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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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So I ordered a jireh front wheel, My bike is in need of Tires bad, it looks like I need to run a 120/70-21 on the front i have three options I think Metzeler, Avon, Dunlop Elite 3. the dunlop is radial the other two are bais? money aside what is the better tire? the metzeler is the only one with a matching rear 880 and a 880xl up front and they are marked tube/tubeless.
so my question is.....is there a downfall to going to bais tires front and rear?
is there another combo I should look at?
the dunlop is the cheapest and its radial but I cannot find a rear to match it, a little ocd I know...
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 04:45 PM
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I used the Metzeler ME 880 when I went to a 21 on the Street Bob. No complaints here.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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I have a Avon. Finding a matching rear was a big factor in my decision. Avon makes a 170/60 17 that matches. When my rear wears out I will be getting one of those.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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I am a long time Metzeler fan (since my motocross days), that said, don't waste your money on Dunlops, the handling alone is worth the few extra bucks a Metzeler may cost.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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And to round everything out...I love the dunnys. I've been riding dunlops since 01. They sponsored me when I rode sport bikes and I've never had a bad tire from them. Of course Pirelli and Michelin put out good products...Dunlop was the only one to sponsor me. I have a dunnys on both my wheels right now. You might as well as ask us about oil if you are going to ask about tires. It's a personal preference. I'm tried and true Dunlop.....but that's like asking...are you a ford or chevy or a dodge man. Personal preference. All tires are good....and all do the job.

My advice....find a brand and stay loyal. If they support you....test their support. If you are happy...then stay with them. If you are dissatisfied...move on. Reward the best....eff the weak.

Just my $.02
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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Are the rims in stock and shipping now?
 
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I cant speak for anymore but yesterday I put a order in, three hours later I called to confirm it was in house and it had already shipped.
 
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