So, what is the best Metz for the front for the 07 Fatty, the 130, and steering is better with that?

And the rear Metz a 210 will not rub correct?

Do the Metz's front and rear make the bike handle better than the Dunlops? I am looking at tire options for when the Dunlops need to be replaced.

Thanx

mark

 

I have not tried the 130 but the 120 makes it corner better than the 150 Metzler and the 150 corners better than the front Dunlop. the 210 rear corners better than the 200 Dunlop on wet street but the same on dry. The 210 Metzler will fit just fine on the rear and give you a little better gear as it is smaller in height.

 

Is the 140/80/17 not a radial?it is listed as a marathon ME880 on their website,would the 200/50/17 ME880 not be a better bet as it would give better clearance than the 210,metzeler are just after bringing out the 200 and 140 tires,they're in the latest catalog and the website

http://www.metzelermoto.co.uk/web/ca...catalog/custom

 

the 140/80 - 17 M/C 69H TL is not a radial. 200/50 ZR 18 M/C (76W) TL is. we dont have that one here yet

 

the 140/80 - 17 M/C 69H TL is not a radial. 200/50 ZR 18 M/C (76W) TL is. it is new for 2008 here. but a 200 is even shorter. the oem tire was 200/55 at 26.10, the metzler 210/50 is 25.28. so a 200/50 will be 24.8740.
Width x Aspect Ratio = Section Height
Section Height x 2 = Combined Section Height
Combined Section Height + Wheel Diameter = Tire Diameter

Example: 185/60R14 85H or 185/60HR14

185mm x .60=111mm
111mm x 2=222mm
222mm + 355.6mm(14")= 577.6mm or 22.74"

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...e.jsp?techid=7

http://www.metric-conversions.org/

 

I have to hand it to ya tk353,you no your stuff,the 140/80/17 is a crossply,not a radial as you said,the guy selling them didnt no that,is a crossply not ok on the front only with a radial rear?,what d'ya reckon of the avon cobra 200/55zr17,there dosent seem to be a front to suit,I always liked the venoms,good in the wet?,would i be better going metz 210 or 200 on the back and 130 on the front

 

dont mix them. go with the 210 rear and the 130 or 150 front. the 130 will handle better. the dunlop 200 is fine on the rear unless you drive wet streets all the time or ride like a rice burner.

 

what d'ya reckon about the avon cobra 200/55zr17?

 

never tried avon but if it is soft like metzler it will wear faster than the dunlop. i want to try the new d407 that has hard tread center and soft sides

 

what tire do I get for 18 inch wheels? the front is the problem no 140 tire.

got any pics of the 130 on the front just want to see what it looks like in the fender.

Mark