Whacha using for tires?
#13
02-27-2011 | 08:10 AM
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,230
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From: FLORIDA
I ran the Metz's for the 1st 3 years I had my bike. I got around 10,000 miles on the rear. Last time around, the set was going to be around $350 (up from $220 when I started), so I shopped around and decided to try the Dunlap Elite 3's. Got them for $200 shipped to my door.
Good handling tire, doesn't grab the rain grooves like the original Dunlops, and I should get 12,000 easy out of the rear. If you upgrade to the 140 width, u get more usable tread depth and longer mileage.
Good handling tire, doesn't grab the rain grooves like the original Dunlops, and I should get 12,000 easy out of the rear. If you upgrade to the 140 width, u get more usable tread depth and longer mileage.
#14
02-27-2011 | 08:43 AM
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 271
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Avon Venom X best tires I've ever had. My primary concern is traction in curves, rain and cold weather and these excel in all conditions. I get good distance, around 16k front and 12k rear. Softer compound, many say they get far fewer miles but I don't know how unless doing burnouts, etc. Metzler 880s are great for large bikes like ultras, but actually ate a harder compound and will not perform as well in cold. Being from Michigan, that's important for me. Either way, Avon and metzler are both better than dunlops imo.
#19
02-28-2011 | 04:08 AM
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,635
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From: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Best mileage was from a Metz but my favorite is the Avon Cobra.
Don't know how anyone gets 10k+ on a 200mm unless they ride it down to the cords.
