New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
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01-21-2007 | 04:04 PM
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New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
It is REALLY time for new tires now. I have been putting this off for a while. It is either the stockers, or metzler me880's. Any opinions? How long do the metzlers generally last? My dunlop on the rear was on the bike when I bought it, and i have put about 8000 miles on it, and is nearly bald. Will I get that many miles out of a metzler? Alsdo got a quote from some place for 2 metzlers and to ride the bike there for them to change the tires and it was about $400. Does that sound about right, or maybe a little high? I know if I take my wheels off myself I will save. I used to always do that,just gotta revamp my tool collection...
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01-21-2007 | 04:10 PM
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RE: New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
Dunflops are good tires but the Metz will build confidence and stick to the road much better. Mileage also goes up between changing tires. JMHO
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01-21-2007 | 04:11 PM
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RE: New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
I can't get over 5k out of a Dunflop rear tire! [:@], completely wore out three in 2006 [&:]
i just ordered a ME80 for the rear, hoping fo rbetter wear.
i just ordered a ME80 for the rear, hoping fo rbetter wear.
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01-21-2007 | 04:17 PM
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RE: New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
I know I'll like the handling characteristics much better as they are rounder with less sidewall, but I am concerned I might wear it out in a couple of thousand miles. I used to wear out the edges much quicker than the center riding sportbikes...
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01-21-2007 | 04:38 PM
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RE: New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
I have ridden Metzlers for years. I get good mileage (keep air press correct) and like how they handle.
Go for it.
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Go for it.
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01-22-2007 | 02:48 PM
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RE: New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
I've had the GT591 "Screamin Eagle " Dunlops , ME 880's and Avon AM41/42's The Metzelers and Avons are great , very similar , I get a bit better wet/dry traction with the Avons, both great mileage. The Dunlops , like the stock ones just don't wear as well , ride as smooth or grip as good.
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01-22-2007 | 03:09 PM
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RE: New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
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It is REALLY time for new tires now. I have been putting this off for a while. It is either the stockers, or metzler me880's. Any opinions? How long do the metzlers generally last? My dunlop on the rear was on the bike when I bought it, and i have put about 8000 miles on it, and is nearly bald. Will I get that many miles out of a metzler? Alsdo got a quote from some place for 2 metzlers and to ride the bike there for them to change the tires and it was about $400. Does that sound about right, or maybe a little high? I know if I take my wheels off myself I will save. I used to always do that,just gotta revamp my tool collection...
It is REALLY time for new tires now. I have been putting this off for a while. It is either the stockers, or metzler me880's. Any opinions? How long do the metzlers generally last? My dunlop on the rear was on the bike when I bought it, and i have put about 8000 miles on it, and is nearly bald. Will I get that many miles out of a metzler? Alsdo got a quote from some place for 2 metzlers and to ride the bike there for them to change the tires and it was about $400. Does that sound about right, or maybe a little high? I know if I take my wheels off myself I will save. I used to always do that,just gotta revamp my tool collection...
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01-22-2007 | 03:17 PM
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RE: New tires...Dunlops or Metzler 880's?
Just got a Metzler ME880 for the rear and installed it was $160, balancing $15 extra. Haven't been able to ride due to weather.Have heard Avons wear out faster due to a softer compound rubber, better traction, and Metzler is a higher milage tire, as advertised, but Dunlop was out on strike so I went with Met.