i have a metzler 150 on mine love it works like a champ

 

Thx for the help...gotta love this forum!

 

just another reinforcement, I have ran the metz 150 and currently running a Michelin 150 and no problem

 

Is the load rating on the 150 as much as the mu85?

 

that is a good question, i am almost sure that it is not. i know when i ordered my last tire i asked the guy and he said it did not have the load rateing the mu 85 had.

 

+1. Had a 160 on my 05 RK.

 

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does the 160, 170, or 180 require any belt or sprocket changes
or any different shim thickness for the drive sprocket?



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you may have to trim (or remove) the belt guard on a 160 -- i don't have any experience with 170 and 180 but willing to assume you need a wide tire kit to make them work olfn;4048867].

does the 160, 170, or 180 require any belt or sprocket changes
or any different shim thickness for the drive sprocket?



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No it is not as much the 150 is about 200 less. The 150 is considered a cruiser type tire and the mu85 is considered a touring. I figured it wasnt that big of a deal unless you plan on carrying bricks with you as you ride.

 

150 metz with a 4.25" rim....no problems