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Old 07-22-2023 | 07:41 PM
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I’ve decided to go with Metzler Cruisetec radials when I change tires on my Sport Glide. I would appreciate any feedback from members who have run radials as to what I should expect. Is there any downside to this change?
 
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Old 07-23-2023 | 08:21 AM
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I've had Cruisetecs on my EGS for +/- 10k miles and I don't think I'll ever run another tire. So far absolutely zero issues in any kind of weather or road condition I've come across. Hopefully you'll like them as much as I do.
 
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Old 07-23-2023 | 08:29 AM
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We just finished a 6200 mile trip on the Cruistecs. Hot temps, cool temps, rain, tar snakes, rough pavement, tight twisties, we did it all and the tires were great. Loaded 2 up, heavy, on a CVO Limited.
 
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I've only had mine for this season so far, maybe 500 miles? Love them! Very confidence inspiring.
 
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Old 07-23-2023 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by snake_eyes
I've only had mine for this season so far, maybe 500 miles? Love them! Very confidence inspiring.
Did you go with the radials or stay with the bias ply?
 
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Old 07-23-2023 | 12:02 PM
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Check the load ratings, they may be different than the Cruisetec bias ply.
 
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Old 07-23-2023 | 12:55 PM
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Loving my Cruisetec's on my '22 LRS I'm pretty sure they're bias ply, I used 2 sets on my previous '20 LRS, although the mileage is similar to the oem scorcher they feel more responsive and are good in the wet
 
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Originally Posted by $tonecold
Did you go with the radials or stay with the bias ply?
Radial. I didn't know bias was a thing anymore.
 
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Old 07-23-2023 | 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by snake_eyes
Radial. I didn't know bias was a thing anymore.
well I'm not sure if they're radial or not now I thought the tyre fitter said they were bias how do you check?
 
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Old 07-23-2023 | 03:11 PM
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It will have an R if it is radial. 180/70R-16 for example. 180/70B-16 for bias.
 
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