what tires for a softail?
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RE: what tires for a softail?
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i cant make my mind between avon venoms and metzler 880s. just wanted to know what ppl thought. thanks
i cant make my mind between avon venoms and metzler 880s. just wanted to know what ppl thought. thanks
no difference in ride quality
found the avon's $30 cheaper/set on ebay than metzlers.
happy with both brands; they are the top 2, IMO
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RE: what tires for a softail?
This may sound lame, but I have had Mezlers on a non-harley and was not impressed in years past and always like the Dunlops.
Now I have the Dunlops on my Harley and like them. Are these notably better than stock Dunlop or are there upgraded Dunlops available?
Not to steal thread, I am curious since I will need tires this year.
Mike
Now I have the Dunlops on my Harley and like them. Are these notably better than stock Dunlop or are there upgraded Dunlops available?
Not to steal thread, I am curious since I will need tires this year.
Mike
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RE: what tires for a softail?
Ihaven't used Metzeler, but I am on my 2nd set of Avons and love em. I gave up a little wear, but for the traction and handling I will give up around 2500 miles vs the OEM Dunlops.
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RE: what tires for a softail?
Metzler ME880's for me as well. To me they have a better grip to the road
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RE: what tires for a softail?
I hate the Dunlops on wet roads. Road a buddies bike with ME 880's and had to have some. The Dunlop back tire lasted me 12,000 miles and I'm not expecting to get that much out of the ME880 but the difference on wet roads is enough for me to switch.
Just put ME880 white walls on my '06 Heritage.
Just put ME880 white walls on my '06 Heritage.
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RE: what tires for a softail?
I've stuck with the Dunlop, Made In USA. But I will say that the low profile 880 on an 18" rear rim looks very sweet.
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