replacement tires
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Another vote for Metzeler's. Night and Day difference from Dunlop's. Much better handling wet or dry, no more wondering on rain groves or cracks in the road. I don't care if I don't get quiet as many miles out of them because they feel so much better. Much safer tire in my opinion.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
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RE: replacement tires
I have a 2005 FXDX and it's time to replace tires
I have decided on the Metzler ME880's as I have heard more about them than Avons.
My question is has anyone gone up one size in the rear ( 150 stock to 160 )Metzler calls this a stage 1 upgrade.
What is involved in the stage 1 upgrade and is it worth it or should I just stick with the stock 150 rear?
I ride mostly twisty backroads and some rain....mostly one up/solo.
I have decided on the Metzler ME880's as I have heard more about them than Avons.
My question is has anyone gone up one size in the rear ( 150 stock to 160 )Metzler calls this a stage 1 upgrade.
What is involved in the stage 1 upgrade and is it worth it or should I just stick with the stock 150 rear?
I ride mostly twisty backroads and some rain....mostly one up/solo.
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RE: replacement tires
Metzeler 880 on my Dyna. Top two complaints with the stock Dunlops: 1) Wet weather slide. 2) Rain groove wiggle. Both eliminated in the Metzeler. Too soon to tell about mileage but if they are even close, I will use them again.
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OK, I'm going to try thr Metzler 880's on my 2005 FXDX
Are you guys ordering the bias or radials?????
Are you guys ordering the bias or radials?????
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RE: replacement tires
Over the last 45K miles on a '97 WG and 25K miles on a Sportster, I tried a number of differant tires.
Both styles factory Dunlops were OK. But just OK. Nothing to wwrite home about. SOlid, reliable, smooth, and decent traction.
Michelin Commanders were the worst. I could esily spin the rear tire coming out of a corner. Got rid of those pretty quick. That was an expensive experiment.
Last set I used was Avon roadrunners. Excellent tire. Much more stable on grooved and irregular pavement than a Dunlop. Especially that skinny front tire on the WG. Very predictable in rain and snow. Wore about the same as the other.
The next set I buy will be Avons.
Both styles factory Dunlops were OK. But just OK. Nothing to wwrite home about. SOlid, reliable, smooth, and decent traction.
Michelin Commanders were the worst. I could esily spin the rear tire coming out of a corner. Got rid of those pretty quick. That was an expensive experiment.
Last set I used was Avon roadrunners. Excellent tire. Much more stable on grooved and irregular pavement than a Dunlop. Especially that skinny front tire on the WG. Very predictable in rain and snow. Wore about the same as the other.
The next set I buy will be Avons.
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