Last week I've installed Metzler ME880, first time after wearing out 4 stock Dunlops.
A Dunlop usually lasts 10-11K miles.
So far (1000 miles) I like the Metz just the same...

 

I got 13k out of my stock Dunlops. Will see how these Avons do. Heard good things about their grip not sure about tread life though.


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Logically speaking, a better performing/softer tire will wear faster. That's the trade-up. Harder tire = longer lasting. Softer tire = better performance/handling.

 

I'm through my second oem rear tire on my 08 FXDF and have been getting about 9500 miles per rear riding in florida in the summer. I guess the tires is one of the few things the MOCO got right and I think I'll just stick with it. On the other hand my buddy gets barely 6k on his fat boy tires riding same conditions....

 

I totally agree...

 

I'm pretty happy with the metz.. me880's. Good grip, track well, got about a thousand miles on them now.

 

They only look meaner in a dirtbike knobby kinda way, they Sucked for handling. I would rather have a tire that grabs the road and gives confidence in the bike than a longer lasting one with a hard compound and doesn't grab the road. I came from sportbikes and I still like to lean in the turns.

 

Let's talk about it, guys are doing it lets have the feedback , I know they fit right on 200 rear 150 front. C- mon lets talk about it, you guy that have been running them, please tell us more

 

A mate put some Avons on and has been very happy with them, but then anything would seem good compared to worn-out Dunlops.

I've just bought a pair of Metzelers for mine and they are sitting in the garage waiting to be fitted. Had Metzelers on several bikes and they are always an excellent tyre.

 

Well i have used nothing but stock tires on my FB and I don't find myself wiping out or being skiddish on turns , I like the idea of better grip + fatter tires, but don't want to be changing tires that often, so for now I shall remain an unspoiled stock tire owner!