Low Profile Tyres
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From: Thailand
Low Profile Tyres
I am looking at buying low profile tyres for my train, I currently have the 200 rear an 21" front. Has anyone got any ideas or pictures they could share with me and stories on the ride or comfort change??
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Putting a lower profile rear tire on the back of a 2007 or 2008 is a plus. It brings the 6 speed gearing into a more useful range. The 2009 models have resolved the 6 speed gearing problem, so by going to a lower profile tire it will throw the gearing off.
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I have a 2008 Train, I have done a couple post lately on this subject. I went to Radials, 200/50/17 on rear, MH90/21 on front. Going to the lower profile on rear givers the gearing a real nice change where 4th and 5th are just right now for scootin around 45-55 MPH and 6th is now much more useable from 60 MPH up. Personally I feel the Radials really handle much better that the Bias tires. I am hoping the wear is better than the Bias as I was this is my 3rd set of tires in 21000 miles since I bought it new in March 2008. Hopes this helps!!
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decon blue. been kicking the idea of the 200/50/17 metz. like you have. i was wondering about the handling pros/cons. thanks in advance for your time.
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Well I have the 2009 model, so if this is this case I don't think I will bother. Thank you to everyone for the feedback and advice.
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The 2009 models have resolved the 6 speed gearing problem
mabey i missed something.
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I changed the rear to a Metzler 210 but went back to the Dunlop because of low mileage. I get 10,000 on rear Dunlop and 4700 on Metzler. I changed the front to a 120/70 low profile and it handles much better and in fact I can turn effortless. I even scraped the floor board for the first time in 30,000 miles.