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Old 04-03-2015, 07:18 AM
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I ordered a mu85 metzler off ebay for my 06 rk. It arrived and turns out he shipped a mt90 which is so i know its skinnier and taller so im debating if i should put it on or return it. I got a good deal but didnt want to affect handling or looks too much. The 140 already looks skinny.
 

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MT90 is a 130 x 90

So 140 x 90% = 126 while 130 x 90% =117 so its skinnier but not taller. The 9 mm difference makes is .35" shorter. It'll work.
 
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Thanks for the info. I will run it then since I scored it for $110 shipped.
 
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the mt has less load rating than the mu,.
 
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