Tire advice please.
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Tire advice please.
I used to hear Metzlers were the hot ticket, then Michelin. I will putting new tubeless tires on my '08 FXDC soon. I also would like to go next size wider front and rear. I would appreciate any advice. Thanks.
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I would say Avon Cobras or Metz 880s if you are looking for a good sticky tire and Mich Commander IIs if you want a good all around traction vs mileage tire. Be aware that Metz run a little closer to true size than the Avons. I swapped from a 180 rear to a 200 and the main reason I went with Avon is because they are just a tiny bit narrower than Metz. I think the actual difference was 4mm but makes a difference when you don't have a lot of clearance between the belt and the side wall. Hope that helps.
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As Spank said, the Metz 200 rear should fit because it is slightly smaller than 200mm (I think around 196mm actual) - if you change out the back tire to a 200, make sure you have a 5.5" width rim (stock I believe is a 5") & that you also throw a matching 150mm tire on the front.
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Yep. I actually haven't seen any 200mm tires that actually measured out to 200. And the Avon Cobra was a little smaller than the Metz. I like the tread on the Metz better but I was worried it might rub. Im glad I went with the Avon because its really close and those few extra mm would have made the belt rub in my case.
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