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ironman (User)
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tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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could use some help/wisdom. time for a new rear tire. considering metzeler but dealer suggesting bridgestone. i'm aware of the QC issue with metzelers, any thoughts on bridgestones ?. (note: WWW only)
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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Just had a full set of WWW put on.Only have 300 or so miles. I think, but not sure they seam to be a harder compound. Ok for summer I guess. Will try and let you know after trip to Little Sturgis.
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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Hey ironman,
I just replaced my rear tire with a German mane Metzler. Got 8500 miles from the Brazilian Metz they just took off. I like to lean and don't plan on running anything else.
What is the "QC" issue you are referring to ? Quality control ?
jvcexc
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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I had Metzler (Brazilian made) front and back. Man those tires are sweet when it comes to handling but rear mileage was 8000 and was worn completely out. Replaced rear with a 160 Dunlop and it handles just the same to me as when the Mets were new. Now I dont know how long the Dunlop will last but the price, as ridiculous as bike tire prices are was a lot better for the Dunlop.
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ironman (User)
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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read here at the clinic problems w/ the brazilian tires. thanks for the insight
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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I replaced my tires after picking up a 4" screw in the rear. Went with the Metzlers and really like them, have had no issues with them, they run good and feel fine. Got about 1500 miles on them at the moment.
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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ironman wrote:
read here at the clinic problems w/ the brazilian tires. thanks for the insight
Actually, it seems everyone on the Clinic loves the ME880's but over on the VentureRiders forum they hate them. It seems the little extra weight must cause delamination issues with rear tires, mainly the Brazilian made ones. They have had a lot of tires loosing chunks.
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ironman (User)
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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thanks for the info. i take up a lotta space. 6-3 285 & with the wife/gear, well?  anyway, anyone heard good/bad about bridgestones ? |
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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ONE WORD............DUNLOP...........CHEEP AND GOOD GRIP!  |
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ironman (User)
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Re:tires 2 Years, 7 Months ago
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thanks Spud, that's what on there now. happy 4th to you & your's. ironman
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