#4
MymoJoe Ride Ride Ride Joined: Sep 2005 Location: Fernvale QLD not close enough to the desert Oddometer: 2,424	Was that using your hubs? Or complete wheel sets? __________________ Simpson Trip 2008 http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...33#post7397233 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO - what a ride!"

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