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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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Rocker owners.... I getting near the life of my back tire on my Rocker C, I had to change the front tire a year ago, when I wipe out and had to do a lot to get it back in shape... I bought the front tire from the place that did most of the repairs, a Dunlop American Elite 100/90/19 BW, maybe not the best option...but a good price for it.

I would like to get your opinion on the best brand for the rear tire, I also think I will keep it 240/40/18 (stock) or maybe 250, I just don't have the $$$ for more mods at this time.

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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 07:55 PM
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Avon & elite III 250 and Metz 260 will all fit on stock wheel and under stock fender no prob. I have tried a Avon and Metz....very close but I think I like the Metz ride better just not a fan of the Metz price
 
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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 08:50 PM
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260 really? I thought I can only go up to 250... 260 will be great!!

Someone told me about the Metz the same thing...but that the bad part is that you don't get as much mileages out of it because it is softer and grips the road better, but I rather have more grip.... than more mileage.

What would be a good price on these tires? Like I said I'm not ready to buy now, but will keep an eye on deals.

What do you have on you bike now? do you have pictures on how the 260 looks like?

What about turns and over all handling? ... I read that the wider the harder to turn.
 

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Old Aug 14, 2015 | 10:33 PM
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I have the Dunlop elite 3 250, no complaints. FYI, it's wider than the Metz 260!
 
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I currently have a Avon 250 but after market wheels.

This is a 240 vs Metz 260


And current wheel with Avon 250
 
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 02:48 AM
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I ‘m running the Metz 260 since 2009
no complaints, I like the looks & performance






Metz 260 vs. Dunlop 240
 
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Old Aug 15, 2015 | 05:07 PM
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thank you for the pictures... i think I will get the Metz 260 when I need it, it look good and suppose to have better grip.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 06:45 AM
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Sorry you mount th 260 on the same wheel ?
 
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Yes. You can mount a 260 on the same wheel
 
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Old Aug 18, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Yes. You can mount a 260 on the same wheel
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