New rubber cant decide on size
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Are we talking about tires or splittails?
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see?? now i had the front picked out which omits the B or R and the rears are 160 omits the B or R so which would match front tire construction...the 180 screamin eagle dunlop wide tire kit is a bias ply...the night dragon 180 is a bias ply and i believe the switchback bikes or other harleys with wider rears come with radials..which are said to be the better performers...so again a can of worms that most overlook?
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Suede haha im at work..tonight when im home Il snap some..got it in the side entrance so work area is tight..garage didnt get insulated so i didnt want all the moisture killing my bike
Just following Softies lead looks like the OP is on task and does not wish to be drug into the gutter even though I left an opening.
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night dragons good overall just didnt last as long?
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Yes. Traction was good but not as good as the ME 880's. 880's didnt last long at all. The Com II's have been the best over all. In 130,000 miles ive tried a bunch of different brands.
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Not trying to open the can of worms. Just my opinion I'd disagree fully with that statement. I rode liter bikes for years and weekend shreddin was the normal thing. Ride hard, fast and draggin corners. I've ridden them back to back dropping from a 190 to 180 with noticeable difference actually. Rode with a few guys that dropped that 190 for 180's as well specifically chasing a more nimble bike. This has nothing to do with the ply concern mentioned here lol. Just size for size comparison.
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That's good to hear, I've been wondering about those comparisons. I always had great Metzlers on two previous BMW's but was leaning to the Com II's this time.
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From: Apache Junction
Not trying to open the can of worms. Just my opinion I'd disagree fully with that statement. I rode liter bikes for years and weekend shreddin was the normal thing. Ride hard, fast and draggin corners. I've ridden them back to back dropping from a 190 to 180 with noticeable difference actually. Rode with a few guys that dropped that 190 for 180's as well specifically chasing a more nimble bike. This has nothing to do with the ply concern mentioned here lol. Just size for size comparison.
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Well I called and talked to a Pirelli tech today and if the R or B is omited in the tire info its considered a bias ply and which they reccomend to keep it the same construction front and rear for best performance..so for those of you that didnt know..including myself..