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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
I have been running the Dunlop Cruisemax tires as well. My last set went 13000+ miles on each and I'm actually doing a little better on the current set. They grip well and look great too if you like a white wall.
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
Well just looked over the bike and looks like time for a new rear tire.
Started following the thread and seems there are as many opinions as
riders. Kinda like that oil thing. Anyway, is their really that big
a difference in ride and traction from the Metz. to the Dunlop cruisermax
tire ? Honestly price is an issue now and the Dunlop is a good deal cheaper.
Also I'm thinking of going to the www tires, how much of a pain
are they to keep clean ?
Thanks,
Chris
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
Transam1 wrote:
I'm thinking of going to the www tires, how much of a pain
are they to keep clean ?
Thanks,
Chris

Depends how white you want them and what weather you drive in. They can be a pain if you drive on dirty/wet roads, but I think the look is worth the pain.
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
I love my Dunlop Cruisemax. I bought them from Motorcycle-superstore.com. Good price and fast shipping.
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
I'm thinkin' of going with a set of Kenda Cruz tires. Anyone got feedback on them?
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
I have tried several different brand tires over the years.The best all around for me was the michlen commander 15,000 plus miles on the rear.I just bought a set of Kenda Kruz 150/80/16 and a 130/90/16 to put om next week.I really like the design and have talked to people who have gotten over 15,000 miles on them in rear position.I paid $143.50 for both of the tires shipped to the house from czpowersports on ebay.Oh yeah and that price was for two rear tires not one front and one rear,I run a rear tire in the front in reverse position.
Hope this helps.
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
Metzs for me... 880WWW. Over 16,ooo miles on the last set. With any tire, for extended milage... watch the air pressure consistantly.
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
Daminks wrote:
I have tried several different brand tires over the years.The best all around for me was the michlen commander 15,000 plus miles on the rear.I just bought a set of Kenda Kruz 150/80/16 and a 130/90/16 to put om next week.I really like the design and have talked to people who have gotten over 15,000 miles on them in rear position.I paid $143.50 for both of the tires shipped to the house from czpowersports on ebay.Oh yeah and that price was for two rear tires not one front and one rear,I run a rear tire in the front in reverse position.
Hope this helps.
See Ya
Dan
Dan, you have a PM
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
Metzler 880's have been great for me
 
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Re:What tires to buy ??? 2 Years, 3 Months ago  
Thx for all the replys i decided to get the metzlers ME 880 www and will see how they go thx again AJ
 
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