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May 16, 2011 | 10:17 AM

#11

DSnoopy

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Originally Posted by fxd03

Marathon ME880 the best I have tryed soo far for me handle good and last longer

Yep, this is what everyone says and they are going on my bike at next change out!

May 16, 2011 | 11:25 AM

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AFblacksheep

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Does anyone have the specs for the Metzler rear tire? According to Dunlop their rear tire is 6.5 in. wide.

May 16, 2011 | 12:25 PM

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nevil

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When it was time for my first set of new tires I went with the Avon Venom and Storm 2. My indy was pushing the Metzlers, so maybe next time around. The difference in handling and grip is amazing. I know these are softer than the stockers but I wore out my rear Dunlop in 7000 miles and have almost that many on the Avon, with a fair amount of tread still left.

May 17, 2011 | 10:57 AM

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hd_sob

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what specific sizes of the ME880s are you guyz using on both front and rear? i need actual PART NUMBERS so i can price these things out. also, can they be used with tubes? i have laced wheels with screamin eagle dunlops on there now (2006 street bob). my tire knowledge is obviously lacking...

THANKS!

Last edited by hd_sob; May 17, 2011 at 01:00 PM.

May 17, 2011 | 11:09 AM

#15

Fatbob10

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From: Columbus, NC

Haven't needed to replace mine yet but I vote for the black round ones.

Not being a smart a$$ just trying a little humor today.

May 17, 2011 | 12:30 PM

#16

goblin127

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Americanmototire seems to have the best prices around. Used them for the past six years.

May 17, 2011 | 01:09 PM

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Warrior Redleg

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I just want to know how in the hell your getting 12 to 13k out of a set of tires? I replaced the rear stocker on mine at 10k and that sucker looked bald!!!!!!

May 17, 2011 | 02:31 PM

#18

bigdaddy33

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From: Long Island, NY

Switched to the Avon Venoms years ago and have not felt the need to look further. Don't expect to get 12,000 miles out of them though. Reduced mileage is the price you pay for performance.