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New Tire - Metzeler ME880

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Default New Tire - Metzeler ME880

Put on a new Metzeler ME880 170/60-17 to replace the bald Dunlop 160/70-17.

The new tire feels great. like I'm riding a much sportier, sure-footed bike. I also think it looks better than the Dunlop with a lower looking profile and wider.

The front tire was replaced with a ME880 a couple months ago, so this fresh rubber is nice!

 

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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 06:43 PM
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enjoy your new bike
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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I agree. I found out the same thing when i put the same set up on my bike. plus it doesn't follow the road snakes
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by desertrideryz
I agree. I found out the same thing when i put the same set up on my bike. plus it doesn't follow the road snakes
I have the stock dunlops that came with my 08 FXDC, and was wondering if a different set of tires would cure the road snake thing!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Nothing beat Metzler!
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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My 880's are arriving in a couple of days.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Switched mine out to the 880's and love them.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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Switched to Metzs as well and it was a big improvement over the Dunlops in handling.
 
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Nice, I love my Metzler's.
 
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