Metzler Cruisetec Radials
#31
Nothing negative, but the Michelin Commander II has been great in the rain. I feel really confident riding with it.
#33
My two cents . . .
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touchdown (08-30-2023)
#34
9,000 miles out of factory Scorchers is unheard of. That must be a world record, lol. When I had my 2018 FLFBS the front Scorcher was shot at 3,900 miles (7 months of non-aggressive riding). I replaced them both with Cruisetecs and it was a huge improvement in ride, handling and lifespan. The Michelin Scorchers were absolute s#%t in my experience.
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FranBunnyFFXII (08-30-2023)
#35
9,000 miles out of factory Scorchers is unheard of. That must be a world record, lol. When I had my 2018 FLFBS the front Scorcher was shot at 3,900 miles (7 months of non-aggressive riding). I replaced them both with Cruisetecs and it was a huge improvement in ride, handling and lifespan. The Michelin Scorchers were absolute s#%t in my experience.
I have over 7500 miles on my bridgestone set and they're getting close to done. Rear Battlecruiseh50 is pretty evenly wearing with one side being slightly more wear than the other. The Adventure A41 is worn nearly to the wear bars on the shoulders because of how much I corner, but the center tread easily has thousands of miles left on it before needing to be replaced. If you're not a canyon carver/Twisty enthusiast the A41 is a phenomenally long life front tire. But if you ride twisties a lot you will wear it out quickly.
I'm excited to see how these Metzler tires shape up next year.
#36
9,000 miles out of factory Scorchers is unheard of. That must be a world record, lol. When I had my 2018 FLFBS the front Scorcher was shot at 3,900 miles (7 months of non-aggressive riding). I replaced them both with Cruisetecs and it was a huge improvement in ride, handling and lifespan. The Michelin Scorchers were absolute s#%t in my experience.
Last edited by Phil McGrath; 08-04-2023 at 09:02 PM.
#37
Nah, the m8 fat boy is know for being a tire destroyer.
Most people are averaging around 6500miles on the stock scorchers.
Not exactly sure why the fat boy tears tires up, but its a downside to owning a fat boy.
Most people are averaging around 6500miles on the stock scorchers.
Not exactly sure why the fat boy tears tires up, but its a downside to owning a fat boy.
#40
Tire loading is determined by the tire, not the bike weight.
If a Radial is rated to 84V, regardless of bias or radial, it's designed to handle that level of weight.